Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jordon vs Williams
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schaub is looking to clinch but Grizzly is avoiding it.
Grizzly dodges the punch combination from Schaub.
Schaub slips a jab from Grizzly.
Grizzly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt
and Grizzly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schaub thinking. #CL2#
Grizzly clinches up against the cage.
Grizzly tries to circle away but Schaub has him pinned against the cage.
Grizzly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Grizzly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Grizzly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schaub or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grizzly. #T1##BC#
Schaub breaks the clinch.
Grizzly misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Grizzly moves into the clinch successfully.
Grizzly has a couple of punches blocked by Schaub.
Schaub tries for a takedown but Grizzly manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grizzly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaub has been working on his balance at Triple XXX, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grizzly.
Schaub avoiding damage.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub. #BC2#
Grizzly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Schaub drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schaub stops Grizzly from standing up.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Grizzly controlling Schaub's posture. #T2#
Grizzly is looking to stand up but Schaub isn't so interested in that idea.
Schaub throws an elbow that misses. Grizzly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schaub's guard. Nice move by Grizzly!#REVB#
Grizzly is in close to Schaub's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Schaub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grizzly is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grizzly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grizzly cracks Schaub with a solid left hand.
Grizzly wants to get up but he can't break Schaub's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grizzly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Grizzly throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grizzly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grizzly scoring with some ground and pound.
Grizzly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grizzly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grizzly working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schaub is looking for a triangle but Grizzly pushes his legs off easily.
Grizzly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB2#
Grizzly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grizzly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schaub, who protects the arm well.
Grizzly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grizzly trying to control the action but Schaub is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aguta Grizzly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Schaub gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Grizzly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grizzly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Schaub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grizzly's half guard.#ES2#
Grizzly kicks Schaub off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grizzly as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL#
Schaub forces Grizzly back against the cage and clinches.
Grizzly tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grizzly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grizzly throws a head kick but Schaub moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schaub.
Schaub slows the pace down.
Schaub prevents Grizzly from escaping the position.#SUB#
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaub wants to control but Grizzly is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Schaub is trying to get an arm triangle but Grizzly is defending well.
Grizzly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schaub is controlling him well.
Schaub tries to score with some ground and pound. Grizzly controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Schaub is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grizzly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Schaub wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grizzly, who protects the arm well.
Aguta Grizzly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU#
Schaub stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grizzly lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
Grizzly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schaub shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grizzly defends it nicely.
Grizzly looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Schaub gets a takedown into half guard.
Grizzly tries to kick Schaub off but Schaub keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schaub is trying to control the action in half guard but Grizzly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SU#
Schaub decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Schaub misses with a takedown
and Grizzly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grizzly sprawls well. Grizzly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Grizzly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Schaub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grizzly counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Schaub has Grizzly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grizzly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grizzly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aguta Grizzly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Schaub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Grizzly scores with a head kick. Schaub tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grizzly is looking for the big counter here.
Grizzly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schaub. That did some damage!
Schaub is looking to clinch but Grizzly is avoiding it.
Grizzly blocks a leg kick.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grizzly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aguta Grizzly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Schaub rushes Grizzly and presses him up against the cage.
Grizzly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schaub up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grizzly is looking to control Schaub's arms but Schaub gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grizzly has his back to the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grizzly. #BC2#
Grizzly breaks the clinch.
Grizzly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grizzly enables Schaub to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grizzly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grizzly keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schaub seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaub working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grizzly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grizzly scores with a shoulder strike.
Grizzly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grizzly prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizzly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grizzly lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grizzly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grizzly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schaub.
Grizzly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub can't get the takedown.
Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Grizzly misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Grizzly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grizzly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaub somewhat.#T3#
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but Grizzly shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schaub doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Grizzly counters with a series of strikes that sends Schaub to the canvas! Grizzly follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#Schaub is rocked!
Grizzly loads up on a big left hand. Schaub felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Grizzly looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Schaub can't hide his disappointment, as Grizzly celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aguta Grizzly!

Event: SMASH: Schaub vs Kuwabara
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kuwabara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schaub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaub is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schaub is sitting in close to Kuwabara's body. Kuwabara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schaub is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schaub is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuwabara.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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: Kuwabara vs Cash
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Schaub moves into range and clinches up with Jordon.
Jordon tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Jordon back against the cage.
Jordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jordon tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Jordon back against the cage.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Jordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schaub is defending well.
Jordon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Schaub breaks the clinch. #T1#
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaub ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Jordon's guard.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Schaub stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jordon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Schaub manages to get his head free but now Jordon has transitioned to an armbar! Schaub grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jordon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Jordan
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by The Cash.
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Schaub's shoulder, as Schaub tries to avoid the shot.
The Cash misses with a straight left.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Cash manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Schaub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Cash's half guard.#ES2#
The Cash kicks Schaub off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Schaub has closed the distance and engaged The Cash in a clinch.
Schaub prevents The Cash from breaking the clinch.
Schaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Cash is pressed up against the cage. Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Cash down to the mat. The Cash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Cash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schaub looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Cash leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like The Cash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schaub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Cash misses with a two punch combination.
The Cash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Schaub looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Cash!
The Cash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The Cash 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.
Schaub is looking to take a break and control but The Cash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Cash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Cash is pushing Schaub's head away, looking to escape. Schaub manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##SUB#
Schaub wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Cash, who protects the arm well.
The Cash is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schaub is controlling him well.#SU#
Schaub decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schaub is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from The Cash misses.
Schaub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Cash counters with a left and a right that stings Schaub.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Schaub drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The Cash pushes Schaub off and gets back to his feet.
Schaub tries to clinch
and The Cash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
The Cash tries to sprawl but Schaub drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but The Cash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but The Cash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##ES2#
The Cash kicks off Schaub and gets to his feet.
The Cash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schaub.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Schaub's head but Schaub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Cash looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.
Schaub fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Schaub clinches up against the cage.
The Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Schaub has clasped his hands together around The Cash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Cash keeps working.
Schaub throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Schaub staying calm.
The Cash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SUB#
Schaub tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaub has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaub wants to control but The Cash is keeping him busy. #SU#
Schaub decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Cash to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schaub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaub.
Schaub tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaub somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Cash! But no joy.
The Cash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schaub goes for a double leg but The Cash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Cash continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki The Cash dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Schaub takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from The Cash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schaub fails to land the takedown.
The Cash stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like The Cash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Cash swings for the body but Schaub moves out of range.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt
and The Cash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schaub tried to score with a low kick but The Cash checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Cash throws a head kick that Schaub semi-blocks.
The Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from The Cash as Schaub shoots in.
The Cash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schaub.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Schaub has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Cash! But no joy.
The Cash throws a hook but Schaub blocks it.
The Cash cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.
The Cash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schaub circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Schaub closes the distance and clinches.
Schaub is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Cash gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Cash throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Cash. #BC2#
The Cash breaks from the clinch.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Cash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jyrki The Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown but The Cash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schaub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2#
The Cash lands a big head kick that sends Schaub tumbling to the mat! The Cash takes a step backwards and waves Schaub back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch but The Cash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A jab from The Cash misses.
Schaub tries for a takedown but The Cash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Cash lands an overhand right.
The Cash drops Schaub with a huge uppercut! Schaub drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. The Cash is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki The Cash!
Jyrki The Cash 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: SMASH: Gallagher vs Niska (NC)
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Morgan shoots in but no luck this time.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Schaub takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schaub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.#TD#
Schaub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schaub lands in his opponent's guard.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaub is one step ahead there.
Morgan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaub tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Schaub stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Schaub goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morgan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schaub's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! #T1#
Morgan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morgan trying to control but Schaub is working from the bottom.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaub is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schaub has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage. #SUB#
Schaub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morgan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Schaub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Morgan looking to improve position, pressing down on Schaub's thigh with his hand. Schaub seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Morgan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Morgan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Schaub picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryan Schaub!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryan Schaub waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Schaub clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Schaub is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuwabara can't fight it off and eventually Schaub manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuwabara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuwabara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Schaub's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaub works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuwabara 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.
Schaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schaub postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuwabara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schaub, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaub is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaub has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Schaub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaub trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuwabara's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schaub uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaub is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuwabara sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Schaub takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily.
Schaub is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schaub is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Schaub looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Schaub eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Schaub is tapping! Great win for Kuwabara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kazuma Kuwabara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC Tokyo
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1##CL#
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Power tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Schaub is blocking nicely.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Power is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schaub closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Schaub pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Power.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Power thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schaub if he has to take too many more of those.
Schaub takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schaub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schaub's hands.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schaub.
Power lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schaub will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Power throws a series of punches but Schaub avoids them all with ease.
Schaub on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Schaub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Schaub ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Schaub with that takedown attempt.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power throws a series of punches but Schaub avoids them all with ease.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Schaub. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Schaub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Power lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schaub.
Power throws a fast counter high kick but Schaub manages to duck under it in time.
Power has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schaub is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Schaub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schaub showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Power has one foot on Schaub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Schaub moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power lands a head kick. Schaub smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick there by Power.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Schaub shoots in.
A big left from Power misses.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Schaub.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Schaub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Schaub ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Power releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range.
Power bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schaub's head backwards.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schaub will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schaub has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schaub and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Power.
Crunch! Power slams his shin into Schaub's torso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaub.
Schaub shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Schaub's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schaub misses with a takedown
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Schaub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Schaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schaub has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power punishes Schaub's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Schaub's head back.
Schaub loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a head kick that Schaub semi-blocks.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Schaub closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Schaub shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Power is trying to defend but Schaub finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Power is trying to stand back up but Schaub is controlling him
Schaub trying to pass the guard but Power defending well. #ES2#
Power pushes Schaub off and gets back to his feet.
Power leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Power misses #TD#
and Schaub counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geordie Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schaub has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Power.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Schaub is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.#T2##BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power thuds his right hand into Schaub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power lands an overhand right.
Schaub takes one on the button.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Power manages to circle out of the way.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryan Schaub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Schaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Schaub avoids the body shot from Power.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power lands a jab to Schaub's midsection.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schaub's calf.#T4#
Schaub gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Schaub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaub somewhat.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range.
Schaub with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Schaub is looking to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch.
A jab from Power misses.
A good leg kick by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaub moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schaub.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Schaub takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power works over Schaub's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Schaub closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working. #SUB#
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Power explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schaub looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schaub changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Schaub instigates a clinch.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Power.
Power working aggressively here.
Power digs a right hand into Schaub's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaub's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Schaub avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Schaub is blocking nicely.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Power.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power digs a right hand underneath Schaub's ribcage. Schaub let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power lands a left hand.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Power. #TD#
Schaub gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub moves nicely into side control.
Schaub wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schaub is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Schaub stands up and beckons Power to his feet. #T3#
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power lands a jab.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Schaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Schaub fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaub moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Schaub shoots in.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Schaub bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Power connects with a body shot.#T4#
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Power connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a hook to the side of Schaub's head but Schaub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schaub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schaub walks into a left hand. #CL#
Schaub moves into the clinch.
Geordie Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schaub blocks it with crossed arms.
Schaub misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Schaub.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power!
Geordie Power was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 690.5
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Schaub scores with a nice head shot.
Schaub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan looks for the body kick but Schaub saw that one coming.
Stefan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stefan lands with a good body shot.
Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Stefan swats away the attempt to clinch by Schaub.
Stefan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefan counters with a stiff right hand.
Schaub closes the distance and clinches up with Stefan, looking for a takedown. Schaub pushes Stefan against the ropes but Stefan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schaub looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stefan misses.
Stefan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefan duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaub tries to clinch there but Stefan circles away.
Schaub moves out of range of the body kick from Stefan. #TD#
Schaub closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stefan quickly recovers to half guard.
Stefan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schaub.
Schaub is looking to advance position but Stefan won't allow it. #T1#
Schaub trying to control the action but Stefan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaub seems to be working for a kimura but Stefan defends the submission attempt.
Stefan is staying active underneath Schaub, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stefan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stefan wants to get back to his feet.
Schaub content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schaub trying to control the action but Stefan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but Stefan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaub to get the leverage.
Schaub looks to land a strike but Stefan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schaub trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaub trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schaub wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stefan pushes Schaub away with a front kick.
Schaub looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schaub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefan scores with a nice strike.
Schaub throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Stefan lands a left and a right that send Schaub crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Schaub is rocked!#TD#
Schaub scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oh Schaub is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Stefan is looking to escape.
Stefan is looking for a sweep. Schaub is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaub seems to have got his legs back now.
Schaub wants to pass to mount but Stefan is defending the position.
Schaub seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stefan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaub is really struggling to control Stefan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schaub lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefan sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Stefan is concentrating on defense, preventing Schaub from advancing position.
Stefan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schaub is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stefan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stefan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Schaub struggling a bit here.
Schaub is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood & Sand that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Schaub being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan dominated that round.
That's time! Schaub's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schaub fails to land the takedown.
Schaub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Schaub instigates a clinch.
Stefan is trying to break free.
Stefan tries to break free but Schaub pushes him back against the ropes.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stefan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. 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.
Schaub letting Stefan take a breather here.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stefan prevents it.
Stefan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Schaub is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stefan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stefan is trying to break the clinch but Schaub has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schaub keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefan's efforts to push away.
Schaub lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stefan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stefan is trying to break free.
Schaub goes for a takedown attempt but Stefan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
A combination from Schaub does no damage.
Stefan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stefan.
Stefan tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Stefan tenderised Schaub's leg. Schaub is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Stefan. That snapped Schaub's head back.
Schaub closes the distance and clinches up with Stefan, looking for a takedown. Schaub pushes Stefan against the ropes but Stefan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stefan.
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Stefan tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stefan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Stefan tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stefan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaub moves out of range of the body kick.
Schaub half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##TD#
Schaub throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stefan was covering up waiting for the punch and Schaub finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Stefan wants to get back to his feet but Schaub is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schaub wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schaub looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stefan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stefan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefan wants it to stay on the feet.
Schaub dives in and grabs Stefan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stefan pushes down on Schaub's head and hops out.
Schaub just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefan throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
Stefan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stefan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stefan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schaub circles away quickly and effectively.
Stefan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stefan throws an overhand right that lands on Schaub's shoulder, as Schaub tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Stefan does no damage.
Schaub looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefan is fending him off so far but Schaub persists. Nope, Stefan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Stefan. Those never looked like landing.
Schaub feinted with a counter takedown.
Schaub tries to clinch up.
Stefan walks into a stiff left hand from Schaub.
Stefan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schaub half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schaub ducks under a wild hook from Stefan.#T1##TD#
Stefan tries to sprawl but Schaub drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Schaub seems to be working for a kimura but Stefan defends the submission attempt.
Bryan Schaub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schaub looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schaub is trying to control the action in half guard but Stefan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but Stefan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaub to get the leverage. #SUB#
Schaub is working for a kimura here but Stefan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Schaub's guard. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stefan defends well.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Stefan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaub is keeping the position for now.
Schaub keeping moving, preventing Stefan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Schaub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schaub tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Stefan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stefan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schaub's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stefan passes into side control.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Schaub is being controlled here.
Stefan wants to stand but Schaub is controlling his arm.
Schaub trying to remain calm as Stefan controls from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stefan prevents Schaub from escaping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schaub moves away from the strike by Stefan.
Hector Stefan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefan lands with a hook. Schaub tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Stefan does it's job there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 119 Falcone v Paa
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Schaub doesn't manage to clinch there - Salmi circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salmi after a bit of a struggle.
Salmi lands a body punch.
Salmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Salmi lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Schaub has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salmi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salmi stops a takedown attempt from Schaub.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salmi is trying to break free.#BC2#
Salmi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schaub is looking to clinch but Salmi is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schaub moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Salmi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schaub tests Salmi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schaub wants to clinch but Salmi slips to the side
and Salmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salmi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Schaub drops Salmi with a beautiful combination! Salmi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schaub is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Eerikki Salmi has been cut.#T1#
Schaub looks to clinch
letting Salmi counter with a right hand.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salmi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schaub connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Salmi is rocked!
Salmi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salmi is still on wobbly legs! Can Schaub finish him?
Salmi looks winded!#CL#
Schaub closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Schaub scrambles and takes Salmi's back. He's looking to land a suplex. Oh, he's managed it! Salmi bangs his head on the mat and seems dazed! The ref takes a look and decides to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bryan Schaub!
Bryan Schaub really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 111 Jones v Bizihwaelle
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Schaub catches Doji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Schaub cracks Doji with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schaub moves to clinch but Doji breaks away
and Doji counters with a straight right hand.
Doji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schaub manages to avoid it.#CL#
Schaub moves into the clinch.
Doji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schaub throws a punch but it's blocked by Doji.
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but Doji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Doji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doji scores with a nice strike.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
Doji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schaub's elbow.
Doji gets through Schaub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Schaub turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schaub manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Doji throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Doji moves forwards but Schaub connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doji lands a body shot. #T1#
Doji looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doji misses with a straight right.
Schaub looks to land a left hand but Doji moved out of range nicely.
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doji.
Doji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schaub tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doji misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Schaub counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doji!
Doji is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Schaub is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doji wants to get back to his feet.
Doji manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Doji kicks off Schaub and gets to his feet. #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!
Doji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schaub doesn't manage to clinch there - Doji circles away.
Schaub throws a jab when Doji was well out of range.
Doji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaub.
Doji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doji manages to circle out of the way.
Schaub misses with a shot to the body
and Doji counters with a straight right hand.
Schaub blocks a jab.
Doji misses with a body kick.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doji moves away.
Doji has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Schaub connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
Schaub feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Doji sprawling to the canvas! Doji rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schaub finish him?! #ROC#
Doji is rocked!#CL#
Schaub closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doji is still on wobbly legs! Can Schaub finish him?
Doji throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doji after a bit of a struggle.
Doji seems to have recovered his senses.
Doji is trying to break free.
Schaub can't find room to land a body shot as Doji controls the action. #T3#
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doji is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doji gets underhooks to prevent Schaub's takedown attempt.
Schaub goes for a takedown attempt but Doji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Schaub instigates a clinch.
Schaub wants a takedown but no success here.
Doji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaub is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schaub has him pressed against the cage.
Doji displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schaub up against the cage.
Doji stops a takedown attempt from Schaub.
Schaub is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doji prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Doji. #T4#
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doji avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Doji.
Schaub looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schaub is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schaub is trying to drag Doji to the mat but Doji just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Doji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Schaub catches Doji right on the button with a cross.
Schaub darts in trying to clinch
and Doji counters with a right hand to the body.
Doji lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaub tries to bum rush Doji with a series of wild strikes but Doji uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doji misses with a looping right.
Schaub tries to clinch but Doji moves away
and Doji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Schaub lands a big right hand that sends Doji crashing to the mat! Schaub stays standing though and waves Doji back to his feet!
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 Bryan Schaub will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hotaru Doji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Doji loads up on a big right hand but Schaub slips the punch.
Schaub closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Doji out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Schaub!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryan Schaub waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.
Hotaru Doji was interviewed post fight and said 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.

Event: RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Schaub closes the distance looking to clinch
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schaub throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James 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.
Schaub keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schaub is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaub was well out of range. Poor timing from James.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Schaub wants the takedown. James is fighting it off but Schaub persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into James's guard.
Schaub wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #ES#
James pushes Schaub off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
James lands a body shot.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaub doesn't seem bothered though.
James scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Schaub clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Schaub has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Schaub manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
James has one foot on Schaub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Schaub slips a jab from James.#CL2#
Schaub forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Schaub dodges an elbow strike from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Schaub has him pressed against the cage.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Schaub has James pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schaub pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending James tumbling to the mat - Schaub dives into James's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Schaub gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
James looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.
Schaub tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schaub wants to clinch
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaub takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schaub tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Schaub lands a jab to James's midsection.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Schaub drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James is trying to break free.
James is trying to break the clinch but Schaub is controlling him.#TD2#
Schaub gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard. #SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaub is controlling him.
Schaub tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaub throws a big elbow that misses.
Schaub won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub slips nicely into half guard.
James is trying to stand.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James pushes Schaub off looking to stand but Schaub dives back in and keeps control. #T4##SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well. #SUB2#
Schaub is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
Schaub stops James from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Schaub stands up and beckons James to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Schaub instigates a clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaub has double underhooks.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub wants a takedown.
James is trying to break free.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Schaub.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Liam James will probably get the nod.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schaub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James throws a hook but Schaub avoids it easily.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Schaub dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James scores with a jab.
A left lands for James.
Schaub fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schaub connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Schaub connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liam James is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Schaub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Schaub is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schaub is looking to take this one to the mat.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schaub is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schaub working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bryan Schaub seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James is trying to force a seperation but Schaub has the dominant position.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schaub has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Schaub's head. #CL2#
Schaub instigates a clinch. #BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Schaub. Those never looked like landing.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Schaub clinches.
Schaub wants a takedown.
James looking to stall.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.#T3#
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Schaub lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Schaub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Schaub closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James is trying to push Schaub away but Schaub has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schaub keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schaub has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James blocking some punches. #TD2#
Schaub turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Schaub stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaub takes one to the side of the head.
James feints a jab promting Schaub to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schaub slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schaub throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schaub lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James sizes up Schaub with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schaub throws out the jab.
Schaub throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Schaub gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James wants to break free but Schaub has control.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaub won't allow it.
James is trying to break the clinch but Schaub is controlling him.
Schaub looking for a takedown.
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 Liam James will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Schaub tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schaub has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schaub goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James swinging wildly here.
Schaub with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James cracks Schaub with an open hand slap.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schaub's head backwards.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Schaub moves to clinch but James breaks away
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schaub avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James scores with a nice right hand.
Schaub lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Schaub should have avoided that one.
Schaub looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schaub tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Schaub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James with a nice cross.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaub has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liam James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Schaub works James's body with a nice hook.
Schaub doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Schaub throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Schaub takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from James.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Schaub's head.
James misses with a straight left.
Schaub changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
James 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 Schaub.
Schaub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
James thuds his right hand into Schaub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.#T3#
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaub tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schaub is looking to clinch.
James is looking to counter punch.
Schaub takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schaub throws a predictable looking body shot
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaub was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
A swing and a miss from James.#CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Schaub has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schaub has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
James connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schaub under the eye.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from James.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub's corner calls for a 1-2. Schaub obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schaub takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James misses with a straight right.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schaub misses with a right hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Schaub drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Schaub is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to force a seperation but Schaub has the dominant position.
James is trying to force a seperation but Schaub has the dominant position.
Schaub swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liam James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schaub misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 95 LHW v James
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Schaub is trying to drag Silva Jr to the mat but Silva Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaub is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr is pressed up against the cage. Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva Jr down to the mat. Silva Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schaub tries to clinch up
and Silva Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub wants to clinch up but Silva Jr keeps it at a distance.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Schaub closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr lands a left hand.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva Jr is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Silva Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Silva Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage. #T1#
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva Jr lands a jab.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Silva Jr.
The fighters circling - Schaub throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schaub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schaub misses with a looping right.#CL#
Schaub has managed to clinch.
Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Schaub's ribcage. Schaub let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Schaub tries for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to get underhooks.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Schaub is working for takedown but Silva Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Schaub has clasped his hands together around Silva Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to control Schaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schaub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schaub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaub defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schaub is aware though and is defending well.
Schaub wants to stand but Silva Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaub stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Schaub postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Silva Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Schaub is looking to clinch but Silva Jr is avoiding it.
Silva Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Schaub's head.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva Jr! But no joy.
Silva Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schaub looks to clinch
and Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.#CL2#
Silva Jr clinches with his opponent.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Silva Jr on the inside. #TD#
Schaub has hold of one of Silva Jr's legs. Silva Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Schaub gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schaub defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Schaub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Schaub wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva Jr's guard. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schaub is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva Jr is just riding it out for now. Schaub eventually gives up the hold.
Schaub wants to stand but Silva Jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily.
Schaub tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva Jr. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Schaub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura here.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva Jr defends it well.
Schaub is thwarting Silva Jr's attempts to control the position.
Bryan Schaub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to control Schaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Schaub trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Schaub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schaub got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schaub has managed to get both his arms back between Silva Jr's legs - danger averted.
Schaub trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Silva Jr looking to control.
Silva Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
Schaub trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Schaub pushes his legs off easily.
Schaub trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schaub trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rich Silva Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Silva Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Schaub coming out on top.
Schaub wants to clinch.
Silva Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Schaub connects with a body shot.
Schaub tries to clinch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schaub with a body shot.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schaub throws a body punch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva Jr swings for the body but Schaub moves out of range.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.#T1#
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub wants to clinch up but Silva Jr keeps it at a distance.
Schaub looks to land a left hand but Silva Jr moved out of range nicely.
Schaub is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silva Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schaub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Silva Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Silva Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Silva Jr tests Schaub's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Schaub is rocked!
Schaub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva Jr.#T2##KD2#
Silva Jr drops Schaub with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Schaub looks back up at him and smiles so Silva Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Schaub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub tries to clinch but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schaub doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva Jr circles away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silva Jr! Schaub is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFF 79: Trump vs. Schaub
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Trump works Schaub's body with a nice hook.
Schaub misses with a wild combination.
Trump lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Schaub pushes Trump up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schaub.
Trump working aggressively here. #TD2#
Schaub lands a takedown into guard.
Schaub trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaub won't allow Trump to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Trump knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaub on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1#
Trump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schaub trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaub pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trump is trying to stand.
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.#ES#
Trump manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good exchange - Trump coming out on top.
Trump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Schaub closes the distance and clinches.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Schaub goes for a takedown attempt but Trump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Trump jabs Schaub right on the nose. Schaub blinks but takes it well.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
A left lands for Trump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Schaub clinches. #T2#
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trump avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trump fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schaub wants to clinch up but Trump keeps it at a distance.
Schaub just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump scores with a jab. Schaub acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Schaub gets tackled into the ropes by Trump. Trump maintains the clinch.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trump prevents it.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Schaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trump misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump digs a right hand into Schaub's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaub's gas tank.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trump fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Trump misses with some punches.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trump after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Schaub tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trump is defending well.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Trump lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Trump.
Schaub looks winded!#TD2#
Schaub wants the takedown. Trump is fighting it off but Schaub persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trump's guard against the ropes.
Schaub stops Trump from standing up.
Trump trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Schaub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schaub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Schaub stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Schaub moves into the clinch.#T5#
Trump tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub tries for a takedown but Trump manages to get underhooks.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trump fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trump scores with a punch to the head.
Trump connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schaub tries to clinch up.
Schaub tries to clinch but Trump is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Trump.#CL#
Trump rushes Schaub and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schaub can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schaub.
Schaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trump avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trump is defending well.#T6#
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Trump.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schaub swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trump seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schaub can turn it around.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub tries to score a body lock takedown but Trump shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schaub.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Trump. #T7#
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Trump.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump lands a left hand.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Schaub lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Schaub is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Schaub tries for a takedown but Trump manages to get underhooks.
Trump lands with a light punch inside. #T8#
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Schaub misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
Trump works on Schaub's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump lands with a right to the head.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Schaub takes a shot to the head.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Schaub tries for a takedown but Trump manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Trump.
Trump lands a left hand.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T9#
Schaub tries to score a body lock takedown but Trump shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Schaub.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaub is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Trump gets through Schaub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Trump.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trump punishes Schaub's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Schaub clinches up against the ropes.
Schaub is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump prevents the takedown attempt.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schaub is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Trump gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Trump.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Schaub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trump lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schaub blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump gets underhooks to prevent Schaub's takedown attempt.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trump gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Trump. #T2#
Schaub tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trump gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schaub takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Trump.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schaub can do to turn this around?
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards. #ROC#
Schaub is rocked!
Trump working aggressively here.
Schaub is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaub seems to have recovered his senses.
Schaub tries for a takedown but Trump manages to get underhooks.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump pushes Schaub back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schaub.
Schaub tries to score a body lock takedown but Trump shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trump lands a body shot.
Schaub blocking some punches. #T3#
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Schaub takes a shot to the head.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Schaub.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with some punches.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trump is defending well.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Schaub's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schaub's elbow.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trump prevents it.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
A body shot lands from Trump. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trump after a bit of a struggle.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Schaub.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Schaub.
Trump digs a right hand into Schaub's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaub's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump lands with a light punch inside. #T5#
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schaub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Schaub.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
Trump tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump pushes Schaub back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump pushes Schaub back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trump fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donald Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range.
Trump connects with a body shot.
Trump tests Schaub's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaub closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump drops Schaub with a straight right hand, right on the button! Trump follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Donald Trump was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Schaub throws a nice looking combination but Gaston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaub looks to land a right hand but Gaston moved out of range.
Gaston half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Schaub has closed the distance and engaged Gaston in a clinch. #TD2#
Schaub has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gaston regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Gaston working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily.
Schaub wants to stand but Gaston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaston is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaston is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Schaub slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gaston gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaston looking for submissions off his back.
Gaston's coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Schaub passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Schaub with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gaston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Schaub is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Schaub looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Gaston wants to control but Schaub is having none of it.#SU2#
Schaub stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Schaub forces Gaston back against the ropes and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaston swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Schaub tightens his grip and picks Gaston up, before dumping him to the ground. Gaston manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Schaub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gaston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaston is retaining full guard.
Gaston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaub slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Schaub is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schaub seems to be working for a kimura but Gaston defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaston keeps working. #SUB2#
Schaub is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaston gets full guard.
Gaston looking to control. #SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Gaston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaston manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Gaston's guard.
Schaub wanted to stand there but Gaston had control of the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gaston working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily.
Schaub wants to control from the top but Gaston keeps moving.
Schaub trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaston's guard.
Schaub passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaston moves into full guard.
Gaston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB2#
Schaub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gaston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaston working a defensive guard here.
Schaub trying to control but Gaston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaston pulls Schaub in close to his closed guard and prevents Schaub from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaub wants to get up but he can't break Gaston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gaston has his foot on Schaub's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaub works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schaub has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gaston is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gaston working for a triangle but Schaub defends it easily.
Schaub wanted to stand there but Gaston had control of the position.
Gaston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schaub throws a right hand that misses
and Gaston counters with a low kick, right behind Schaub 's knee.
Schaub throws an overhand right that lands on Gaston's shoulder, as Gaston tries to avoid the shot. #T7#
Schaub looks to clinch
and Gaston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schaub throws a body punch but Gaston moves out of range.
Schaub falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Gaston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schaub is looking for a sweep. Gaston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaston wants to take a breather but Schaub is having none of it.
Gaston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaub is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T8##SUB#
Gaston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schaub tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Schaub gets a clinch. #TD2#
Schaub gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaston is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Schaub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaston wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gaston trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaston wants to control but Schaub is keeping busy.
Schaub tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gaston controls his leg. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaston is looking to control Schaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaston avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gaston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schaub is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaston is just riding it out for now. Schaub eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Schaub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
A left lands for Schaub.
Gaston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schaub. That did some damage!
Schaub takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaston throws the left hand but Schaub avoids the punch easily.
Gaston sets himself, and Schaub steps forward looking for the clinch! Gaston avoids it this time.
Gaston throws a chopping leg kick but Schaub manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaston. Gaston obviously looking to wear him down.
Schaub misses with the combination.
Gaston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schaub just manages to avoid it.
Gaston throws a low kick, looking for Schaub's leg but Schaub calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Schaub throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryan Schaub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub is looking to clinch but Gaston is avoiding it.
Gaston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schaub wants to clinch.
Schaub has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schaub swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Schaub clinches.
Gaston throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Schaub gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schaub is thwarting Gaston's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaston keeps working.
Gaston gets full guard.#SUB#
Gaston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaub defends it easily.
Gaston is trying to keep Schaub in close.
Schaub pushes down on Gaston's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but Gaston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaub to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gaston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Schaub seems to be working for a kimura but Gaston defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura here.
Schaub is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaston tries to get to full guard but Schaub has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schaub. #SUB2#
Schaub looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gaston looking for submissions off his back.
Gaston trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Schaub is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Gaston is defending against the submission attempts here by Schaub. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T5##SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but Gaston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaub to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Gaston looking for submissions off his back.
Gaston is pressing down on Schaub's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaston is trying to keep Schaub in close. #SUB#
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schaub stands and throws Gaston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gaston regains half guard.
Gaston tries to roll over but Schaub keeps him under control.
Gaston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schaub's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schaub's back!
Gaston cracks Schaub with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Schaub from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gaston is looking to control Schaub but Schaub is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7##SUB#
Gaston has got his arm under Schaub's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Schaub has spun round into Gaston's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaston's guard. #SUB#
Gaston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schaub is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaston is just riding it out for now. Schaub eventually gives up the hold.
Schaub is pressing down on Gaston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaston is holding on for now. #T8#
Gaston wants to control but Schaub is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryan Schaub has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaston sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaston is looking to control Schaub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaston avoid being mounted?
Bryan Schaub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schaub trying to control the pace.
Gaston trying to control but Schaub postures up. #T9#
Schaub stalling.
Gaston controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Gaston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schaub controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roy Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaub scores with a punch to the head.
Schaub fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Schaub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schaub 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!

Bryan Schaub wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Bryan Schaub made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vegan Gains and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Roy Gaston was interviewed post fight and said 'Better watch yo back homie!'.

Event: BFF 75: El Toro Jr. vs. Trump
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Grayce avoids the body shot from Schaub.
Schaub misses the jab.
Schaub slips under a jab from Grayce .#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schaub enables Grayce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schaub manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schaub looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaub, not yet.
Grayce is pushing down on Schaub's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaub is fighting to maintain full guard but Grayce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaub is positioning himself well to prevent Grayce advancing to mount.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but Schaub is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grayce wants to work for an arm triangle but Schaub is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grayce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaub knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Schaub is trying to get back to full guard.
Grayce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schaub's head.
Grayce thows a huge punch but Schaub dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Schaub is defending against the submission attempts here by Grayce .
Schaub trying to control but Grayce postures up.
Grayce throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schaub to regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grayce trying to control but Schaub is working from the bottom.
Grayce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but Schaub is keeping the position.
Grayce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grayce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grayce tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaub is retaining full guard.
Schaub not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Schaub throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Grayce misses with a straight left.
Grayce slips under a jab.
Grayce misses with a straight left.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grayce manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Grayce with that takedown attempt.
As Grayce tries to get set, Schaub tries to push him back and clinch up but Grayce manages to avoid the attempt.
Grayce shoots for a takedown but Schaub saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grayce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schaub's waist but Schaub gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grayce off to one side.
Grayce has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schaub is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bryan Schaub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Early Grayce .
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayce .
Early Grayce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws a jab when Grayce was well out of range.
Schaub looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schaub misses with a body shot. #T4#
Schaub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schaub fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grayce slips a jab from Schaub.
Grayce throws a hook but Schaub avoids it easily.
Grayce throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Grayce throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub scores with a shot to the body.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Grayce coming out on top.
Grayce looks for a takedown but Schaub sprawls well.#T5#
Grayce throws an overhand right that lands on Schaub's shoulder, as Schaub tries to avoid the shot.
Schaub wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grayce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Schaub.#TD2#
Grayce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grayce working the ground and pound.
Schaub is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Grayce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grayce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grayce in side control, throwing shots but Schaub defends. #SUB2#
Grayce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Schaub's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Grayce wants to control but Schaub is keeping him busy.
Schaub can't do much from the bottom here.
Grayce throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grayce tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schaub regains half guard, as Grayce was trying to land strikes. #T7#
Grayce trying to control the action but Schaub is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but Schaub is defending well.
Grayce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schaub is trying to maintain the position but Grayce is very close to passing his half guard.
Grayce trying to pass the guard but Schaub defending well. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grayce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schaub is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schaub throws a jab when Grayce was well out of range.
Grayce shoots in for a takedown but Schaub shows good takedown defense.
Grayce has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Schaub counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Schaub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Grayce misses.
Schaub throws a jab when Grayce was well out of range.
Grayce misses with a left hand #CL#
and Schaub holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grayce throws an elbow but it misses. #T9#
Grayce wants a takedown. #TD2#
Grayce turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grayce manages to end up in side control.
Grayce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schaub sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Grayce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaub is holding Grayce down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Grayce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Early Grayce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Schaub thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaub.
Grayce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayce is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grayce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaub is looking to counter the offense by Grayce and move into the clinch.
Schaub moves out of range as Grayce strikes.
Schaub bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayce throws out a loose jab but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Grayce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayce changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayce moves away.
Grayce slips under a jab.
Grayce throws a big shot that misses.
Grayce scores with a jab. Schaub acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schaub tries to counter by clinching up but Grayce breaks away and moves out of range.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schaub lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
Schaub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Grayce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grayce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schaub!
Schaub tries to lock up and control but Grayce gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grayce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaub is looking to escape.
Grayce looking to finish Schaub with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schaub!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayce thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grayce is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schaub has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schaub!
Grayce controls Schaub momentarily but Schaub frees himself.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grayce is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Grayce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Grayce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grayce can't keep his opponent in guard - Schaub advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grayce gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Grayce has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Grayce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaub defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schaub wants to get up but he can't break Grayce 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grayce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grayce keeping full guard, as Schaub tries to pass.
Grayce wants to control but Schaub passes easily into half guard.
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.
Grayce manages to get to full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Grayce working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schaub has passed into half guard!
Grayce moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaub wants to stand but Grayce is controlling his posture from full guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Grayce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schaub preventing the sweep.
Schaub tries to stand but Grayce is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grayce looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grayce shoots in and drives through. Schaub sprawls well.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Schaub waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayce .
Grayce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryan Schaub is winning the standup battle so far.
Grayce shoots in for a takedown but Schaub shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Schaub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Early Grayce .
Grayce is breathing heavily.
Grayce misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Schaub.
Schaub looks to land a left hand but Grayce moved out of range nicely.
Bryan Schaub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub needs to keep his hands up - Grayce had a free shot at his head there.
Grayce throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Schaub counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Schaub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grayce throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayce misses with a takedown #CL#
and Schaub holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T8#
Schaub throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grayce s head.
A right hook to the body lands for Schaub.
Grayce looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayce throws an elbow that misses.
Schaub is trying to stall.
Schaub lands a shot to the body.
Schaub doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grayce blocks a body shot from Schaub.
Schaub tries to throw a body punch but Grayce avoids it by throwing Schaub back against the ropes.
Schaub scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schaub tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaub fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayce trying to land knees to the body. #T9#
Schaub lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schaub blocks an elbow strike from Grayce .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaub.
Grayce is looking for a takedown.
Schaub is trying to stall.
Grayce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schaub.
Grayce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schaub fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grayce throws out a loose jab but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub slips a jab from Grayce .
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grayce manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Grayce does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grayce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schaub just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Schaub showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!

Bryan Schaub wins by majority decision!

Event: BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1##CL#
Schaub clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Schaub fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaub.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Schaub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schaub.
Schaub tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaub falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer moves out of range as Schaub strikes.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schaub throws a nice looking combination but Mfer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mfer misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Schaub lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Schaub uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.#CL#
Schaub instigates a clinch.
Mfer presses Schaub against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Schaub swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mfer - that will leave a mark!
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Schaub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Schaub closes the distance and pushes Mfer back into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schaub scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schaub struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands. #BC2#
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaub misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a left and a right that stings Schaub.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub lands a jab to Mfer's midsection.#T2#
Schaub lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Schaub has Mfer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schaub lands a left hand.
Schaub working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schaub's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Schaub has managed to clinch.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schaub pushes Mfer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Schaub moves out of range of the body kick.
Schaub seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schaub takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schaub looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Schaub checks a leg kick.
Mfer throws the left hand but Schaub avoids the punch easily.
As Mfer tries to get set, Schaub tries to push him back and clinch up but Mfer manages to avoid the attempt.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Schaub rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schaub misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Schaub throws a head punch that misses.
Schaub swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Schaub - that landed with a thud.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schaub lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaub lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schaub tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaub throws a lazy uppercut
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Mfer gets tackled into the ropes by Schaub. Schaub maintains the clinch. #T5#
Schaub takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaub lunges at Mfer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mfer's hand. #CL#
Schaub has managed to clinch.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer has had enough of the clinch but Schaub keeps him there for the moment.
Schaub lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Schaub gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schaub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Schaub misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Mfer manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Schaub gets a clinch. #T6#
Mfer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Schaub working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer trying to control the position but instead, Schaub has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mfer into the ropes.#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schaub has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Schaub's head.
Good exchange - Schaub coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schaub darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schaub throws out the jab.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Schaub is wise to it.
Schaub misses with a body shot.
Schaub tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Schaub wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
Schaub misses the shot to the body. #T7#
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schaub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schaub throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schaub misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mfer counter with a right hand. #CL#
Schaub takes the fight into the clinch.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Schaub.
Schaub misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Schaub tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Schaub. #T8#
Schaub takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Schaub.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Schaub misses with a left hand
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Schaub blocks the low kick.
Schaub wants to clinch.
Schaub digs a good body shot into Mfer's ribs.#T9#
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Schaub moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off.
Schaub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schaub's head.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Schaub.
Schaub tries to clinch up
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
A left and a right from Schaub both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schaub wants to clinch.#CL#
Schaub gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
Schaub can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Schaub has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schaub.
Mfer misses with a body punch. #T1#
Schaub working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
A short right from Schaub on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Schaub as the two fighters clinch.
Schaub blocks an uppercut.
Schaub throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Schaub has him pressed against the ropes.
Schaub blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Schaub misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaub lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
A short right from Schaub.
Schaub tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Schaub back against the ropes.
Schaub lands a body punch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Schaub.
Schaub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub lands a body shot. #BC#
Schaub breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Schaub drops Mfer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mfer looks back up at him and smiles so Schaub waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Schaub is looking to clinch. #CL#
Schaub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schaub misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Schaub.
Schaub throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
A right hand to the body from Schaub.
Schaub lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
Schaub gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Schaub on the inside.
Schaub goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Schaub. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schaub.
Schaub swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Schaub.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaub swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Schaub - that landed with a thud.
Bryan Schaub has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schaub cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
Schaub lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Schaub.
Schaub tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaub. #T4#
Schaub lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Still in the clinch, Schaub scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Mfer is rocked!
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer tries to break the clinch but Schaub is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Schaub.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schaub throws out the jab.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Schaub is looking to clinch.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schaub.
Mfer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Schaub moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schaub 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.
Schaub connects with a combination that backs up Mfer into the ropes. Schaub lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mfer's guard. Mfer is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Schaub bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Schaub!

Event: BFF 70: Yoshida vs. Golovkin
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schaub off to one side.
Schaub scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Gymi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Schaub fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mfer to the ground. Schaub is now in Mfer's guard.
Schaub forces his way into half guard.
Mfer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schaub wants to pass the guard but Mfer is defending well.
Schaub passes to full mount!
Schaub wants to get back to his feet but Mfer is holding on tight.
Mfer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Schaub jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mfer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Schaub stands up.
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Schaub fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mfer to the ground. Schaub is now in Mfer's guard.
Mfer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mfer trying to control the position.
Schaub tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard. #T2#
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.
Schaub wants to get up but he can't break Mfer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaub tries to stand but Mfer is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schaub shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mfer napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Mfer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schaub moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Schaub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Mfer throws the left hand but Schaub avoids the punch easily.
Schaub fails with the takedown.
Mfer is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schaub misses with a straight right.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schaub stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Schaub dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Schaub's body.
Schaub looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Schaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schaub's calf.#T4#
Mfer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schaub on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Schaub.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schaub takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mfer enables Schaub to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mfer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Schaub controlling him for the moment.
Mfer pulls Schaub in to control the position.
Schaub won't allow Mfer to sweep him here. #T5#
Schaub trying to move into half guard but instead Mfer has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Schaub trying to keep a closed guard but Mfer is proving a slippery customer.
Schaub 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.
Mfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaub is retaining full guard.
Schaub has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mfer has passed into side control.
Schaub tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mfer prevents Schaub from getting the reversal.#T6#
Schaub tries to lock up and control but Mfer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mfer tries to control but Schaub wriggling away.
Schaub sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schaub is trying to get back to full guard.
Mfer blocks the strikes from Schaub.
Schaub tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
Mfer is pressing down on Schaub's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaub is holding on for now. #T7#
Mfer is trying to control. Schaub wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaub moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaub looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaub, not yet.
Schaub wants to hit a switch here but Mfer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schaub there!
Schaub manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mfer is keen to just control but Schaub is a slippery customer.
Schaub is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mfer jumps into side control!
Schaub dodges the ground and pound from Mfer.#T8#
Schaub is looking to regain half guard here but Mfer keeps moving and retains side control.
Schaub tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mfer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schaub is looking to improve his position but Mfer isn't that keen on the idea.
Schaub is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Mfer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schaub bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Schaub's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Schaub looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer. #TD2#
Schaub shoots in and bounces Mfer off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Schaub wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Schaub trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mfer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub 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.
Schaub wants to improve his position but instead Mfer has moved into half guard. #T1#
Mfer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schaub wants to improve his position but Mfer is controlling well.
Schaub is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mfer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mfer's back!#SUB2#
Mfer showing good submission defense here.
Mfer wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaub gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Schaub patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for the choke from the back position but Mfer is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Schaub gets his hands free as Mfer looks to control. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mfer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mfer for a finish.
Schaub avoiding Mfer 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mfer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schaub's arms.
Mfer is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Schaub is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mfer is defending well though. Schaub let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Schaub patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Schaub not allowing Mfer to control his hands.
Mfer wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Mfer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schaub's guard. Nice work there by Mfer.
Schaub looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mfer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mfer blocks the strikes from Schaub.
Schaub tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
Schaub is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Schaub is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mfer jumps into side control!
Schaub is trying to buck Mfer off.
Schaub is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mfer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mfer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mfer prevents Schaub from getting the reversal.
Mfer looking to control but Schaub is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schaub working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Mfer controlling from the full mount.
Schaub is looking to improve his position but Mfer isn't that keen on the idea.
Schaub sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schaub tries to roll over but Mfer keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaub manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schaub tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schaub is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mfer sees it coming and defends easily.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Schaub is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Schaub moves into full mount! Mfer won't be happy about that!
Mfer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schaub tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mfer can't escape the position.
Schaub wants to get back to his feet but Mfer is holding on tight.
Schaub tries to control but Mfer wriggling away.
Schaub seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mfer is holding on tight. #T7##SUB2#
Schaub looking for a guillotine from mount but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer is controlling an arm, preventing Schaub from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Schaub goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mfer is on top in guard.
Schaub striking off his back but it's not causing Mfer any problems.
Schaub wants to sweep here but Mfer controlling him for the moment.
Mfer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schaub keeps trying to improve his position.
Schaub controls Mfer momentarily but Mfer frees himself. #T8#
Mfer won't allow Schaub to sweep him here.
Mfer postures up.
Schaub has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mfer has passed into side control.
Schaub manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mfer is trying to control but can't.
Schaub is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mfer!
Schaub is looking to stand but Mfer has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #SUB2#
Schaub goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mfer turns into him and now he's in Schaub's guard. #T9#
Schaub looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mfer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schaub tries to get to full guard but Mfer has control of the leg.
Schaub is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mfer jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Schaub's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaub is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Schaub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: BFF 63: Hill vs. Inuzuka III
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Nordon looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range. #TD#
Schaub shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nordon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaub stands and throws Nordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nordon tries to buck Schaub off but Schaub is having none of it.#SUB#
Schaub looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nordon can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schaub swings around for an armbar but Nordon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schaub's guard.#SUB#
Schaub looking for a guillotine here but Nordon defends easily.
Schaub working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Schaub is looking for a triangle but Nordon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaub has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nordon has managed to get both his arms back between Schaub's legs - danger averted.
Nordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schaub looking to control but Nordon passes into half guard.
Schaub slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nordon is in close to Schaub's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Schaub is looking for a triangle but Nordon pushes his legs off easily.
Schaub keeping full guard, as Nordon tries to pass. #T2#
Nordon trying to control but Schaub is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nordon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Schaub is pulling down on Nordon's head to control his posture.
Nordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schaub's guard. #SUB2#
Nordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schaub is looking to improve his position.
Nordon drops an elbow to the side of Schaub's head.
Nordon 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.
Schaub trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Schaub tries to get to full guard but Nordon has control of the leg.
Schaub gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nordon passes into half guard.
Nordon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schaub tries to reverse the position but Nordon maintains control.
Nordon landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Nordon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Nordon with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Schaub is rocked!
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordon softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Schaub is out cold! Nordon jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Nordon!
A victorious Eddie Nordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 59: Kilpatrick vs. Schaub
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Schaub manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kilpatrick on his heels. He'll look to pass Kilpatrick's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Schaub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpatrick dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpatrick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schaub trying to control the position.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Schaub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilpatrick distracts Schaub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilpatrick cracks Schaub with a solid left hand.
Kilpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaub is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Schaub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpatrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schaub is on top in guard. #REVB#
Schaub wants to control from the top but Kilpatrick keeps moving.
Schaub postures up.
Schaub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpatrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Schaub has gone for a leg lock! Kilpatrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schaub's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilpatrick is in close to Schaub's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Kilpatrick is in close to Schaub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kilpatrick works over Schaub with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at Gymi inform us that Schaub has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kilpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Schaub's brow.
Kilpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Schaub has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kilpatrick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schaub.
Kilpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Schaub can't do much from the bottom here.
Kilpatrick in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schaub down.
Schaub tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaub sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilpatrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Kilpatrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick working over Schaub with some ground and pound. Schaub looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kilpatrick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schaub with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schaub has hold of Kilpatrick's hands but Kilpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schaub taking some punishment here, with Kilpatrick in his half guard.
Kilpatrick slips a nice elbow through Schaub's hands, connecting with Schaub's forehead.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Schaub is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schaub is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilpatrick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kilpatrick prevents Schaub from improving his position.
Kilpatrick winds up and cracks Schaub with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilpatrick moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Kilpatrick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Schaub manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schaub is pressing down on Kilpatrick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilpatrick is holding on for now.
Schaub wants to advance to full mount but Kilpatrick doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Schaub trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Schaub wants to pass the guard but Kilpatrick is keeping the position.
Schaub looking to sit in guard and control but Kilpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kilpatrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T5#
Kilpatrick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Schaub has his foot on Kilpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilpatrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Schaub wants to control but Kilpatrick passes easily into half guard.
Schaub tries to roll over but Kilpatrick keeps him under control.
Kilpatrick working over Schaub with some ground and pound. Schaub looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Kilpatrick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kilpatrick working over Schaub with some ground and pound. Schaub looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaub does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaub is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kilpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Schaub's head.
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilpatrick is nestled in close to Schaub, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schaub slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schaub is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaub is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilpatrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kilpatrick is in close to Schaub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick connects with a couple of short punches.#T7#
Schaub keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Schaub wants to hit a switch here but Kilpatrick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schaub there!
Schaub sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kilpatrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaub makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schaub.
Kilpatrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a triangle but Kilpatrick pushes his legs off easily.
Kilpatrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T8##SUB2#
Schaub has an active guard here but Kilpatrick has managed to pass into half guard.
Schaub has hold of Kilpatrick's hands but Kilpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Schaub is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick lands strikes from half guard.
Schaub has hold of Kilpatrick's hands but Kilpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kilpatrick is trying to control. Schaub wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilpatrick is thwarting Schaub's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Kilpatrick 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.
Schaub is staying active underneath Kilpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilpatrick lands a nice short elbow.
Schaub keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schaub is trying to maintain the position but Kilpatrick is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilpatrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Schaub wants to improve his position but Kilpatrick is controlling well.
Kilpatrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Schaub is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpatrick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schaub with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Schaub's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kilpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kilpatrick slips under a jab.
Schaub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schaub tests Kilpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Kilpatrick looking to score a takedown here. Schaub is defending well but Kilpatrick drives through and ends up in Schaub's guard.
Schaub is trying to control the position but Kilpatrick postures up.
Schaub wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kilpatrick is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Schaub is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Schaub tries to roll over but Kilpatrick keeps him under control.
Schaub is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpatrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schaub tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kilpatrick has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kilpatrick landing strikes from the mount and Schaub is in trouble!
Kilpatrick breaks from Schaub's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Schaub is rocked!
Schaub wants to hold on but Kilpatrick pushes him away.
Schaub is still in real trouble! Can Kilpatrick finish him?
Schaub is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schaub seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Kilpatrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kilpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schaub can do to turn this around?
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!
Kilpatrick postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Schaub in real trouble here! The ref calls for Schaub to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kilpatrick!
Jesse Kilpatrick retains his light heavyweight title!
Jesse Kilpatrick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schaub with a body shot.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schaub changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaub feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Badasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schaub misses with a hook to the body
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass stuffs the takedown attempt from Schaub. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Badass throws out a counter right but Schaub avoids it with no problem.
Schaub throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schaub misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Schaub misses the jab.
Schaub misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Schaub avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schaub wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Schaub - just one landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schaub or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub.
Schaub shoots in but Badass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schaub.#CL#
Schaub rushes Badass and presses him up against the ropes.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head. #T2#
Schaub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but Badass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Badass throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Schaub.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schaub looks to clinch
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaub slips a jab from Badass.
Schaub swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Schaub throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Schaub ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schaub looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Schaub misses.
Badass throws out a counter right but Schaub avoids it with no problem.
Schaub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Schaub misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaub. #T4#
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass 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.
Badass lands a really nice looking cross but Schaub seems unphased.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schaub.#TD#
Schaub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schaub lands in his opponent's guard.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaub wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Schaub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Badass dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Schaub keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Schaub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.#SUB#
Schaub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Badass has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schaub to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Badass is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schaub pulls down on the head and he's put Badass to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Schaub!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love .
Love throws a big counter combination but Schaub scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub.
Schaub moves out of range as Love throws a body kick.
Schaub misses the shot to the body.
Love needs to keep his hands up - Schaub had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schaub, as that shot connected.
Love takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Love throws a combination that misses
enabling Schaub to counter with a crisp jab.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Schaub pushes him off.
A nice side step and Schaub releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schaub lands with a straight right. Love didn't see that one coming.
Love throws a right and a left that both miss.
Love fails with an attempt to clinch.
Love throws a sloppy head kick and Schaub moves out of range easily.
Love misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Love gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schaub to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schaub advances position into side control!#T1#
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schaub looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Love wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Love is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Schaub tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaub has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schaub trying to control the position but Love is working away. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Love is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Schaub has hold of Love 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Love seems comfortable defending it but Schaub has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Love is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Love is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Schaub couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!

Event: SyFi 128
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaub.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Schaub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schaub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Schaub darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Schaub into the cage.
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schaub, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Schaub connects with a body shot.
Schaub throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schaub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schaub staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Schaub scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Schaub changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Schaub fails with the takedown
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Schaub stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Schaub saw that one coming.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Schaub.#T3#
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Schaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaub.
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Schaub drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix! #REVR#
Schaub looking for a sweep but Phoenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Phoenix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaub is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Schaub can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schaub throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub throws a shot to the body.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schaub goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Schaub takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schaub throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Schaub sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaub.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schaub.
Schaub shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schaub is breathing heavily.#T1#
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix looks to land a combination. Schaub sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schaub slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix defending well as Schaub loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schaub fails with the takedown
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub takes one to the chin there.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp right that sends Schaub to the canvas! Phoenix follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Blake Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WeInSyd32
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Schaub throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
Camara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara takes a swing at Schaub's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schaub has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Schaub lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Camara tests Schaub's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schaub throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Schaub digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range.
Schaub shoots in but no luck this time.
Schaub slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Schaub gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schaub tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schaub lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Camara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schaub ducks right into an uppercut from Camara. #T1#
Donk. Camara catches Schaub right on the button with a cross.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schaub staying out of range there.
Camara connects with a crisp jab.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schaub ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camara dips to his left and cracks Schaub with an uppercut!
Camara throws out a powerful jab.
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schaub darts in trying to clinch
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Schaub looking to score a takedown here. Camara is defending well but Schaub drives through and ends up in Camara's guard.#ES#
Camara kicks Schaub off and gets to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schaub walks into a left hand.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Schaub looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Camara lands.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Schaub ducks down to avoid it.
Schaub avoids the body shot from Camara.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Schaub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub. #T3#
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaub slips a jab from Camara.
Donk. Camara catches Schaub right on the button with a cross.
Camara misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Schaub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Schaub with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camara to score with a decent uppercut.
Camara throws a right hand that Schaub ducks under and follows up with a left that Schaub also avoids with ease.
Camara cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Schaub does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Schaub closes the distance and clinches.
Schaub misses with a punch to the body.
Schaub misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara. #BC#
Camara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Schaub slips the punch.
Schaub thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schaub uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schaub momentarily.
Schaub is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camara rather than just go for the knockout.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Schaub looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schaub scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range.
Camara lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaub throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schaub avoids the body shot from Camara.
Schaub is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Schaub looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Camara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Camara tries to get out of the position.
Schaub advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Schaub looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Schaub goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Camara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schaub's guard! Nice work there by Camara!
Schaub looking to control. #SUB2#
Schaub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara tries to stand but Schaub is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Camara wanted to stand there but Schaub had control of the position.
Camara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaub on the ground.#SUB2#
Schaub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaub 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.
Camara wants to stand but Schaub is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schaub looking to control. #SUB2#
Schaub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Schaub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schaub is tightening it up a little... Camara has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Camara reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Camara taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schaub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Schaub!
Ibrahim Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'Suck me Whiner !'.

Event: SyFi 102
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
Schaub comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Juan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schaub did well to prevent Juan getting side control.#SUB#
Schaub actively working from the bottom here.
Schaub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaub is refusing to be controlled, as Juan sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan stalling.
Schaub tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Schaub actively working from the bottom here.
Juan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaub wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Juan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schaub is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juan controlling the action here.
Schaub wants to get back to full guard.
Juan throwing shots but Schaub is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB#
Schaub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juan pulls his head out easily.
Juan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaub keeps working.
Schaub regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Schaub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Juan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schaub to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Juan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schaub pulls down on the head and he's put Juan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Schaub!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Schaub scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks.
Schaub circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Schaub misses.
Schaub with a jab.
Schaub displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cage.
Cage looks to clinch #KD2#
and Schaub counters with a right hand that sends Cage tumbling to the canvas! Can Schaub finish him? He dives into Cage's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub passes into half guard.
Oh Cage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schaub trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Schaub maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cage could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Schaub has cracked it and Cage is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Schaub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!

Event: The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Deadly ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.#CL2#
Schaub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deadly, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Deadly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deadly ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.
Schaub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deadly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deadly scores with a body shot.
Deadly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Schaub slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deadly throws a leg kick but Schaub sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deadly ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadly slips a jab from Schaub.
Deadly throws a hook but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub with the counter takedown but Deadly avoids it easily.
Schaub moves away from the strike by Deadly.
Deadly looks to land a left hand but Schaub moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deadly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schaub misses with a series of wild punches.
Deadly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schaub throws a sloppy body shot
letting Deadly counter with a right hand.
Schaub misses the body punch #KD#
and Deadly counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schaub! Deadly lets Schaub back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
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!
Deadly drops his hands momentarily and Schaub takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schaub avoids the body shot from Deadly.
Schaub swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Deadly counters with a nice right hand that sends Schaub toppling to the canvas! Schaub scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Deadly finish him?!
Schaub throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deadly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schaub thinking.
Schaub swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Deadly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deadly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schaub at a distance.
Schaub misses with a hook #KD#
and Deadly counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schaub! Deadly lets Schaub back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Deadly lands a body shot.
Schaub looks winded!#KD#
Deadly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schaub sprawling to the canvas! Schaub rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deadly finish him?! #ROC#
Schaub is rocked!
Deadly lands with a right and another and another! Schaub is in big trouble! Deadly lands again and this time it's lights out for Schaub! A quality knockout there for Deadly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ron Deadly!
Ron Deadly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schaub.
Schaub connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buckets momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws a hook but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets is looking to counter the offense by Schaub and move into the clinch.
Schaub looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Schaub misses with a straight left.
Schaub misses with a double jab.
A jab from Schaub misses.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaub paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Schaub drops Buckets with a right and a left! Schaub comes rushing in but Buckets regains his composure and manages to keep Schaub in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaub wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Buckets is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Buckets is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buckets manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Buckets's guard.
Schaub pushing down on Buckets's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buckets is trying to maintain the position but Schaub is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckets sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schaub is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buckets has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Schaub sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Schaub seems to be looking for submissions.
Buckets is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckets won't allow Schaub to pass to mount.
Schaub works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Schaub wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schaub can't control as he wanted to and Buckets manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaub works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schaub works his way to his opponent's back.
What can Buckets do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Buckets tries to escape but Schaub has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Schaub has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Buckets is in real trouble here. Schaub gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Buckets is tapping out! Schaub wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Schaub!
The defeated Pension Buckets had this to say: 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.

Event: The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Java tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Schaub fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Java to the ground. Schaub is now in Java's guard.#SUB#
Java has his foot on Schaub's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaub works his way back into a safe position though.
Schaub slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schaub advances to mount.
Schaub wants to take his opponent's back but Java doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Java tries to improve his position but Schaub has taken his back! Schaub has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Java tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schaub pushes Java away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Schaub!

Event: IXF 49
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Schaub clobbers Hammerfall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schaub has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
As Schaub looks to move away, Hammerfall throws a big counter combo but Schaub just gets out of the way.
Hammerfall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schaub scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schaub throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schaub jabs Hammerfall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammerfall swings for the body but Schaub moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schaub, as that shot connected.
Hammerfall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaub.#CL#
Hammerfall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammerfall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schaub fails to land.
Hammerfall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schaub fails to pull guard.
Schaub tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammerfall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.#T1#
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammerfall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammerfall scores with a shot to the side of Schaub's head.
Hammerfall is working Schaub over against the cage.
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammerfall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammerfall is defending well.
Hammerfall cracks Schaub with a nice body shot.
Hammerfall prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammerfall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hammerfall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Schaub wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Schaub is trying to drag Hammerfall to the mat but Hammerfall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammerfall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammerfall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Hammerfall cracks Schaub with a nice body shot.
Schaub tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammerfall gets through Schaub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub throws a head punch that misses.
Schaub lands a body punch.
Schaub jumps guard but Hammerfall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schaub tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Schaub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammerfall after a bit of a struggle.
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Hammerfall scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hammerfall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammerfall.
Schaub tries to pull guard but Hammerfall won't allow it.
Schaub looks winded!
Schaub misses with the head strike.
Schaub is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammerfall to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Schaub fails to land.
A short right from Hammerfall.
Schaub misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schaub tries a body shot but Hammerfall blocks it.
Schaub tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerfall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schaub misses with some punches.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schaub is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammerfall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Schaub is looking for a takedown.
Schaub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammerfall prevents it.
Hammerfall lands a body punch.
Hammerfall is pressed up against the cage. Schaub has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammerfall down to the mat. Hammerfall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schaub throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schaub! Hammerfall lets Schaub back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bryan Schaub has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaub tries for a takedown but Hammerfall circles away easily
and Hammerfall counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Schaub falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall 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: IXF 47
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Schaub has managed to clinch.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schaub lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles is trying to push Schaub away but Schaub has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knuckles prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Schaub successfully pulls guard.
Schaub lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Knuckles controls Schaub momentarily but Schaub frees himself.
Schaub content to stall in guard here.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Schaub seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knuckles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaub content to stall in guard here. #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.#SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Knuckles's guard. #SUB2#
Schaub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schaub content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Knuckles's guard. #T3#
Knuckles looking to control.
Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaub on the ground.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but Knuckles defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schaub not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schaub misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schaub is defended easily by Knuckles.
Schaub misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schaub counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Schaub closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knuckles did well to prevent Schaub getting side control.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knuckles defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Schaub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaub.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schaub manages to avoid it.
Knuckles leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knuckles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schaub.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Schaub to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles lunges at Schaub with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schaub's hand.
Knuckles throws a combination. Schaub tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Schaub lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knuckles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schaub.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles. #T1#
Schaub jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schaub changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schaub looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schaub ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
It seemed like Schaub was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schaub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ugandan Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles stuns Schaub with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Schaub moves out of range.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schaub. #T2#
Knuckles lands a head shot.
Schaub has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knuckles swings for the body but Schaub moves out of range.
Schaub feints the counter takedown.
Knuckles is looking to wear down Schaub with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knuckles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knuckles leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Knuckles's guard.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaub controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Knuckles's guard. #T3#
Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knuckles's guard. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schaub.
Schaub controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckles sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but Schaub is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Schaub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Schaub in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knuckles tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Schaub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!
Bryan Schaub is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ugandan Knuckles spoke after the fight, saying 'You do not know dae wae! I spit on you!'.

Event: IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Schaub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LightHeavyweight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schaub digs a good hook to LightHeavyweight's body.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LightHeavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schaub has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schaub throws a right and a left that LightHeavyweight avoids nicely.
Schaub throws a body punch but LightHeavyweight moves out of range.
Schaub walks into a jab.
LightHeavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LightHeavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Schaub counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Schaub drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LightHeavyweight is not content to let Schaub control the position. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LightHeavyweight has escaped the position, nice work there.
LightHeavyweight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaub on the ground.#T1#
LightHeavyweight is looking to regain half guard here but Schaub keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LightHeavyweight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Schaub has an Americana. LightHeavyweight didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Schaub is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Schaub hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bryan Schaub!

Event: IXF 42
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Mycokiner takes a swing at Schaub's ribcage but misses.
Schaub now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mycokiner missing with a left hand there. Schaub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schaub connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mycokiner. Mycokiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mycokiner moves in looking to clinch but Schaub pushes him off.
Mycokiner ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.
Mycokiner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mycokiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mycokiner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schaub bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mycokiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaub paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schaub swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mycokiner.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaub is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mycokiner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schaub tries to work over Mycokiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schaub is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mycokiner to keep the fight standing.
Schaub fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berry Mycokiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaub.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Schaub has clasped his hands together around Mycokiner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mycokiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mycokiner tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Schaub tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mycokiner trying to remain calm as Schaub controls from the top position.
Schaub trying to control the action but Mycokiner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schaub is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mycokiner is trying to escape and Schaub transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mycokiner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Schaub! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Schaub!

Event: IXF 34
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Schaub fails with the takedown
and Debaucher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Debaucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Schaub misses.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Debaucher but Debaucher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Schaub shoots in and bounces Debaucher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Debaucher wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schaub manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Schaub seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Schaub is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Debaucher wants to control but Schaub is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Debaucher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schaub. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Debaucher keeps working. #SUB#
Schaub seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Debaucher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bryan Schaub!

Event: IXF 26
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Doom blocks a jab.
Doom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaub sprawls and moves away.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schaub.
Doom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schaub.
Doom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schaub misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Doom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schaub won't be happy with that.
Schaub is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Doom.
Schaub is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schaub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Schaub is trying to maintain the position but Doom is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schaub tries to roll over but Doom keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Schaub has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Doom escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Doom!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Doom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaub keeps working.
Schaub is looking to reverse the position.
Doom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaub keeps working.
Schaub is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
A control attempt from Schaub but he's now mounted!
Schaub wants to control but Doom is having none of it.
Schaub tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doom wants to control the pace but Schaub is squirming around nicely.
Schaub is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schaub is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Schaub wants to hold on but Doom pushes him away.
Schaub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doom with a couple of short strikes.
Schaub is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schaub gets back to half guard.
Doom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doom slips a nice elbow through Schaub's hands, connecting with Schaub's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Doom 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#
Schaub missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Doom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schaub won't be happy with that.
Schaub wants to control but Doom postures up.
Schaub takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jay Doom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schaub tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Doom easily slips into full mount!
Schaub is looking to improve his position but Doom isn't that keen on the idea.
Doom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schaub?
Doom breaks from Schaub's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schaub can do to turn this around?
Schaub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaub is still trying to improve position.
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!#T1#
Doom tries to control but Schaub wriggling away.
Doom with the ground and pound from mount.
Schaub keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Doom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schaub is desperately trying to improve his position but Doom has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaub is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doom landing shots from mount.
Schaub tries to reverse the position but Doom maintains control.
Doom looking to control but Schaub is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Doom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaub is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schaub tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaub tries to hold on but Doom pushes him away.
Schaub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaub is squirming around, avoiding Doom's attempts to control the action.
Doom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schaub sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Doom wants to pass the guard but Schaub is defending well.
Schaub trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Schaub sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schaub is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.
Doom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schaub holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaub manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doom lands a couple of digs.
Doom with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Schaub has an active guard here but Doom has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doom content to control rather than advance.
Doom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Doom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schaub misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schaub throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Doom counters with a single leg into guard. Schaub didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Schaub escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doom working some strikes from top position.
Doom 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.
Schaub has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doom has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schaub is looking for a sweep. Doom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaub trying to control here. #T1#
Schaub is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doom's back!
Doom tries to break free. #SUB2#
Schaub is looking for a choke. Doom gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doom manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Schaub has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Doom should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schaub has tightened it up now! Doom should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Schaub!

Event: IXF 19
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Candidate throws a good cross that connects.
Schaub misses with an uppercut. Candidate saw that one coming.
Candidate looks to land a right hand but Schaub moved out of range.
Schaub ducks under a wild hook from Candidate.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Candidate scores with a four punch combination!
Schaub takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Candidate scores with a decent looking hook.
Schaub drops his hands momentarily and Candidate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Candidate lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub lands with a good body shot.
Schaub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Schaub. That snapped Candidate's head back.
Schaub throws a hook but Candidate avoids it easily.#TD#
Schaub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schaub showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing good reports from Schaub'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.
Candidate is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Schaub controlling the action here.
Candidate trying to hold on to Schaub's head to control him but Schaub postures up.
Schaub sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but Candidate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Candidate trying to control here.
Schaub prevents Candidate from improving his position.
Schaub tries to pass to full mount but Candidate defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Candidate has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Schaub in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Candidate tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Schaub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!

Event: IXF 13
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Twenty Two shoots for a double leg takedown but Schaub sprawls well. He's pushed Twenty Two's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schaub was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schaub stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Twenty Two or perhaps it was just good defense by Schaub, which made it look bad.
Bryan Schaub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Twenty Two.#CL2#
Twenty Two moves into the clinch successfully.
Twenty Two wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaub won't allow it.
Twenty Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Schaub manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Schaub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Twenty Two shoots and misses
and Schaub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Android Twenty Two has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schaub counters with a left and a right that stings Twenty Two.
Twenty Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schaub counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Twenty Two gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Schaub to counter with a crisp jab.
Schaub throws a monster overhand right that drops Twenty Two! Schaub follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Schaub!
In defeat, Android Twenty Two stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to recalibrate my data bank'.

Event: IFC-Five
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Schaub closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Schaub is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sanders is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub!

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