Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Thing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thing throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker'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.
Thing landing a few strikes.
Thing working the ground and pound but Baker is defending the strikes.
Baker parries the strikes from Thing easily there. Thing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baker to escape.
Thing is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thing tries to score with some ground and pound. Baker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thing misses with the ground and pound.
Thing throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thing throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thing misses with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thing fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Baker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Thing is trying to work for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thing lands a couple of elbows.
Thing works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker's head.
Thing throwing strikes but missing.
Baker keeping full guard, as Thing tries to pass. #T2#
Thing cracks Baker with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully.
Thing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker's head.
Thing postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Thing is looking to work some ground and pound but Baker has wrist control.
Thing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thing with a nice head shot there.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully.
Thing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thing throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Thing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.#SUB2#
Thing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Thing is looking for a triangle here but Baker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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.
Thing wants to control but Baker postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thing keeps working.
Thing can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Thing moved out of range nicely.
Thing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thing tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thing can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Thing.
Thing can't get the takedown.
Thing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Thing has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thing.
Baker being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
Baker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thing misses with an elbow strike.
Thing is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Thing's takedown attempt.
Baker managing to block the knees to the body from Thing.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thing wants a takedown. #T2#
Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Thing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
Thing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.
Thing is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thing has his back to the cage.
Baker is leaning against Thing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thing tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Thing back against the cage.
Baker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thing up against the cage.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Thing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Thing forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Thing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.
Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker avoids a wild elbow strike from Thing.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baker stalling the fight.
Thing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Thing. #T4#
Thing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thing.
Baker avoiding damage.
Thing tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands a left hand.
Baker tries a body shot but Thing blocks it.
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Thing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thing misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Baker dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Baker rushes Thing and presses him up against the cage.
Thing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baker lands a body punch.
Thing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thing just leaning against Baker, taking a breather.
Thing looking to stall.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Thing misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baker. #TD2#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thing to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Thing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thing throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Thing working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Thing's brow. #SUB2#
Thing is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Thing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thing's head.#SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thing looking to control. #SUB2#
Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Thing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thing goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Thing counters by moving into the clinch.
Thing misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Thing throws an elbow but misses.
Thing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Thing tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thing Thing!
A relieved looking Thing Thing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 40
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Thing darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Waters is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thing lands with a punch from half guard.
Thing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Waters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Thing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waters is just riding it out for now. Thing eventually gives up the hold.
Thing working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thing lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Waters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thing connects with a nice short shot to Waters's temple. #SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Waters's head.
Thing is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Thing working over Waters with some ground and pound. Waters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thing lands with a punch from half guard.
Thing scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thing pulls his head out easily.
Thing lands with a punch from half guard.
Waters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thing scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Thing is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thing working Waters over with strikes.
Thing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!#SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Waters is refusing to be controlled, as Thing sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thing in particular looking to stall.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Waters's head.
Thing winds up and cracks Waters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Thing seems content to control.
Thing working Waters over with strikes.
Thing winds up and cracks Waters with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Thing is trying to control. Waters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thing working Waters over with strikes. #T3#
Thing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Waters's head.
Thing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thing wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thing connects with a nice short shot to Waters's temple.
Thing working over Waters with some ground and pound. Waters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thing is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thing is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Thing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thing lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Thing moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Waters.#T4#
Waters taking a bit of punishment here - Thing scoring with strikes.
Waters tries to bench press Thing off him but Thing keeps the position.
Thing grinds an elbow into Waters's temple.
Thing connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Waters some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thing looks up at the clock and then as Waters takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thing landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Waters is rocked!
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Waters is still in real trouble! Can Thing finish him?
Waters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thing moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thing cracks Waters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thing working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thing lands an elbow.
Thing in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Waters looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Thing turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
After winning the bout, Thing Thing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Hill misses with a looping left.
Thing Thing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Hill.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thing 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.#BC#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Thing misses with an uppercut
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Thing. Thing gets slowly back to his feet.
Thing tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Hill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thing tries to clinch up
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Thing shoots in.
Darrel Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Thing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thing is looking to clinch.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill tries to bum rush Thing with a series of wild strikes but Thing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill leaves Thing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Thing.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thing manages to avoid it.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thing was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Thing feints the counter takedown.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Thing ducks down to avoid it.
Thing steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hill.#TD2#
Thing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thing pulls his head out easily.
Thing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thing throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thing lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hill tries to roll over but Thing keeps him under control.
Hill is pressing down on Thing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thing postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Thing trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thing defends well.
Thing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Thing scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing with a nice head shot there.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thing landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thing uses it to pass to side control.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Thing keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Thing in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Hill 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#
Thing shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thing thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thing.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darrel Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.#CL2#
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Thing has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hill lands a body punch.
Thing blocks a body shot from Hill.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thing can do to turn this around?
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Thing trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hill breaks the clinch.
Thing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Thing.
Hill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thing dives in and grabs Hill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes down on Thing's head and hops out.
Hill throwing a counter right hand but Thing manages to avoid it.
Thing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Thing is just out of range.#T2#
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Hill misses.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thing tries to clinch but Hill moves away
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Thing backing up. Thing nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thing.
Darrel Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thing.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thing manages to avoid it.
And Thing tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Thing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hill defends well and Thing ends up having to push Hill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thing fails with the takedown
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Thing gets the takedown into side control.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Thing keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Thing looks up at the clock and then as Hill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thing working the head with strikes.
Hill is not content to let Thing control the position.
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Thing trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Hill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Thing trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away.
Thing lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thing slips a nice elbow through Hill's hands, connecting with Hill's forehead.
Thing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
Thing trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Hill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thing defends well.
Thing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thing throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hill's body to avoid the submission. Hill has instead reached around Thing's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hill arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darrel Hill!
After the fight, Darrel Hill 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.
The defeated Thing Thing had this to say: 'THING!'.

Event: RapidFC 56
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Thing blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Thing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Liu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Liu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Liu is trying to control Thing's posture but Thing avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing working the head and body with strikes.
Thing cracks Liu with a big right hand but Liu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Liu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Thing are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Thing tries for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thing. #SUB2#
Thing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu parries the strikes from Thing easily there. Thing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liu to escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Liu has one of Thing's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Thing is working Liu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thing throws an elbow but Liu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thing throwing strikes but Liu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thing is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Thing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Thing tries to buck Liu off but Liu is having none of it.
Thing is still trying to improve position.
Liu controls the position.
Thing sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thing trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back.
Thing wants to control but Liu is keeping busy.
Thing is holding on to half guard well.
Thing trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing is positioning himself well to prevent Liu advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thing is out of range.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thing slips a straight right by Liu.
Thing Thing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a low kick but Thing avoids it.#CL2#
Thing drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage. #TD2#
Thing tightens his grip and picks Liu up, before dumping him to the ground. Liu manages to land in guard. #ES#
Liu pushes Thing off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thing shoots in looking for a takedown but Liu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thing has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Thing instigates a clinch. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Thing checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Thing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Liu lands with a straight right. Thing didn't see that one coming.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thing wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Thing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Liu thumps Thing with a low kick.
Liu misses with a low kick as Thing jumps back.
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Thing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Thing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Thing forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu prevents the takedown attempt.
Liu misses with some punches.
Thing is working for takedown but Liu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thing missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Liu prevents the takedown attempt.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thing looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Thing takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thing throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Thing tries to clinch up.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thing.#CUT#
It looks like Thing Thing has been cut.
Thing doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Thing doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thing with a poor takedown
and Liu counters with an outside leg kick.
Thing is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu swings for the body but Thing moves out of range. #KD#
Liu lands a big head kick that sends Thing tumbling to the mat! Liu takes a step backwards and waves Thing back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thing is rocked!#CL2#
Thing clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Thing looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range. #CL2#
Thing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thing tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thing looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thing Thing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thing doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thing.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thing fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liu misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Thing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thing is looking for a takedown.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Thing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thing backwards. #T1#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thing looking for a takedown.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Thing's takedown attempt.
Thing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Things head.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Things head.
Thing missing with knees to the body.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu dodges an elbow strike from Thing.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu scores with a jab. Thing acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Thing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Thing backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thing fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Thing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Thing misses with a takedown attempt
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thing is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thing seems to have recovered his senses.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Thing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.#T3#
Liu catches Thing with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thing checks a leg kick.
Liu sets himself, and Thing steps forward looking for the clinch! Liu avoids it this time.
That kick from Liu tenderised Thing's leg. Thing is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Thing clinches.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Thing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Liu as the two fighters clinch.
Thing is trying to maintain a safe position but Liu gets an underhook and turns Thing into the cage.
Thing pushes off an throws an elbow but Liu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short left from Liu. #T4#
Thing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu pushes Thing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Liu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thing stalling in the clinch.
Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Good body shot from Liu.
Liu lands a shot to the body.
Liu tries to work over Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Liu.
A hook to the body from Liu.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Liu on the inside.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Liu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thing Thing spoke after the fight, saying 'THING!'.

Event: RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Thing misses with a low kick.
Eugen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eugen.
Thing misses with a straight right.
Thing closes the distance and clinches up with Eugen, looking for a takedown. Thing pushes Eugen against the cage but Eugen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eugen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eugen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eugen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thing with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eugen to score with a decent uppercut.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eugen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Thing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Eugen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thing is on him like a limpet, forcing Eugen back against the cage.
Eugen working hard to break the clinch.
Eugen blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Eugen avoids the elbow strike from Thing, against the cage.
Thing looking for a takedown. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Thing throws out a leg kick but Eugen moves out of range and Thing only half commits.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eugen connects with a single shot there.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen digs a good hook to Thing's body.
Eugen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thing's head.
Thing darts in looking for a takedown but Eugen gets double underhooks and turns Thing into the cage.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eugen circles away.
Eugen misses with the combination. #T2#
Thing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
Thing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eugen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eugen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thing manages to avoid it.
Thing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eugen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thing defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thing changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Thing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen lands a jab.
Eugen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Thing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eugen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Eugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eugen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eugen is keeping the position for now.
Thing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thing is looking to work some ground and pound but Eugen has wrist control.
Thing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eugen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thing is controlling him. #T4#
Thing wants to pass the guard but Eugen is keeping the position.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eugen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thing is looking to work some ground and pound but Eugen has wrist control.
Thing throwing strikes but missing.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eugen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thing moves in looking to clinch but Eugen pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen 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#
Thing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eugen throws the left hand but Thing avoids the punch easily.
Eugen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Thing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Thing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thing tries to score with some ground and pound. Eugen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen defending against the ground and pound.
Eugen tries to escape but Thing is in control. #T1#
Thing working the strikes but Eugen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Thing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eugen is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Thing seems to be looking for submissions.
Thing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Thing there.
Eugen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thing wants to control but Eugen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Thing.
Thing shoots in but Eugen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Eugen misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Eugen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugen.
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Thing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eugen, pushing him back against the cage.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thing can do to turn this around?#BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch.
Thing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Thing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Eugen checks a leg kick.
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thing wants to clinch.#TD2#
Thing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eugen's half guard.
Eugen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thing.
Eugen wants to stand up but Thing is controlling him.
Thing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Thing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thing trying to control but Eugen is working from the bottom.
Thing throws an elbow that misses. Eugen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thing's guard. Nice move by Eugen!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Thing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thing pulls Eugen in close to prevent any damage.
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 Martin Eugen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Eugen does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Eugen as Thing shoots in.
Eugen throws a combination. Thing tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eugen, as that shot connected.
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thing looks to clinch
and Eugen counters with a left to the body.
Eugen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eugen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eugen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen throws a hook but Thing blocks it.
Thing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.#TD2#
Thing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eugen was covering up waiting for the punch and Thing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thing. #T1#
Eugen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thing.
Eugen is looking to stand up but Thing isn't so interested in that idea.
Eugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thing throwing strikes but missing.
Thing throws a strike but Eugen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Eugen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Eugen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugen has managed to get both his arms back between Thing's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Thing is looking for a triangle here but Eugen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Eugen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Thing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thing dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Thing wants to counter the offense by Eugen and move into the clinch position.
Eugen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thing walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eugen as he jumps to the side.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Eugen stuns Thing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eugen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eugen.
Eugen throws a nice looking combination but Thing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thing wants to clinch up but Eugen keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thing throws a leg kick but Eugen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thing moves away.
A left lands for Eugen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eugen misses the jab.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thing dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Thing tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eugen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eugen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thing. Thing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Thing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eugen sets himself, and Thing steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time.
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thing blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Eugen misses with the combination.
Eugen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thing on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Thing rushes Eugen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eugen is defending well.
Thing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eugen is defending well.
Eugen gets underhooks to prevent Thing's takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.#BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch.
Eugen works over Thing's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing wants to clinch.
Eugen looks to land a combination. Thing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Eugen digs a good body shot into Thing's ribs.
Thing tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Thing has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Eugen with a nice cross.
Thing dives in and grabs Eugen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugen pushes down on Thing's head and hops out.
Eugen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eugen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thing tries to clinch up.
Eugen throws a good cross that connects.
Thing takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Eugen lands a jab to the head.
Eugen connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen cracks Thing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thing was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.#CL2#
Thing darts in and clinches Eugen up against the cage.
Thing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eugen is defending well for now.#BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eugen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen lands a jab-cross combination.
Thing wants to clinch
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Thing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eugen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thing moves in looking to clinch but Eugen pushes him off.#TD2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thing connects with a nice short shot to Eugen's temple.
Thing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eugen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thing looks to land a strike but Eugen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thing. #T4#
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eugen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eugen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Eugen.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Thing avoids nicely. #CL2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of 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!
Thing wants to clinch up but Eugen keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Eugen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen had his way with Thing Thing in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thing takes one to the side of the head.
Eugen throws a right hand that Thing ducks under and follows up with a left that Thing also avoids with ease.
Thing looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Thing is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a jab.
Thing wants to clinch up but Eugen keeps it at a distance.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Thing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing tries for a takedown but Eugen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eugen throwing a counter right hand but Thing manages to avoid it.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thing circles away quickly and effectively.
Thing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
Thing has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thing there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thing darts in trying to clinch
and Eugen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nice body punch from Eugen.
Eugen lands a glancing blow to the side of Thing's head.
Thing looks to land a right hand but Eugen moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thing or perhaps it was just good defense by Eugen, which made it look bad.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Thing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Eugen - just one landing.
Thing Thing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Eugen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Eugen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Things jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eugen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thing somewhat.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Eugen cracks Thing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thing fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eugen looks to land a combination but Thing avoids it well.
Eugen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eugen duly obliges. #CL2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches.
Thing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eugen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Eugen connects with a body shot.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thing tries to counter with a clinch but Eugen shakes him off and moves away.
Eugen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thing throws a leg kick
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Thing's body. Thing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eugen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eugen tests Thing's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Thing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eugen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eugen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eugen misses with a wild combination.
Thing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eugen lands a two punch combo.
Thing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eugen.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Thing does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Eugen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eugen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Martin Eugen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Thing Thing was interviewed post fight and said 'THING!'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Ahr misses the jab.
Thing tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Thing pushes Ahr up against the cage in a clinch.
Thing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thing's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thing trying to land knees to the body.
Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahr avoids it.
Thing trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Thing has picked Ahr up - he's going for a ride! Thing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ahr is trying to maintain the position but Thing is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahr works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thing lands a couple of elbows.
Thing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thing won't allow Ahr to sweep him here.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ahr has an active guard here but Thing has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahr taking some punishment here, with Thing in his half guard.
Thing is just content to waste time from the top position. Ahr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thing preventing the sweep.
Ahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ahr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thing landing with the ground and pound.
Thing looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahr is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Thing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
Thing controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ahr is looking to advance position but Thing has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Thing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahr is trying desperately to improve position.
Thing with a couple of short strikes.
Thing prevents Ahr from getting the reversal.
Thing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahr is bucking up trying to escape but Thing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Thing's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
Thing Thing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thing tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thing doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Thing rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thing.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Thing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thing tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Thing has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodriguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rodriguez trying to control the hands but Thing breaks the grip. #T1#
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Thing throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rodriguez could be in trouble here!
Will Thing go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodriguez tries to break free.
Rodriguez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Thing has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriguez trying to control the hands but Thing breaks the grip.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Thing not allowing Rodriguez to control his hands. #SUB2#
Thing looking for the RNC. #T2#
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Rodriguez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thing's guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Thing is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez trying to control but Thing is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thing defends well.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Thing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thing works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thing defends it easily.
Rodriguez trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thing defends it easily.
Thing connects with a couple of short punches.
Thing is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard.
Thing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thing is looking to clinch.
Thing tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Thing has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thing pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Thing dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thing postures up. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.#T1#
Thing cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Thing wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez controls Thing momentarily but Thing frees himself. #SUB2#
Thing drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Thing off! Thing jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thing defends it easily.
Thing wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thing stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Thing in close. #SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez controls Thing momentarily but Thing frees himself. #SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thing Thing has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rodriguez has an active guard here but Thing has managed to pass into half guard.
Thing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Thing passes to full mount!
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thing lands a heavy elbow.
Thing landing shots from mount.
Thing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thing landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Thing lands a big shot to the head and Rodriguez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thing Thing!
During a confident post fight interview, Thing Thing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 21
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Jab by Eugen.
Eugen misses the jab.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Thing clinches up against the cage.
Eugen stalling the fight.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen jabs Thing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eugen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eugen throws a jab when Thing was well out of range.
Thing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eugen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eugen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Thing throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thing throws a low kick but Eugen moves out of range easily.
Eugen scores with a shot to the body.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thing.
Thing fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Eugen tries to keep at a distance but Thing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thing working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Thing drops his hands momentarily and Eugen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Thing staying out of range there.
Eugen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Thing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thing.
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eugen is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thing wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eugen is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Thing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eugen pulls his head out easily.
Thing trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Thing tries to roll over but Eugen keeps him under control.
Thing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eugen is working away from the top position though.
Thing tries to roll over but Eugen keeps him under control.
Eugen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thing wants to improve his position but Eugen is controlling well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thing trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back.
Thing is concentrating on defense, preventing Eugen from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thing.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thing slips under a jab from Eugen.
Thing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Thing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Thing counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thing throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eugen to regain full guard.
Eugen is pulling down on Thing's head. It's preventing any offense from Thing, at least for the moment.
Thing stopping the sweep attempt from Eugen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Thing throws a strike but Eugen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Thing working for a triangle but Eugen defends it easily.
Thing Thing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eugen wants to stand but Thing has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Thing is looking for a triangle but Eugen pushes his legs off easily.
Thing controls Eugen momentarily but Eugen frees himself.
Thing trying to control the position here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eugen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Eugen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eugen is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Eugen sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thing takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Thing Thing has been cut.
Eugen staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Eugen misses the target.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thing was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Thing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eugen stuffs the takedown.
Eugen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
Thing is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Thing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eugen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eugen keeps working. #T4#
Thing misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eugen is trying to buck Thing off.
Thing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eugen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thing tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thing throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Thing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Thing seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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 Martin Eugen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thing Thing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Thing moves into the clinch.
Thing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eugen prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Thing fails to land.
Eugen stalling the fight.
Eugen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Eugen.
Thing looking for a takedown.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Thing wants a takedown.
Eugen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eugen is defending well for now.#T1#
Eugen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thing up against the cage.
Eugen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eugen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Thing's shoulder, as Thing tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Thing is out of range. #CL2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Eugen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martin Eugen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eugen prevents it.
Thing Thing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eugen is defending well for now.
Thing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eugen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen. #TD2#
Eugen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thing is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Eugen to the mat. Eugen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Thing throws an elbow that misses. Eugen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thing's guard. Nice move by Eugen!#REVR##SUB2#
Thing looking for subs off his back but Eugen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eugen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Eugen slows the pace down in half guard.
Thing tries to get to full guard but Eugen has control of the leg.
Martin Eugen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thing felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Thing with the active half guard here but Eugen passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Thing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eugen controls the position.
Thing sneaks back into half guard.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thing can do to turn this around?
Thing trying to hold on to Eugen's head to control him but Eugen postures up.
Thing wants to improve his position but Eugen is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugen blocks the strikes from Thing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Eugen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eugen, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Eugen!
A very excited looking Martin Eugen 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.
The defeated Thing Thing had this to say: 'THING!'.

Event: RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navajo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Navajo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Thing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Navajo looking for subs off his back but Thing has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing slips a nice elbow through Navajo's hands, connecting with Navajo's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thing is looking for a kimura but Navajo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thing to get the leverage.
Navajo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thing.
Still in half guard, Thing seems content to control.
Thing working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing is keen to just control but Navajo is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Thing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Navajo defending well though. #SUB#
Navajo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Navajo actively working from the bottom here.
Thing working Navajo over with strikes.
Navajo is looking for a sweep. Thing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thing is pressing down on Navajo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navajo is holding on for now. #T2#
Thing lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Navajo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thing jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
After winning the bout, Thing Thing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 13
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Thing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandrill feinted with a counter takedown.
Ludwig Mandrill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandrill.
Thing wants to counter the offense by Mandrill and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Thing closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mandrill quickly recovers to half guard.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Mandrill's head.
Mandrill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thing's back!
Mandrill lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mandrill not allowing Thing to control his hands.
Mandrill lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Thing hold on?!
Mandrill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mandrill lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Thing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thing trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
Mandrill doesn't have the hooks in and Thing manages to turn into his guard.
Thing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thing told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mandrill looking to control. #SUB#
Mandrill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thing uses it to pass to side control.
Thing controlling the position from side mount.
Mandrill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mandrill wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mandrill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandrill is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandrill distracts Thing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Thing working for a triangle but Mandrill defends it easily.
Mandrill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thing's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandrill cracks Thing with a solid left hand.#T3#
Mandrill is stalling in the full guard.
Thing trying to keep a closed guard but Mandrill is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mandrill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mandrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandrill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thing controls Mandrill momentarily but Mandrill frees himself.
Mandrill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thing controls Mandrill momentarily but Mandrill frees himself.
Mandrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Mandrill from controlling successfully.
Mandrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mandrill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thing's head.
Thing trying to keep a closed guard but Mandrill is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Mandrill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thing leaves Mandrill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mandrill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thing sprawls well. Thing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mandrill gets slowly back to his feet.
Thing loads up on a big right hand but Mandrill slips the punch.
Mandrill tries to counter with a takedown but Thing is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Thing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mandrill is not content to let Thing control the position.
Mandrill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mandrill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mandrill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Mandrill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thing manages to pass to mount!
Thing trying to control but Mandrill is having none of it.
Mandrill is trying to escape the mount.
Mandrill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thing postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mandrill looks a forlorn figure.
Thing raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Thing working for a guillotine from mount but Mandrill is in no mood to give up.
Mandrill is bucking up trying to escape but Thing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
BOOM! Thing connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thing raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thing landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thing lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thing is landing with some decent strikes but Mandrill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thing with good strikes from the mount here!
Mandrill gets back to half guard.
Mandrill wants to improve his position but Thing is controlling well. #SUB#
Mandrill actively working from the bottom here.
Mandrill trying to control but Thing postures up. #T3#
Thing prevents Mandrill from improving his position.
Mandrill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thing.
Mandrill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandrill is working hard here to advance position.
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thing is looking to take a break and control but Mandrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thing is just content to waste time from the top position. Mandrill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandrill, not yet.
Mandrill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mandrill has momentary wrist control but Thing slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mandrill is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mandrill scores with a takedown into Thing's guard.
Mandrill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thing's head.#SUB2#
Thing has his foot on Mandrill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandrill works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thing is looking for a triangle but Mandrill pushes his legs off easily.
Mandrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thing looking for a guillotine here but Mandrill defends easily. #SUB2#
Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandrill is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Thing being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandrill working some strikes from top position.
Mandrill landing with the ground and pound.
Mandrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mandrill postures up.
Mandrill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thing Thing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandrill with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandrill is aware though and is defending well.
Mandrill stays in close to Thing's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mandrill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandrill trying to control but Thing is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mandrill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mandrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Mandrill prevents Thing from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thing actively working from the bottom here.
Mandrill winds up and cracks Thing with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Thing actively working from the bottom here.
Mandrill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Thing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandrill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mandrill wants to control but Thing is keeping him busy.
Mandrill working Thing over with strikes.
Mandrill wants to control but Thing is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mandrill connects with a nice short shot to Thing's temple.
Thing keeping control of the position.
Mandrill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Mandrill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandrill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Mandrill!
Thing Thing spoke after the fight, saying 'THING!'.

Event: RapidFC 29
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thing misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Thing forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega tries to work over Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thing is trying to drag Ortega to the mat but Ortega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thing trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ortega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brian Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thing misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Thing gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortega'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.#T1##SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thing lands a couple of digs.
Thing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thing postures up. #SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Thing pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Thing pushes his legs off easily.
Thing throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thing lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thing defends well.
My spies in UnderGround Training Facility inform me that Thing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thing looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Thing content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Ortega has his foot on Thing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thing works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Thing slips an elbow through the middle.
Thing trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Thing connects with a couple of short punches.
Thing is working Ortega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thing trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thing trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thing with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortega's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Thing pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Thing looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thing forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Thing tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Thing back against the cage.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thing.
Ortega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brian Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.#T1#
Thing tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thing stalling against the cage.
Thing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortega dodges an elbow strike from Thing.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Thing struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Thing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortega. #TD2#
Thing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ortega regains guard immediately. #T2#
Thing stands up over Ortega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thing stands up over Ortega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Thing trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Thing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortega wants to hit a switch here but Thing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ortega there! #T3#
Thing has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortega's face. #ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
Thing cracks Ortega with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
During a confident post fight interview, Thing Thing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Grandis throws a body punch but Thing moves out of range.
Grandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robert Grandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis looks to land a left hand but Thing moved out of range nicely.
Grandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Thing holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grandis.
Thing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grandis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grandis stops a takedown attempt from Thing.
Grandis misses with a body punch.
Thing is working for takedown but Grandis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thing Thing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandis lands a hook that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Grandis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Thing 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.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Thing controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing wants a takedown but no success here.
Grandis is pressed up against the cage. Thing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grandis down to the mat. Grandis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grandis loads up on a big right hand but Thing slips the punch.
Grandis throws out a powerful jab.
Thing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandis throws out the jab.
Grandis throws out a loose jab but Thing uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Grandis throws out a loose jab but Thing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thing slips under a jab.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thing.
Grandis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grandis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thing with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grandis to score with a decent uppercut.
Grandis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grandis misses with a looping left.
Grandis swings for the body but Thing moves out of range.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Thing.
Grandis connects with a jab.
Thing wants to clinch
letting Grandis counter with a right hand.
Grandis swats away the attempt to clinch by Thing.
Robert Grandis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Thing tries to clinch
enabling Grandis to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Grandis misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thing does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thing defending well as Grandis loads up on a big left hand.
Thing tries to counter with a takedown but Grandis is quick to defend against it.
Grandis missing with a left hand there. Thing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thing is looking to counter the offense by Grandis and move into the clinch.
Grandis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thing tries to close the distance and clinch but Grandis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grandis misses with an uppercut.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grandis digs a good body shot into Thing's ribs.
Thing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grandis misses with an uppercut.
Thing fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Thing swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thing moves away from the strike by Grandis.
Grandis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thing under the eye.
Grandis throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Thing counters by clinching up.
Grandis scores with a shot to the side of Thing's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thing.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Thing controls his hands.
Thing wants to take the fight to the mat but Grandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grandis.
Grandis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thing is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grandis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the body from Grandis misses #TD#
so Thing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thing 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.
Grandis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grandis holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thing is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grandis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grandis controls Thing momentarily but Thing frees himself.
Thing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandis throws out the jab.
Thing seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grandis looks to throw the jab but Thing is out of range.
Good exchange - Grandis coming out on top.
Thing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandis.
A shot to the liver by Grandis. Beautiful body shot.
Grandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandis takes a swing at Thing's ribcage but misses.
Thing seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Grandis. Beautiful body shot.
Thing throws a leg kick
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Thing's shoulder, as Thing tries to avoid the shot.
Thing wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Thing misses.
Grandis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thing moves out of range of the strikes.
Grandis throws a looping overhand right but Thing ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Grandis finds it's target.#T1#
Grandis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grandis scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Grandis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thing doesn't seem phased though.
Thing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Thing gets the takedown into side control.
Thing looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grandis is avoiding damage well.
Thing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandis keeps working.
Grandis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thing's best efforts.
Thing is stalling here. Grandis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thing seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grandis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thing can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Thing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grandis working away.
Thing is trying to get back to half guard.
Thing Thing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Thing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A control attempt from Thing but he's now mounted!
Grandis controlling the pace for now.
Thing is looking to get to half guard.
Thing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thing is trying desperately to improve position.
Thing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thing is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thing is trying desperately to improve position.
Grandis content just to control the position here.
Thing tries to hold on but Grandis pushes him away.
Grandis wants to get back to his feet but Thing is holding on tight.
Thing tries to lock up and control but Grandis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grandis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thing has time to react.
Grandis throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Thing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully.
Grandis wants to stand up but Thing is controlling him.
Thing connects with a couple of short punches.
Thing wants to pass the guard but Grandis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.
Thing stands up over Grandis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thing throwing strikes from guard but Grandis blocks nicely.
Thing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Thing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grandis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grandis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thing is in close to Grandis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thing Thing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Thing postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.
Grandis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thing preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Grandis tries to sprawl but Thing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grandis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thing.
Thing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grandis wants to control but Thing is keeping busy. #SUB#
Thing is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thing lands a nice short elbow.
Thing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grandis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thing's back!
Grandis tries to get the hooks in deep but Thing pushed the leg off.
Thing is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Thing actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thing Thing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grandis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Robert Grandis!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Robert Grandis!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Robert Grandis!

Robert Grandis wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Robert Grandis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thing Thing spoke after the fight, saying 'THING!'.

Event: IVT 13
Date: Apr 29, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Louis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thing to the ground. Louis is now in Thing's guard.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thing working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thing is controlling Louis's posture.
Louis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing wants to control the position but Louis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thing holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Louis. #T1#
Louis thows a huge punch but Thing dodges it nicely.
Louis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thing is not content to let Louis control the position.
Louis throwing shots but Thing is blocking nicely.
Louis is thwarting Thing's attempts to control the position.
Louis is keen to just control but Thing is a slippery customer.
Louis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thing is concentrating on defense, preventing Louis from advancing position.
Thing is not content to let Louis control the position.#SUB2#
Thing is defending against the submission attempts here by Louis.
Thing wants to control but Louis is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Louis misses with a takedown attempt - Thing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Louis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thing but Thing pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Louis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thing did well to prevent Louis getting side control.
Thing is controlling Louis's trapped leg to prevent Louis from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Louis is pressing down on Thing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thing is holding on for now. #T3#
Thing tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Thing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thing.
Thing keeping full guard, as Louis tries to pass.
Louis being controlled here momentarily.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Thing is keeping the position.
Thing trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Louis trying to control but Thing is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thing wants to clinch up but Louis keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Louis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Thing manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Louis on his heels. He'll look to pass Louis's guard now, I'm sure.
Thing scoring with some ground and pound.
Thing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thing has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thing is in close to Louis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thing chips away with some ground and pound.
Louis looking for a sweep. Not yet Louis, not yet.
Thing postures up and lands a big shot to Louis's brow.
Thing trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing works over Louis with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Thing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thing connects with a couple of short punches.
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thing landing with the ground and pound.
Thing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Louis is rocked!
Louis controls Thing momentarily but Thing frees himself.
Louis is still in real trouble! Can Thing finish him?#SUB2#
Louis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Louis 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.
Thing arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Louis's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
Thing Thing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IVT 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Thing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thing shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoldyk sprawls well. He's pushed Thing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoldyk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thing has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zoldyk.#TD#
Zoldyk gets caught napping as Thing dives in and scores a takedown. Zoldyk manages to retain guard.
Thing cracks Zoldyk with a solid left hand.
Zoldyk wants to sweep here but Thing controlling him for the moment.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.
Zoldyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoldyk, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Zoldyk working a defensive guard here.
Thing scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Zoldyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thing is stalling in the full guard.
Thing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoldyk for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk wants to sweep here but Thing controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zoldyk looking for subs off his back but Thing has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.
Zoldyk has hold of Thing's hands but Thing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thing lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Zoldyk tries to roll over but Thing keeps him under control.
Zoldyk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zoldyk wants to improve his position but Thing is controlling well. #SUB#
Thing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zoldyk is looking to get back to full guard here but Thing has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Thing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thing 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.
Zoldyk is trying to control Thing's posture but Thing avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Thing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoldyk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zoldyk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thing is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zoldyk tries to reverse the position but Thing maintains control.
Thing lands a big elbow.
Thing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zoldyk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zoldyk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thing working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Thing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zoldyk sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thing connects with a nice short shot to Zoldyk's temple.
Thing is nestled in close to Zoldyk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thing lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thing looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zoldyk wants to improve his position but Thing is controlling well.
Zoldyk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zoldyk keeps trying to improve his 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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Zoldyk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.
Thing cracks Zoldyk with a solid left hand.
Thing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zoldyk 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thing 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 Zoldyk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoldyk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Zoldyk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thing shoots in and drives through. Zoldyk sprawls well.
Thing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoldyk as he avoids it easily.
Thing Thing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zoldyk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thing Thing. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thing has his takedown stuffed
and Zoldyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zoldyk blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoldyk! But no joy.
Thing tries to clinch there but Zoldyk circles away.
It seemed like Zoldyk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zoldyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thing darts in looking for a takedown but Zoldyk gets double underhooks and turns Thing into the cage. #T2#
Thing shoots in looking for a takedown. Zoldyk tries to sprawl out of it but Thing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zoldyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zoldyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Thing closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD#
Thing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zoldyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thing is one step ahead there.
Zoldyk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thing chips away with some ground and pound.
Thing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Zoldyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thing is aware though and is defending well.
Zoldyk trying to keep a closed guard but Thing is proving a slippery customer.
Thing Thing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thing is in close to Zoldyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thing trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoldyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Thing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?#T4#
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoldyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thing is one step ahead there.
Zoldyk is adopting a defensive guard.
Thing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zoldyk is trying to control the position but Thing postures up.
Zoldyk wants to sweep here but Thing controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zoldyk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thing 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 Zoldyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoldyk manages to get back to half guard.
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 Thing Thing will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zoldyk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thing misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Zoldyk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zoldyk is working Thing over against the cage.
Zoldyk misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zoldyk fails to land.
Thing just leaning against Zoldyk, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoldyk. #TD#
Thing gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thing working Zoldyk over with strikes. #SUB#
Thing is looking for a kimura but Zoldyk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thing to get the leverage.
Thing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thing is thwarting Zoldyk's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Thing working Zoldyk over with strikes. #SUB2#
Zoldyk looking for submissions off his back.
Thing lands strikes from half guard.
Thing controlling the action here.
Thing lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Thing maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zoldyk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thing has cracked it and Zoldyk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thing Thing!
During a confident post fight interview, Thing Thing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IVT Friday 3
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1##TD#
Thing fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teshanovich sprawls well initially but Thing persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Thing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teshanovich is not content to let Thing control the position.
Teshanovich wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Thing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teshanovich defends it well. #SUB#
Thing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thing seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Teshanovich scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thing manages to mount him!
Teshanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thing controlling from mount.
Teshanovich is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thing mounts Teshanovich! Really nice guard pass there!
Teshanovich tries to hold on but Thing postures up.#SUB#
Thing is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Teshanovich is surviving well by controlling Thing's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Thing goes for an armbar but Teshanovich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teshanovich.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Teshanovich from controlling successfully.
Thing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teshanovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Thing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Thing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teshanovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teshanovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Thing keeping moving, preventing Teshanovich from controlling successfully.
Thing seems keen to control Teshanovich's posture.#SUB#
Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teshanovich is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thing has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Teshanovich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thing has tightened it up now! Teshanovich 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 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thing Thing!
A victorious Thing Thing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IVT 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Thing throws a head kick but Quirez moves out of range.
Quirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thing defends it well.
Quirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thing was well out of range. Poor timing from Quirez.#TD#
Quirez tries to sprawl but Thing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thing drops an elbow to the side of Quirez's head.
Quirez tries to kick Thing off but Thing keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quirez gets back to full guard.
Thing wants to get up but he can't break Quirez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thing landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Quirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thing defends it easily.
Thing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Quirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quirez is wriggling around but Thing manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thing controlling the pace.
Thing prevents Quirez from improving his position.
Thing is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quirez!
Thing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Thing controlling the position easily from mount.
Thing landing shots from mount.
Quirez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Quirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thing lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Thing with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thing moves to take his opponent's back.
Thing slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4##SUB#
Thing is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thing slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quirez trying to control the hands but Thing breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing 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##CL#
Thing has Quirez up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Thing is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quirez can't fight it off and eventually Thing manages to take the fight to the floor. Quirez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thing lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thing controls the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Quirez has eaten all the pies!
Thing is in close to Quirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quirez's head.
Thing is in close to Quirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thing passes into half guard. #T1#
Thing is taking a breather. Quirez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Quirez wants to get back to full guard.
Quirez is looking to control Thing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quirez avoid being mounted?
Well, if Thing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Quirez trying to control here.
Thing controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Thing there.
Quirez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thing has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thing controlling from mount. #SUB#
Thing wants to finish this one by submission but Quirez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thing.
Quirez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Thing controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Thing working for a guillotine from mount but Quirez is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Thing is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quirez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thing controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Thing lands a heavy elbow.
Thing is landing with some decent strikes but Quirez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thing controlling his opponent.
Thing raining down shots from the mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quirez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thing Thing dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
#R3#
Quirez throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Thing counters by clinching up. #TD#
Thing is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quirez can't fight it off and eventually Thing manages to take the fight to the floor. Quirez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thing postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Thing gets to his feet. Quirez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quirez thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Thing feints and as Quirez raises his hands in defense, Thing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Thing is working Quirez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thing stays in close to Quirez's body and controls the position. #SU#
Thing stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Thing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quirez takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Thing has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Quirez uses from the top position. #SUB#
Thing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thing wants to sweep here but Quirez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Thing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quirez's guard. #REVR#
Thing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quirez's head.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard.
Thing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quirez can do to turn this around?
Thing prevents Quirez from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Thing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thing stands up over Quirez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quirez looking to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thing is stalling in the full guard.
Thing is fighting to break Quirez's control of his arms but Quirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thing is pushing down on Quirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Thing has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quirez pushes Thing off looking to stand but Thing dives back in and keeps control.
Manny Quirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thing Thing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Thing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thing Thing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thing Thing!
Thing Thing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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