Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 27: Xmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Eugen misses. #TD2#
Knox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knox is standing up over Eugen. Eugen looks to escape but Knox dives into side control. #REVR#
Eugen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eugen to see if he's OK.
Knox misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knox working the ground and pound.
Eugen is trying to buck Knox off.
Eugen taking a bit of punishment here - Knox scoring with strikes.
Eugen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Knox crashes against the mat. #T1#
Knox in side control lands a decent elbow.
Eugen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox cracks Eugen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knox is chipping away with strikes.
Knox prevents Eugen from escaping the position.
Eugen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Knox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knox working the head and body with strikes.
Knox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eugen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knox is controlling him well.
Knox working the body and head with strikes.
Knox landing strikes. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Knox.
Eugen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knox is controlling him well.
Knox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knox working the ground and pound but Eugen is defending the strikes.
Eugen bucks up and tries to throw Knox off but instead Knox has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eugen is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Knox scores with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Knox.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Knox cracks Eugen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Eugen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Knox has his opponent's back but Eugen is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Knox.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Eugen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eugen looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eugen stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Eugen - just one landing. #T4#
Eugen lands a nice looking body shot.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eugen misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox shoots in but no luck this time.
Eugen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eugen cracks Knox with a good jab.
Eugen looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Knox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.
Eugen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugen slips under a jab.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen moves out of range as Knox strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Eugen misses the target.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox feints the counter takedown.
Eugen lands with a nice body punch.
Eugen misses with a body shot.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eugen misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Eugen.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Eugen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eugen throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen misses with a wild combination.
Knox cracks Eugen with an open hand slap.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Eugen ducks down to avoid it.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox avoids the body shot from Eugen.
Knox lands a jab to Eugen's midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Eugen's belly button to the back.
Eugen scores with a nice strike.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Knox feints the counter takedown.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Eugen.
Eugen looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Eugen. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Eugen misses its target.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Eugen throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eugen as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Knox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beta Knox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eugen is looking to escape.#T3#
Nice strikes from Knox there.
Eugen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knox.
Knox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knox working Eugen over with strikes.
Eugen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Knox there.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Knox lands strikes from half guard.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Eugen's head. #ROC2#Eugen is rocked!
Eugen is looking to escape.
Knox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Eugen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eugen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knox is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Eugen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Knox fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Eugen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Knox! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
A victorious Beta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: Grunge 23: Dirt
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Bully sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bully connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eugen moves out of range of the strikes.
Eugen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bully connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eugen scrambles back to his feet.
Eugen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eugen misses with a straight left.
Eugen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eugen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eugen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bully in his tracks.
Eugen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eugen swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
Bully avoids the body shot from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a looping right.#T1##TD#
Bully shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eugen is trying to defend but Bully finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.
Eugen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bully is controlling the pace.
Eugen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bully scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eugen looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Bully stalling.
Bully lands strikes from half guard.
Eugen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bully in particular looking to stall.
Bully prevents Eugen from standing back up.
Bully wants to take a breather but Eugen is having none of it.
Eugen taking some punishment here, with Bully in his half guard.
Bully wants to free his trapped foot but Eugen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Bully stops Eugen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bully misses with a looping right.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Eugen misses with a body shot
and Bully makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bully. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Eugen misses.
Bully misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Eugen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eugen misses with a shot to the body
and Bully counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eugen thinking.
Bully circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Bully counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Eugen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Bully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Eugen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bully. That one must have hurt.
Eugen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bully.
Bully shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eugen eats them both and turns towards Bully to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Eugen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eugen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bully. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen blocks a jab.
Bully swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
Bully takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eugen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Bully wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eugen throws a jab when Bully was well out of range.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bully was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Bully attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bully throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bully's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyber Bully 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##TD#
Bully darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eugen is trying to stand.
Bully wants to control but Eugen is keeping him busy.
Bully thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eugen's head.
Bully missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen is looking to escape.
Bully trying to control the action but Eugen is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bully drops an elbow to the side of Eugen's head. #T1#
Bully lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bully scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bully has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eugen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bully. #ES2#
Eugen kicks Bully off and gets back to his feet.
Bully tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bully.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Bully throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bully avoids the body shot from Eugen.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Bully misses.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Bully's head but Bully sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Bully, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eugen with a jab.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Bully ducks down to avoid it.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
Bully looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen connects with a crisp jab.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body. Bully takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bully takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bully takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bully.
Eugen throws the left hand but Bully avoids the punch easily.
Bully jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bully looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.#TD#
Bully feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bully won't allow Eugen to get back to his feet.
Eugen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet but Bully passes into half guard.
Eugen is looking to escape.#T3#
Eugen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bully manages to move to mount!
Bully lands a heavy elbow.
Eugen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bully landing strikes from the mount and Eugen is in trouble!
Eugen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bully landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eugen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bully working the ground and pound effectively.
Eugen really wants to buck Bully off and get back to his feet. #ES2#
Eugen bucks up and throws Bully to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
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!
Eugen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bully on the side of the head.
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Bully moved out of range nicely.
Eugen throws a hook but Bully blocks it.
Eugen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cyber Bully will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Eugen backs away, Bully returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eugen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bully uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bully defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand.
Bully throwing a counter right hand but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Bully lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bully slips a jab from Eugen.
Bully ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully moves forwards but Eugen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bully misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Bully closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bully lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bully throwing strikes from guard but Eugen blocks nicely. #T1#
Bully trying to control but Eugen is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Eugen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bully displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Bully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bully is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bully uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen works Bully's body with a nice hook.
Bully ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bully is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Bully.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bully looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Bully keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bully shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eugen as he avoids it easily.
Bully ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Bully's shoulder, as Bully tries to avoid the shot.
Bully misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eugen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bully to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Bully was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bully's corner calls for a 1-2. Bully obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Eugen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Bully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Bully changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bully.
Bully throwing a counter right hand but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Bully takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bully misses with a hook.
Eugen lands with a hook. Bully tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
Donk. Eugen catches Bully right on the button with a cross.
Eugen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bully looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bully lands a body shot.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Bully sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eugen misses the body punch
and Bully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bully counters with a straight right hand.
Bully connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bully feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bully sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bully takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bully fails with a takedown attempt.
Bully lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Bully moves away and avoids it.
Eugen throws a hook but Bully blocks it.
Bully takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Eugen misses
and Bully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bully lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bully is looking to score with low kicks.
Bully throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Bully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bully cracks Eugen with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Martin Eugen just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Bully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bully will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eugen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bully with a body shot.
Eugen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Bully drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Eugen pushes Bully off and gets back to his feet.
Bully shoots for a double leg takedown but Eugen sprawls well. He's pushed Bully's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Bully.
Eugen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bully throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eugen throws a jab when Bully was well out of range.
Eugen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bully finds it's way through Eugen's defenses.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Bully moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Eugen.
Bully throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bully throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Bully doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bully.
Eugen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bully off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bully shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eugen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyber Bully. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Eugen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bully doesn't seem bothered though.
Bully connects with a looping right hand.
Eugen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bully is just out of range.
Good shot there by Eugen.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen needs to keep his hands up - Bully had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen misses with a looping right.#T2#
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Bully slips the punch.
Bully fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eugen just manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Eugen both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Eugen misses.
A left lands for Bully.#TD#
Bully shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bully was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Eugen throws Bully to one side and escapes!
Eugen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eugen connects with a body shot that sends Bully's belly button to the back.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen throws a hook but Bully avoids it easily.
Eugen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bully. That's going to slow Eugen down.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eugen tests Bully's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Bully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Bully was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Bully.
Bully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen. #TD#
Bully throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eugen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bully is in Eugen's guard.#ES2#
Eugen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Eugen takes one on the button.
Eugen throws a hook but Bully avoids it easily.
Bully tries to counter with a takedown but Eugen is quick to defend against it.
Eugen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eugen throws a body punch but Bully moves out of range.
Bully misses with a few strikes there.
Eugen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen misses with a hook
and Bully counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.#T4#
Bully slips a straight right by Eugen.
Bully was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eugen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eugen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bully counter with a right hand.
Eugen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bully looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bully fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eugen checks it well.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Eugen misses.
A clash of legs there as Eugen blocks the low kick.
Eugen jabs Bully to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bully steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bully counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Bully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bully lands with a right hand.
Bully throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that fourth 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##TD#
Bully closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eugen's guard.
Bully 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.
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Bully from controlling successfully.
Bully is standing up over Eugen. Eugen looks to escape but Bully dives into side control.
Bully controlling the position.
Eugen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully is looking to take a break and control but Eugen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eugen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bully is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eugen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bully cracks Eugen with a big right hand but Eugen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cyber Bully overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bully lands a few punches from side control.
Eugen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bully is controlling him well.
Bully lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eugen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Eugen really wants to buck Bully off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Bully fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bully scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eugen?
Eugen is trying to stand up.
Bully putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bully tries to control but Eugen wriggling away.
Bully takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eugen is trying to stand.
BOOM! Bully connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Eugen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bully has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eugen's face.
Eugen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Eugen is bucking up trying to escape but Bully cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bully looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Eugen really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Bully working for a submission but Eugen is keeping him at bay.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bully scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bully fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Eugen is trying to stand.
Bully lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eugen hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bully cracks Eugen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyber Bully!
Cyber Bully retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Martin Eugen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen slips a jab from Thoressen.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoressen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thoressen thuds his right hand into Eugen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen throws a hook but Eugen avoids it easily.
Eugen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Eugen tries to keep at a distance but Thoressen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Eugen back against the cage.
Eugen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen. #BC2#
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Thoressen moves out of range as Eugen strikes.#T1#
Thoressen throws out a powerful jab.
Thoressen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range.
Thoressen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Thoressen misses with a left hand
and Eugen counters with a right hand to the body.
Thoressen moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Thoressen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen slips a straight right by Thoressen.
Eugen misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Eugen.
Eugen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eugen throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Thoressen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Thoressen as he connects with a hook.
Thoressen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Eugen blocks a jab.
Eugen connects with a body shot.
Eugen misses the body punch
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eugen cracks Thoressen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoressen.
Eugen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eugen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen moves in looking to clinch but Eugen pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Thoressen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Eugen.
Thoressen misses with a few strikes there.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Eugen thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Thoressen walks into a straight right hand from Eugen.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen throws a hook but Eugen avoids it easily.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eugen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Thoressen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thoressen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eugen misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Thoressen is out of range. #CL#
Thoressen forces Eugen back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen. #T4#
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Eugen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eugen tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Eugen.
Eugen is trying to break free.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
A short right from Thoressen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
and Thoressen counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoressen jabs at Eugen's body.
Eugen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eugen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoressen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoressen throws a nice looking combination but Eugen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoressen looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Thoressen ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen lands a glancing blow to the side of Eugen's head.
Eugen lands a body shot.
Thoressen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eugen back to the cage. Thoressen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Eugen punishes Thoressen's body with a nice straight punch.
Thoressen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Thoressen throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen lands a jab to Thoressen's midsection.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Eugen scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Thoressen slips under a jab from Eugen.
Magnus Thoressen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Thoressen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen lands with a cross.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Thoressen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eugen can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Eugen - just one landing.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Thoressen with an uppercut!#ROC2#Thoressen is rocked!
Thoressen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Thoressen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Thoressen saw that one coming.
Thoressen seems to have got his legs back now.
Thoressen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eugen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thoressen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Thoressen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a leg kick that knocks Eugen off balance momentarily.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoressen sizes up Eugen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eugen misses with a straight left.
Eugen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eugen throws the left hand but Thoressen avoids the punch easily.
Thoressen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Thoressen is looking to counter punch.
Thoressen is looking to clinch but Eugen is avoiding it.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen. #T3#
Thoressen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eugen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thoressen misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Eugen moves away from the strike by Thoressen.
Thoressen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoressen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoressen misses the target.
Eugen misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Eugen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PANDA 36
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen slips a straight right by Slayer.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayer takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
Eugen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Eugen closes the distance and pushes Slayer back into the cage.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Slayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Eugen holds him up against the cage and eventually Slayer drops back down to his feet.
Slayer jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Slayer around his waist. Slayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slayer is trying to drag Eugen to the mat but Eugen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Slayer.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slayer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slayer. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayer looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen moves in looking to clinch but Slayer pushes him off.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##CL2#
Slayer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eugen, pushing him back against the cage.
Eugen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slayer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eugen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slayer is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slayer.
Slayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eugen to keep the fight standing.
Eugen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Slayer is trying to trip Eugen. He has hold of a leg but Eugen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slayer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eugen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eugen passes into side control. #SU#
Eugen decides to stand back up. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eugen wants to clinch.
Eugen walks into a left hand.
Eugen moves out of range as Slayer strikes.
Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Eugen closes the distance and pushes Slayer back into the cage.#TD2#
Slayer gets control of Eugen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Slayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eugen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Slayer looking to pass the guard.
Slayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayer pushing down on Eugen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eugen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Slayer manages to pass to mount!
Slayer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Eugen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slayer.
Eugen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Slayer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Eugen is holding on tight.
Slayer tries to take Eugen's back but instead Eugen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slayer trying to control the action but Eugen is working from the bottom.
Slayer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eugen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Slayer is looking for a kimura but Eugen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slayer to get the leverage.
Eugen is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chief Slayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Slayer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eugen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eugen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BOOM! Eugen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Slayer. Slayer tries to recover but Eugen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Slayer lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoressen looks to land a right hand but Eugen moved out of range.
Thoressen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thoressen throws a good cross that connects.
Thoressen lunges at Eugen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eugen's hand.
Eugen closes the distance but Thoressen moves to the side
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugen moves in looking to clinch but Thoressen pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Thoressen as he connects with a hook.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Thoressen does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Eugen darts in and clinches Thoressen up against the cage.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen jumps guard but Thoressen stands there with Eugen around his waist. Eugen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thoressen lands a knee to the body.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen connects with a knee to the head.
Thoressen'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.
Thoressen throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Thoressen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thoressen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoressen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eugen's efforts to push away.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eugen misses with the head strike. #T2#
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Thoressen taking a breather.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back 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!
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Eugen.
Eugen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoressen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eugen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoressen counters with a low kick, right behind Eugen 's knee.
Eugen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thoressen digs a good body shot into Eugen's ribs.
Thoressen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eugen. That did some damage!
Eugen lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Thoressen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Eugen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Eugen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoressen to keep the fight standing.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thoressen has Eugen pushed against the cage.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Eugen blocks with his arms. #BC#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eugen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thoressen cracks Eugen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Jab, jab by Thoressen - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen is looking to clinch.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Eugen avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Thoressen closes the distance and clinches.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Eugen has been cut.
Thoressen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen blocking some punches.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thoressen has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
Thoressen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoressen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thoressen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eugen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eugen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Eugen darts in and clinches Thoressen up against the cage.
Thoressen landing knees to the body.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoressen.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoressen lands a hook that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen slows down the pace here. #T1#
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen is looking to control Eugen's arms but Eugen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thoressen has his back to the cage.
Eugen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thoressen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Eugen blocks with his arms.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eugen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
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!
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head.
Thoressen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen scores with a shot to the side of Eugen's head. #ROC2#Eugen is rocked!
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Eugen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Eugen.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen trying to control the position but instead, Eugen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thoressen into the cage.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eugen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thoressen smiles and moves away. #T4#
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Thoressen both land. Nice combination.
Thoressen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Eugen.
Thoressen unleashes a big counter combination but Eugen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnus Thoressen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thoressen takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Thoressen scores with a four punch combination!
Thoressen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eugen on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Eugen blocks with his arms.
Thoressen crunches a lovely knee into Eugen's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thoressen lands a slapping body shot.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
A punch combination from Thoressen misses.
Thoressen clobbers Eugen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eugen misses with a double jab
and Thoressen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eugen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoressen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eugen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thoressen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoressen connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Thoressen.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eugen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thoressen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eugen scrambles back to his feet.
Eugen tries to clinch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Eugen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Eugen saw that one coming.
Thoressen throws a leg kick which misses Eugen's front leg but catches the back leg as Eugen tries to avoid it. #T1#
Eugen wants to clinch but Thoressen slips to the side
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen tries to clinch there but Thoressen circles away. #CL#
Eugen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
Eugen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thoressen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Eugen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoressen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eugen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thoressen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eugen is trying to push Thoressen away but Thoressen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eugen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eugen wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoressen won't allow it.
Thoressen crunches a lovely knee into Eugen's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoressen missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoressen prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thoressen effectively controlling the action here.
Eugen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eugen trying to stall but Thoressen improves his position.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Eugen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Eugen tries to score a body lock takedown but Thoressen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Eugen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen blocking some punches. #T3#
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Thoressen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Thoressen.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen lands with a light punch inside.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Eugen gets through Thoressen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thoressen with a knee to the head.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoressen to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Thoressen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eugen's face. #T4#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Eugen blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Thoressen.
Thoressen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Thoressen stalling in the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thoressen. That's going to slow Eugen down.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
A left lands for Thoressen.
Thoressen tests Eugen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Eugen darts in trying to clinch
and Thoressen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
Magnus Thoressen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Martin Eugen was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020

Martin Eugen had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Miguel Machin was cancelled.

Event: PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werthers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Eugen has Werthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Eugen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Werthers's efforts to push away.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Werthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werthers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Werthers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen is looking to clinch.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Werthers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Werthers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werthers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugen has time to react.#CL2#
Eugen closes the distance and pushes Werthers back into the cage.
Werthers blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Werthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werthers throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen throws the left hand but Werthers avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Werthers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eugen 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.
Eugen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Werthers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eugen wants to clinch.
Eugen lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Eugen has knocked Werthers down with a huge combo! Eugen steps away and waves a wobbly Werthers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Werthers is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Eugen takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Werthers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Werthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werthers blocking some punches. #BC#
Werthers breaks the clinch.
Werthers throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Werthers ducks into an uppercut from Eugen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Eugen gets a clinch.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen pushes Ithamar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
A short right from Eugen on the inside.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Ithamar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eugen pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Eugen clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ithamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ithamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ithamar.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ithamar.
We've been hearing reports that Eugen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ithamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen gets through Ithamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ithamar.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
Ithamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ithamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Ithamar jumps into guard, dragging Eugen to the mat.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
Eugen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ithamar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Eugen tries to pass.
Eugen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eugen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithamar has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Eugen is defending well. Ithamar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Eugen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ithamar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Martin Eugen was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eugen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahvenus dives in and grabs Eugen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugen pushes down on Ahvenus's head and hops out.

Ahvenus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eugen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ahvenus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahvenus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahvenus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eugen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ahvenus postures up in Eugen's guard and throws a big left but Eugen blocks it.
Ahvenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugen striking off his back but it's not causing Ahvenus any problems.
Ahvenus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eugen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen striking off his back but it's not causing Ahvenus any problems.
Eugen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Ahvenus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahvenus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus landing some decent shots from guard.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahvenus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eugen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ahvenus wants to control from the top but Eugen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahvenus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahvenus lands a couple of elbows.
Ahvenus passes Eugen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahvenus wants to take a breather but Eugen is having none of it.
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eugen is staying active underneath Ahvenus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eugen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Ahvenus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahvenus working over Eugen with some ground and pound. Eugen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eugen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus controlling the pace.
Eugen taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Eugen tries to roll over but Ahvenus keeps him under control.
Eugen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahvenus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ahvenus there.
Ahvenus is keen to just control but Eugen is a slippery customer.
Ahvenus prevents Eugen from improving his position.
Eugen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eugen is pressing down on Ahvenus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eugen trying to strike off his back.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eugen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahvenus's guard.

Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahvenus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eugen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there.
Ahvenus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahvenus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eugen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahvenus is still trying to improve position.
Eugen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
Eugen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahvenus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eugen being controlled here momentarily.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus is trying to control the position but Eugen postures up.
Eugen throwing strikes from guard but Ahvenus blocks nicely.
Ahvenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eugen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahvenus controls Eugen momentarily but Eugen frees himself.
Eugen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahvenus.
Eugen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there.
Ahvenus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eugen won't allow Ahvenus to sweep him here.
Ahvenus tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahvenus is trying to control the position but Eugen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Eugen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahvenus.
Our sources have told us that Eugen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Ahvenus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahvenus.
Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Ahvenus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahvenus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahvenus.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahvenus drops back down to his feet.
Ahvenus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen misses with some punches.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahvenus wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Martin Eugen has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Ahvenus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahvenus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahvenus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eugen.
Ahvenus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eugen.
Eugen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahvenus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eugen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahvenus pulls Eugen in close to his closed guard and prevents Eugen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eugen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahvenus is trying to keep Eugen in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahvenus is on top in guard.

Eugen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus works over Eugen with some ground and pound from guard.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahvenus can do to turn this around?
Eugen has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Ahvenus from controlling successfully.
Eugen striking off his back but it's not causing Ahvenus any problems.
Eugen punching from the bottom.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Eugen trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahvenus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahvenus distracts Eugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahvenus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahvenus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahvenus chips away with some ground and pound.
Eugen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Eugen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eugen trying to strike off his back.
Ahvenus won't allow Eugen to sweep him here.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus trying to control but Eugen is working from the bottom.
Eugen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Ahvenus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Eugen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahvenus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahvenus drops back down to his feet.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahvenus fails to pull guard.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Ahvenus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eugen defends it nicely.
Ahvenus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen moves in looking to clinch but Ahvenus pushes him off.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahvenus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Eugen gets caught napping as Ahvenus dives in and scores a takedown. Eugen manages to retain guard.
Ahvenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Eugen.
Ahvenus controlling the action here.
Ahvenus blocks the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eugen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen missing with punches from the bottom.
Ahvenus blocks the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Ahvenus is trying for a kimura here. Eugen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ahvenus wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Ahvenus!
Simo Ahvenus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 69
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Eugen slips under a jab.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Eugen throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Eugen as he checks the leg kick.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eugen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen misses with a two punch combination.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Eugen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eugen scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
A countering left hand to the body from Eugen misses.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Eugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Eugen blocks the body kick.
Eugen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eugen feints a jab promting Liu to slip. Eugen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Liu lands a head shot.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Eugen swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu. #T3#
Eugen staying out of range there.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu lunges at Eugen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eugen's hand.
Eugen throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Eugen's ribs.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugen misses with a combination
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a straight right. #T4#
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Liu throws a hook but Eugen blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eugen backs up against the cage.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Eugen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eugen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Liu throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
A nice combination there by Eugen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eugen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Eugen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Eugen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu tried to counter with a leg kick but Eugen avoided it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab. #T2#
Eugen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu misses with a low kick as Eugen jumps back.
Eugen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Liu moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Liu throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
Liu cracks Eugen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Liu throws a head kick but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Eugen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liu backs up against the cage.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eugen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eugen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Eugen's torso.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Liu motions for Eugen to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Eugen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a series of punches but Eugen avoids them all with ease.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen slips a straight right by Liu.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eugen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a body kick that stops Eugen in his tracks momentarily.
Eugen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen avoids a kick to the body.
Eugen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Eugen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eugen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Liu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eugen takes a step back to recover.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Eugen avoids it.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks for the body kick but Eugen saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu lands a head kick. Eugen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu slips a jab from Eugen.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Eugen coming out on top.
Eugen throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu punishes Eugen's body with a nice straight punch.
Eugen lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eugen.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu. #T3#
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Eugen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eugen takes a step back to recover.
Eugen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu cracks Eugen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eugen lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands a high kick!
Liu looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Eugen wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.#T4#
Eugen misses with the combination.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Liu slips a straight right by Eugen.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eugen's head.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Liu tenderised Eugen's leg. Eugen is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 65
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Eye throws a leg kick which misses Eugen's front leg but catches the back leg as Eugen tries to avoid it.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Eye thuds a left hand into Eugen's body.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eye, as that shot connected.
Eye throws a head kick but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eye takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ass Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eye throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Eye is predictable there
and Eugen counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eye throws out the jab.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
Eugen misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Eugen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Third Eye has been cut.
Eugen misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
Eye slips a jab from Eugen.
Eye tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eye really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Eye.
Eye lands a nice looking body shot.
Eugen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eugen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eye.
Eye lands a jab to Eugen's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Eye saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Eye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Eugen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eye throws a shot from downtown. Eugen moves away and avoids it.
Eugen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eugen jabs Eye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
Eye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eye lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eugen's sensitive parts.
Eye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eugen's hands.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Eugen throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
Eye connects with a solid leg kick.
Eye connects with a body shot.#T3#
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Eye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eugen lands a jab to the nose.
Eye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eugen's head backwards.
Eye motions for Eugen to come forward. Eye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Eye misses.
Eye thuds his right hand into Eugen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eye is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
Eye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eugen in his tracks.
Eye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eye throws a low kick but Eugen avoids it.
Jab by Eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen misses with a wild combination.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Eye saw that one coming.
Eye takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eye cracks the inside of Eugen's front leg.
Eye throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eugen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eugen's head backwards.
A big left from Eye misses.
As Eye backs off Eugen throws a huge counter combo but Eye manages to avoid it all.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eugen throws a right hand that Eye ducks under and follows up with a left that Eye also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Third Eye's cut is getting worse.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Third Eye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
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#
Eye connects with a jab.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eye lands a leg kick that knocks Eugen off balance momentarily.
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Third Eye is winning the standup battle so far.
Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugen.
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Eye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eugen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eugen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eye throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eugen counters with a series of strikes. Eye will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eye lands a right hook to the body.
Eugen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eye.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eye jabs at Eugen's body.
Good leg kick by Eye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Eugen misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eye.
The crowd cheers as Eye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eugen doesn't seem phased though.
Eugen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Eye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eugen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Eye connects with a right hand. Eugen shakes it off.
Eye throws a low kick, looking for Eugen's leg but Eugen calmly moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a two punch combination.
Eye throws a looping overhand right but Eugen ducks down to avoid it.
Eye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eye cracks Eugen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eugen on the side of the head. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eye, right into the meat.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eye scores with a jab. Eugen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Eye.
Eugen takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Eye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugen.
As Eye backs off Eugen throws a huge counter combo but Eye manages to avoid it all.
Eye swings for the body but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Eye jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eye looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Eugen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eye throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eugen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Eye with an uppercut!
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Eugen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Eye has got the better of the exchanges.
Eye dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Eye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eye misses with a low kick as Eugen jumps back.
Eugen unleashes a big counter combination but Eye bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eugen scores with a jab to the head.
Eye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eugen throws a right hand that Eye ducks under and follows up with a left that Eye also avoids with ease.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Eye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eye walks into a left hand.
Eye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eugen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eye - the referee stops the clock and Eugen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eye. Eugen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eye drops his hands momentarily and Eugen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eye lands with an overhand left.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
Eye slips a straight right by Eugen.
Eugen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye.
Eye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Eye.
Eye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Eugen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eye.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Eye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eugen momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye.
Good leg kick by Eye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
Eye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Eye.
Eugen misses the jab.
Eugen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eye counters with a low kick, right behind Eugen 's knee.
Eye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eye has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab from Eye does it's job there.#T3#
Eugen misses with the combination.
Eugen throws a combination that misses
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eye.
Eye throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Eye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eye connects with a looping right hand.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Eye jabs Eugen right on the nose. Eugen blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Eye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eye slips a jab and a cross from Eugen. #T4#
Eye lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eugen takes one on the button.
Eye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eugen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Eugen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eye throws a leg kick which misses Eugen's front leg but catches the back leg as Eugen tries to avoid it.
Eye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Eugen checks a leg kick nicely.
Eugen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eugen can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen throws a counter combo.
A head kick from Eye lands but Eugen takes it in his stride.
Eugen throws a nice looking combination but Eye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eugen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Eye fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Eye moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eye lands the left hand.#T1#
Eugen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eye counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eugen's knee momentarily.
Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eye with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eugen ducks right into an uppercut from Eye.
Eye with a jab.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eye.
Eugen misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eugen thinking.
Eye missing with a left hand there. Eugen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eye throws a leg kick but Eugen sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eye.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Eye lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Eye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eye.
An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target.
Eugen moves out of range as Eye strikes.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eugen scores with a sloppy right hand. Eye should have avoided that one.
Eye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Eugen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eugen takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
Eugen misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
Eye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eugen's calf.
Eye jabs Eugen right on the nose. Eugen blinks but takes it well.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Eye throws a sloppy head kick and Eugen moves out of range easily.
Eye lands a nice shot that snaps Eugen's head back.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eye connects with an inside leg kick.
Eye lands a nice shot that snaps Eugen's head back.
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!
Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Eye throws a leg kick but Eugen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eugen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye had his way with Martin Eugen in that round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
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!
#R5#
Eye scores with a punch to the head.
Eugen staying out of range there.
Eugen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eye.
Eye misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Eye misses its target.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Eye counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eye.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eugen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Eye shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eugen throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Eye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eugen misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eugen checks a low kick from Eye.
Eye dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Eugen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eye back to the cage. Eugen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eye throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Eye.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Eye.
Eye tried to counter with a leg kick but Eugen avoided it.
Eye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eye.
Eye misses with a head kick.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Eye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eugen on the side of the head.
Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Eye.
Eye thumps Eugen with a low kick.#T3#
Eye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eugen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eugen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Eugen tries to move into range but Eye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eye cracks Eugen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eye connects with a leg kick. Eugen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eye scores with a jab to the head.
Eye sizes up Eugen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Eye throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Eye there.
Eugen drops his hands momentarily and Eye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eye scores with a decent looking hook.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Eye is looking to slow Eugen down with leg kicks.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Eye connects with a solid leg kick.
Eye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eugen misses with a left hand
and Eugen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eye 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye!
Third Eye is the new featherweight champion!
Third Eye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Martin Eugen had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Hill defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
Hill misses with a takedown
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill lands a jab to the head.
Hill tries to move into range but Eugen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eugen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill looks for a takedown but Eugen sprawls well.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eugen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen throws a good cross that connects.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a hook but Eugen avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill misses the body punch
and Eugen counters with a one-two to the body.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen lands with a nice combination. Hill backs away looking to recover.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Eugen. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hill lands with an overhand left.
Eugen lands a head shot.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Hill lands with a straight right. Eugen didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Hill misses.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
Eugen slips under a jab from Hill.
Eugen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eugen misses with a wild combination.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eugen with a hook.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses the jab.#T3#
Hill throws a right hand that misses
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill throws a sloppy body shot
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Hill is rocked!
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen misses with a body shot.
Hill seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Eugen moved out of range.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen scores with a hook.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eugen counter with a right hand.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Eugen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill scores with a decent looking hook.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Eugen moved out of range.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Eugen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eugen moves out of range as Hill strikes.#CL#
Hill darts in and clinches Eugen up against the cage.
Eugen can't break the clinch.
Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Hill drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Hill working for submissions but it's allowed Eugen to get to half guard.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Eugen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hill tries to clinch up but Eugen circles away and keeps his distance.
Eugen misses with the combination.
Hill swings for the body but Eugen moves out of range.
Hill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
Eugen misses with a body shot.
Eugen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hill back to the cage. Eugen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Eugen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eugen throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Eugen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Hill staying out of range there.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eugen lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
Eugen throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Hill feinted with a counter takedown.
Eugen misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Hill misses
and Eugen counters with a three punch combo that has Hill backing up. Hill nods at Eugen to acknowledge the strikes.
Hill misses with a hook.
Eugen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Eugen counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Hill! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Eugen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
Martin Eugen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bjornsson.
Eugen swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Eugen sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Eugen saw that one coming.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Bjornsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
Bjornsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Eugen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eugen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjornsson counters with a left and a right that stings Eugen.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Bjornsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bjornsson.
Eugen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen misses with the combination.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Eugen and move into the clinch position.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Eugen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Bjornsson lands a nice hook to Eugen's body. Eugen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Eugen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
Eugen takes one on the button.
Eugen walks into a left hand.
Eugen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Eugen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjornsson under the eye.#T4#
Eugen slips under a jab from Bjornsson.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Bjornsson rushes Eugen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bjornsson has closed the distance and engaged Eugen in a clinch.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Eugen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Eugen blocks it.
Bjornsson tries to work over Eugen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eugens head.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eugen jabs at Bjornsson's body.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Eugen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Bjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Eugen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Eugen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Eugen and move into the clinch position.
Eugen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen cracks Bjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
Eugen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bjornsson on the side of the head.#T2#
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjornsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjornsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen stuns Bjornsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Eugen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Eugen avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson lands with a good body shot.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjornsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eugen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eugen works the jab nicely.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Eugen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Eugen moves away and avoids it.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eugen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Eugen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Eugen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Eugen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bjornsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Eugen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Eugen finds it's way through Bjornsson's defenses.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Bjornsson.
Eugen walks into a left hand.
Eugen moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjornsson! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Eugen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Eugen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Eugen blocks it. #BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Eugen lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen misses with a wild combination.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Eugen blocks it.#CL2#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Eugen blocks it.
Bjornsson fails to pull guard. #BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Bjornsson closes the distance and pushes Eugen back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Eugen.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
Eugen lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Bjornsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjornsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eugen to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Eugen holds him up against the cage and eventually Bjornsson drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Eugen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugen's elbow. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch. #T1#
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up but Eugen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bjornsson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Eugen manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Eugen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab. #CL2#
Bjornsson instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Eugen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Bjornsson pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eugen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eugen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bjornsson has his foot on Eugen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eugen works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson looking to control. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bjornsson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Eugen wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be working for a kimura but Eugen defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eugen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Eugen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eugen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a left and a right that stings Eugen.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson jabs Eugen right on the nose. Eugen blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen misses with a shot to the body
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornsson with a jab.
Eugen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eugen looks to land a combination. Bjornsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eugen clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Eugen sets himself, and Bjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time.#CL2#
Bjornsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eugen is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Bjornsson around his waist. Bjornsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litill Bjornsson.
Eugen is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eugen's efforts to push away.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bjornsson fails to pull guard.
Eugen blocking some punches. #BC#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A lazy left from Bjornsson finds it's target.
Eugen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bjornsson takes one to the chin there.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Eugen is looking to counter punch.
Eugen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eugen connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjornsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Bjornsson is rocked!
Eugen misses with a hook
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Litill Bjornsson.
I think Bjornsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litill Bjornsson!
A victorious Litill Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill with the counter takedown but Eugen avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Eugen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Hill slips a jab from Eugen.#T1#
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eugen throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hill scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Eugen as he connects with a hook.
Eugen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Hill is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Hill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eugen's hands.
Hill swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eugen scores with a counter punch that sends Hill to the canvas! Eugen smells blood - he's punishing Hill with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hill has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

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#
Eugen tests Navajo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eugen scores with a jab to the head.
Eugen lunges at Navajo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Navajo's hand.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eugen but Eugen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Eugen misses the target.
Navajo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Eugen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Navajo. Eugen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
Martin Eugen made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Eugen thuds his right hand into Sisu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eugen.
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Sisu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugen's waist but Eugen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sisu off to one side.
We've been told by Eugen's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sisu tries to move into range but Eugen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eugen lands with a shot to the body.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sisu throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sisu looks for a takedown but Eugen sprawls well.
Eugen misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Sisu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eugen lands a jab-cross combination.
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Sisu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Sisu is out of range.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Sisu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sisu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Sisu walks into a jab.#T3#
Sisu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Sisu ducks down to avoid it.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sisu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Sisu misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sisu.
Sisu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Sisu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eugen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Eugen is not content to let Sisu control the position.
Sisu tries to advance to mount but Eugen denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
That's time! Eugen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Eugen misses with a hook.
Eugen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sisu off the cage and back into range.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sisu takes one on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sisu.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eugen keeps working.
Sisu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eugen is trying to buck Sisu off.
Sisu has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Eugen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sisu controlling from mount.
Sisu trying to control but Eugen is having none of it.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eugen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sisu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eugen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sisu controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Sisu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eugen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sisu.
Sisu looking to control but Eugen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eugen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sisu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sisu controlling from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sisu raining down shots from the mount!
Eugen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sisu tries to control but Eugen wriggling away.
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Eugen lands a nice hook to Sisu's body. Sisu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugen throws a body punch but Sisu moves out of range.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Sisu moves away and avoids it.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sisu looks to land a combination but Eugen avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Eugen scores with a four punch combination!
Eugen lands a body shot.
Sisu misses with a looping right.
Eugen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sisu takes one to the side of the head.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Sisu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eugen avoids the body shot from Sisu.
Sisu slips a straight right by Eugen.
Sisu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well.
Sisu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
Sisu fails with the takedown.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Sisu's body. Sisu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sisu drops his hands momentarily and Eugen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Sisu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away.
Eugen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sisu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Sisu tries to bum rush Eugen with a series of wild strikes but Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eugen throwing a counter right hand but Sisu manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen throws out a powerful jab.
Sisu throws a shot to the body.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Eugen, which made it look bad.
Sisu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sisu slips a jab and a cross from Eugen.
Sisu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Eugen.#T3#
Sisu takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Sisu avoids the body shot from Eugen.
Sisu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sisu is defended easily by Eugen.
Eugen's corner calls for a 1-2. Eugen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sisu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Sisu saw that one coming.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sisu on the side of the head.
Eugen swings for the body but Sisu moves out of range. #T4#
Sisu works the jab nicely.
Sisu staying out of range there.
Sisu blocks a jab.
Sisu's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sisu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eugen misses the jab.
Sisu misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Sisu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eugen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu wants to pass the guard but Eugen is keeping the position.
Eugen wants to stand and escape but Sisu is having none of it.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Eugen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Eugen is having none of it.
Eugen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sisu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sisu trying to control the action but Eugen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu wants to pass to mount but Eugen is defending the position.
Eugen is refusing to be controlled, as Sisu sits in half guard. #T1#
Sisu controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Sisu ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a shot to the body.
Sisu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eugen looks to land a combination but Sisu avoids it well.
Sisu misses with a wild body shot.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Sisu's head but Sisu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sisu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugen's waist but Eugen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sisu off to one side.
Eugen stalks Sisu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sisu's face. Sisu staggers backwards, shaken.
Sisu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eugen rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eugen.
Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Sisu.
Eugen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sisu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eugen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Sisu slips the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Eugen enables Sisu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eugen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sisu is continuing to stall.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sisu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eugen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sisu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Sisu moves away and avoids it.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu swings for the body but Eugen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu swings for the body but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisu drops his hands momentarily and Eugen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen had his way with Sisu Sisu in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Sisu saw that one coming.
Eugen connects with a crisp jab.
Eugen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eugen wants it to stay on the feet.
Sisu misses with a straight left.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sisu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eugen.
Eugen moves away from the strike by Sisu.
Sisu slips a straight right by Eugen.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sisu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen scores with a hook.
Sisu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisu.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Sisu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eugen wants to clinch.
Sisu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well.#T1#
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen throws a hook but Sisu avoids it easily.
Sisu throws an off balance right hand
and Eugen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eugen throws a right hand that Sisu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sisu also avoids with ease.
Sisu misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sisu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sisu thuds a left hand into Eugen's body.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sisu can do to turn this around?
A big left from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a hook #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Eugen wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Eugen there.#T2#
Eugen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sisu.
Sisu swings for the body but Eugen moves out of range. #TD2#
Sisu feints and as Eugen raises his hands in defense, Sisu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu pushing down on Eugen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet.
Sisu works his way into side control.
Sisu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Eugen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sisu taking a breather here.
Martin Eugen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sisu.
Sisu Sisu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisu tries to move to mount but Eugen blocks the move with his legs.
Sisu working the ground and pound but Eugen is defending the strikes.
Sisu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Eugen dodges the ground and pound from Sisu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Martin Eugen waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Eugen throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.#CL2#
Eugen tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eugen throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Eugen scores with a decent looking hook.
Hill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill connects with a looping right hand.
Eugen dodges the punch combination from Hill.
A right-left combo lands from Hill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill lands a jab.#CL2#
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Eugen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Hill.#CL2#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill has Eugen pressed against the cage, preventing Eugen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eugen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill misses with some punches. #BC#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Eugen slips the punch.
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
We've been told by Eugen's head coaches at Rapid Fighting Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eugen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Eugen throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eugen throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eugen stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Eugen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill slips a straight right by Eugen.
Hill's corner calls for a 1-2. Hill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.#TD2#
Hill gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Eugen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eugen defends well and Hill ends up having to push Eugen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and Eugen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eugen misses with a straight left.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Eugen misses.
Hill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill with the counter takedown but Eugen avoids it easily.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
Eugen sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Eugen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Eugen moves out of range of the strikes.
Eugen staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Hill.
Hill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eugen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hill finds it's way through Eugen's defenses. #T4#
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Eugen slips the punch.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Eugen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen scores with a nice strike.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill throws a shot to the body.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eugen misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Eugen misses.
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 Martin Eugen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrel Hill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hill misses with a hook. Eugen ducked under it nicely.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen throws out a powerful jab.
Eugen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eugen.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Hill digs a good body shot into Eugen's ribs.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Hill misses
and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Eugen shows good takedown defense.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill cracks Eugen with an open hand slap.
Hill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eugen misses with a two punch combination.
Eugen slips under a jab.
Hill connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Eugen. That snapped Hill's head back.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
Eugen moves out of range as Hill strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eugen lands a jab to the nose.
Eugen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Hill tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Hill is rocked!
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen moves out of range of the strikes.
Eugen misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Eugen didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eugen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hill has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen is trying to break free.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Eugen wants to break free but Hill has control.
Hill jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eugens head.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Hill misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen. #T3#
Hill misses with some punches.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Hill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eugens head.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Eugen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eugen wants to break free but Hill has control. #BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eugen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugen.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hill on the side of the head. #T4#
Hill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Eugen throwing a counter right hand but Hill manages to avoid it.
Eugen cracks Hill with an open hand slap.
A big left from Eugen misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Eugen fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Hill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Eugen moved out of range.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Eugen moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hill. That snapped Eugen's head back.
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 Darrel Hill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eugen won't be happy with that.
Eugen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eugen has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eugen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Eugen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eugen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eugen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hill but great work by Eugen.#T2#
Hill regains half guard.
Eugen wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eugen pulls his head out easily.
Hill wants to sweep but Eugen has passed to side control!
Hill tries to buck Eugen off but Eugen is having none of it.#SU#
Eugen stands up. #T3#
Eugen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eugen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Eugen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugen.
Hill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Eugen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen moves out of range of the strikes.
Eugen takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Hill forces Eugen back against the cage and clinches.
Eugen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen. #T4#
Eugen tries to circle away but Hill has him pinned against the cage.
Hill throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Eugen 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.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Hill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Eugen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eugen scrambles back to his feet.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back.
Eugen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill cracks Eugen with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darrel Hill just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Darrel Hill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
A jab from Hill finds it's way through Eugen's defenses.
Eugen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hill's head backwards.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Eugen does it's job there.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
Hill slips a straight right by Eugen.
Hill tries to clinch but Eugen is having none of it.
Hill gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Eugen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hill is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Eugen 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Barayev darts in trying to clinch
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barayev throws a sloppy head kick and Eugen moves out of range easily.
Eugen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Eugen blocks the leg kick.
Eugen connects with a nice looking jab.
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
Aslanbek Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Eugen finds it's way through Barayev's defenses. #T1#
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen lands with a nice body punch.
Barayev takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen throws a right hand that Barayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Barayev also avoids with ease.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Barayev drives through and clinches with Eugen against the cage. #TD2#
Barayev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugen controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eugen defends it easily.#T2#
Eugen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barayev has his foot on Eugen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eugen works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barayev working for a triangle but Eugen defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eugen passes into side control. #T3#
Barayev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eugen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barayev tries to buck Eugen off but Eugen is having none of it.#SU#
Eugen decides to stand back up. Eugen steps back and let's Barayev get back to his feet.
Eugen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barayev eats them both and turns towards Eugen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Barayev gets a clinch.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position.
Barayev is trying to hold Eugen in close to prevent damage but Eugen has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barayev is in trouble now - Eugen has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Barayev clinches with his opponent.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eugen pushes Barayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barayev.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Barayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslanbek Barayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barayevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land. #BC#
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Eugen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Eugen digs a good hook to Barayev's body.
Eugen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
Barayev throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
Barayev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barayev takes one to the side of the head.
Barayev moves to clinch but Eugen breaks away
and Eugen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barayev thinking.
Barayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barayev tries to clinch but Eugen is having none of it. #T2#
Barayev moves forwards but Eugen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Barayev tries to get set, Eugen tries to push him back and clinch up but Barayev manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen misses with a hook
and Barayev counters with a stiff right hand.
Barayev wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen scores with a hook.#ROC#
Barayev is rocked!
Barayev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Eugen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
An out of breath Martin Eugen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Eugen lands an overhand right.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navajo on the side of the head. #ROC#
Navajo is rocked!
Navajo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Eugen points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Navajo wakes up just in time to hear Eugen thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Eugen!
An out of breath Martin Eugen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lapu wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lapu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Lapu misses
and Eugen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eugen throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
Eugen's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lapu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eugen stalks Lapu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lapu's face. Lapu staggers backwards, shaken.
Eugen throws a hook but Lapu blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Lapu. Beautiful body shot.
Lapu lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lapu takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Lapu finds it's target.#T1#
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Lapu cracks Eugen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Lapu lands a big right hand that sends Eugen crashing to the mat! Lapu stays standing though and waves Eugen back to his feet!#ROC#
Eugen is rocked!
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Lapu shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Eugen takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lapu sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Eugen bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Our winner, Lapu Lapu, 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.
In defeat, Martin Eugen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Vladislavovich misses.
Eugen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vladislavovich misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vladislavovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eugen defends well and Vladislavovich ends up having to push Eugen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladislavovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vladislavovich misses with a takedown
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladislavovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Vladislavovich takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaverin Vladislavovich has been cut.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladislavovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugen's waist but Eugen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vladislavovich off to one side.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vladislavovich.#TD#
Vladislavovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1##SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugen defends it well.
Vladislavovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eugen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Eugen tries to get to full guard but Vladislavovich has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich wants to free his trapped foot but Eugen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eugen is doing well to control the position and prevent Vladislavovich from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugen defends it well.
Eugen wants to control but Vladislavovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vladislavovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eugen is just riding it out for now. Vladislavovich eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eugen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vladislavovich is pressing down on Eugen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eugen is holding on for now.
Eugen is not content to let Vladislavovich control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eugen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaverin Vladislavovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
Eugen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vladislavovich.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladislavovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladislavovich throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Vladislavovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladislavovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladislavovich needs to keep his hands up - Eugen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Vladislavovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vladislavovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Vladislavovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladislavovich.
Eugen slips a straight right by Vladislavovich.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Vladislavovich slips the punch.
Vladislavovich attempts a counter takedown but Eugen avoids it well and moves away.
Vladislavovich shoots in for a double leg but Eugen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladislavovich goes for a double leg but Eugen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eugen continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Vladislavovich shakes it off.
Vladislavovich throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen moves out of range as Vladislavovich strikes.
Eugen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Vladislavovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Vladislavovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vladislavovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vladislavovich has his takedown stuffed
and Vladislavovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladislavovich. Vladislavovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vladislavovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eugen lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Eugen as Vladislavovich shoots in.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vladislavovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eugen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vladislavovich staying out of range there.#T3#
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladislavovich connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Eugen catches Vladislavovich right on the button with a cross.
Eugen throws a good cross that connects.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Vladislavovich is rocked!
Eugen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vladislavovich falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eugen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
A victorious Martin Eugen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Eugen blocks a jab.
Grandis misses the shot to the body.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grandis is looking to counter punch.
Grandis loads up on a big right hand but Eugen slips the punch.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Eugen moves into range and clinches up with Grandis.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Grandis controls his hands.
Grandis works on Eugen's body with a couple of short punches.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grandis.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis lands a body shot.
A short right from Grandis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis tries a body shot but Eugen blocks it.
Grandis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugen's elbow.
Grandis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Grandis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis. #T1##BC#
Grandis manages to break the clinch.
Eugen cracks Grandis with an open hand slap.
Eugen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grandis throws a lazy right hand but Eugen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grandis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen defending well as Grandis loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Eugen. Eugen maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Eugen's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Grandis.
Grandis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugen's elbow.
Grandis tries a body shot but Eugen blocks it.
Eugen tries a body shot but Grandis blocks it.
Grandis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen working aggressively here.
A short right from Eugen on the inside.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Grandis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grandis as Eugen tries to tie him up.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Grandis.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis can't break the clinch.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Grandis misses with some punches. #BC#
Grandis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eugen. #CL2#
Eugen moves into range and clinches up with Grandis.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grandis blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grandis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
Eugen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Grandis on the inside.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Eugen lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Grandis lands a right hand.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Grandis.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Grandis misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eugen.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Grandis. #BC#
Grandis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Eugen. Eugen maintains the clinch.
Grandis lands a shot to the body.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Grandis 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#
Grandis avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Eugen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grandis blocking some punches.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
Grandis scores with a shoulder strike.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen gets through Grandis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robert Grandis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Grandis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grandis misses with a body punch.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grandis blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grandis.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eugen.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Eugen has Grandis pressed against the cage, preventing Grandis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Eugen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen lands with a light punch inside.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Eugen lands with a light punch inside.
Grandis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eugen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen is looking to control Grandis's arms but Grandis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eugen has his back to the cage.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Grandis.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Grandis tries to work over Eugen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Grandis.
Eugen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandis tries a body shot but Eugen blocks it.
Eugen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grandis blocking some punches.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandiss head.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grandis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Eugen lands a nice uppercut.
Grandis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Grandis controls his hands.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Grandis slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grandis works Eugen's body with a nice hook.
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!
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Grandis throws a looping overhand right but Eugen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
A jab from Grandis misses.
Eugen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Grandis misses.
Eugen tries to counter with a clinch but Grandis shakes him off and moves away.
Grandis digs a good hook to Eugen's body.
Grandis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Grandis is out of range. #CL2#
Eugen darts in and clinches Grandis up against the cage.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Grandis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandis.
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Grandis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eugen.
Grandis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A slow jab from Grandis misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandis throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandis.
Grandis keeps the fight on the outside.
Grandis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eugen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robert Grandis is winning the standup battle so far.
Grandis lands with an uppercut that bounces Eugen off the cage and back into range.
Grandis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eugen connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
Grandis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen cracks Grandis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Eugen tries to clinch but Grandis is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Grandis misses its target.
Grandis swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Eugen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eugen.
Eugen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandiss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandis.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Eugen is working Grandis over against the cage.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grandis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eugen.
Nice body punch from Grandis.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Eugen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grandis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Grandis.
Eugen presses Grandis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
Grandis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Grandis.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Grandis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grandis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grandis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grandis throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Eugen takes a swing at Grandis's ribcage but misses.
Grandis misses the jab.
Eugen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Eugen moves in looking to clinch but Grandis pushes him off.
Grandis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eugen wants to counter the offense by Grandis and move into the clinch position.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Grandis throws a lazy right hand but Eugen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Eugen scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Eugen darts in and clinches Grandis up against the cage.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Grandis lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Grandis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandiss head.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis lands with a light punch inside.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Eugen.
I think Eugen 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Martin Eugen!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Robert Grandis!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Martin Eugen!

Martin Eugen wins by split decision!
An out of breath Martin Eugen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Litten doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
Litten on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Eugen clinches up against the cage.
Litten pushes Eugen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Eugen digs a right hand into Litten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Litten's gas tank.
Eugen has Litten pushed against the cage.
Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Litten.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
Eugen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Litten gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eugen. #T1#
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Litten cracks Eugen with a nice body shot.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Litten.
Eugen tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Eugen back against the cage.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Litten struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Litten lands with a right to the head.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen. #T2#
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
A short left from Eugen.
Litten gets through Eugen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Eugen works on Litten's body with a couple of short punches.
Eugen lands with a right to the head.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Litten blocking some punches.
Eugen lands a left hand.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Litten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Litten misses with some punches.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Litten gets through Eugen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Litten blocks a body shot from Eugen.
Litten misses with a body punch.
Eugen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten trying to control the position but instead, Eugen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Litten into the cage.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Eugen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eugen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Litten.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen lands a hook that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Litten misses with some punches.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Litten's head.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
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#
Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Litten.#CL2#
Eugen closes the distance and clinches.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Litten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Litten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin Eugen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Litten prevents a body shot from Eugen.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littens head.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Litten.
Litten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
A right hand to the body from Litten.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Litten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Litten blocking some punches. #BC#
Litten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Eugen moves into the clinch.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Litten blocks a body shot from Eugen.
Nice body punch from Eugen - that landed with a thud.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Litten.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen lands a nice uppercut.
Eugen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Eugen. #T3#
Eugen misses with a body punch.
Eugen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Litten misses with some punches.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Litten.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Eugen.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Litten.
Litten blocks an uppercut.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Litten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littens head.
Litten tries to work over Eugen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litten misses with the head strike.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Litten is rocked!
Eugen misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen 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#
A left lands for Eugen.
Eugen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Litten clobbers Eugen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Eugen closes the distance and pushes Litten back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Oh Litten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Litten.
Litten seems to have got his legs back now.
Eugen lands a hook that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Eugen lands with a right to the head.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen is trying to break the clinch but Litten is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Litten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Litten presses Eugen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eugen is looking to break free of the clinch but Litten has double underhooks.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Litten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Litten's head.
Litten struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands. #T2#
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Litten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Eugen.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Litten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Eugen.
Sampson Litten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC#
Litten breaks from the clinch.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Litten closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike.
Litten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eugen.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Litten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eugen's elbow.
Martin Eugen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten misses with a punch to the body.
Litten throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Litten is working Eugen over against the cage.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Litten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.

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

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

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Martin Eugen!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Martin Eugen!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Martin Eugen!

Martin Eugen wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Martin Eugen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Eugen rushes Rocha Barros and presses him up against the cage.
Rocha Barros swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rocha Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
Rocha Barros is trying to drag Eugen to the mat but Eugen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Rocha Barros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Rocha Barros lands a right hand.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha Barros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eugen is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocha Barros lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocha Barros struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Eugen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros.
Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Eugen has him pressed against the cage.
Rocha Barros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eugen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha Barros.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha Barros.
Eugen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
A short right from Eugen.
Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocha Barros backwards.
Rocha Barros lands with a right to the head.
Rocha Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eugen walks away with a smile on his face. Rocha Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Rocha Barros is out of range.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocha Barros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha Barros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eugen scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros.#T2#
Rocha Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away. #CL#
Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rocha Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocha Barros throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away. #CL#
Rocha Barros gets tackled into the cage by Eugen. Eugen maintains the clinch.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Rocha Barros's head.
Eugen lands with a right to the head.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Rocha Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Rocha Barros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards.
Rocha Barros lands a right hand.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Rocha Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Rocha Barros gets through Eugen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eugen scores with a shoulder strike.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Eugen lands a left hand.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Eugen misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Rocha Barros manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking for a guillotine here but Eugen defends easily.
Eugen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros has an active guard here but Eugen has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha Barros wants to get back to full guard.
Rocha Barros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eugen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eugen's back!#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eugen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Eugen fending off the submission attempt from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros avoiding Eugen 's attempts to control his hands.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Rocha Barros fails to land.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eugen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocha Barros backwards.
Rocha Barros can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
Rocha Barros tries to break the clinch but Eugen is controlling the position.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen lands a body shot.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Rocha Barros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Eugen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha Barros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugen has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha Barros's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Eugen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha Barros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugen has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha Barros's legs - danger averted.
Eugen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha Barros on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rocha Barros has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Eugen doesn't defend quickly enough and Rocha Barros has managed to lock this one up! Can Eugen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rocha Barros on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Rocha Barros!
Pedro Rocha Barros is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Pedro Rocha Barros thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Martin Eugen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1#
Sisu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Eugen clinches up against the cage.
Sisu is trying to push Eugen away but Eugen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eugen 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.
Sisu looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sisu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eugen has him pressed against the cage.
Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Sisu's head.
A short right from Eugen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen gets through Sisu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sisu can't get the takedown.
Sisu tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Sisu back against the cage.
Eugen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eugen as Sisu tries to tie him up.
Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Sisu is trying to stall.
Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sisu trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Eugen manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Eugen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sisu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sisu looking to stall.
Eugen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Eugen misses with some punches. #T2#
Eugen working aggressively here.
Eugen lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sisu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sisu 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.
Sisu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sisu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eugen after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Eugen is leaning against Sisu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sisu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eugen prevents Sisu from breaking the clinch.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Sisu's head.
Eugen gets through Sisu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Eugen. #T3#
Sisu is trying to push Eugen away but Eugen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sisu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Eugen.
Eugen lands with a light punch inside.
Sisu is trying to drag Eugen to the mat but Eugen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
Sisu wants a takedown.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Eugen.
A short right from Eugen.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Sisu looking for a takedown.
Eugen gets through Sisu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Eugen on the inside.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sisu.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sisu backwards. #TD#
Eugen wants the takedown. Sisu is fighting it off but Eugen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sisu's guard against the cage.
Eugen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu trying to control the position here.
Eugen preventing the sweep.
Sisu is still trying to improve position.
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##CL#
Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sisu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike.
Sisu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sisu taking a breather.
Sisu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu slowing the pace effectively.
Sisu is looking to control Eugen's arms but Eugen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sisu has his back to the cage.
Sisu trying to stall but Eugen improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sisu Sisu.
Sisu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sisu ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.#T1#
Eugen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sisu feints the counter takedown.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eugen slips a straight right by Sisu.
As Sisu tries to get set, Eugen tries to push him back and clinch up but Sisu manages to avoid the attempt.
Eugen sizes up Sisu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Eugen lands a big right hand that sends Sisu crashing to the mat! Eugen stays standing though and waves Sisu back to his feet!#ROC#
Sisu is rocked!
Eugen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sisu on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sisu is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
Eugen tries to clinch but Sisu moves out of range.
Sisu shoots for a takedown but Eugen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sisu seems to have recovered his senses.
Sisu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sisu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sisu misses with a takedown attempt - Eugen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Sisu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sisu fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
Sisu keeps the fight on the outside.
Sisu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eugen defends well and Sisu ends up having to push Eugen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sisu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eugen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Eugen rushes Sisu and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Sisu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sisu taking a breather.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sisu can do to turn this around?
Sisu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Sisu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eugen.
Eugen lands a left hand.
Eugen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sisu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin Eugen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Sisu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eugen is keeping busy.
Eugen pushes Sisu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short uppercut from Eugen.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sisu.
Eugen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sisu looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
Sisu taking a breather.
Eugen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Sisu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eugen cracks Sisu with a nice body shot.
Sisu is breathing heavily.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sisu misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Eugen.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sisu looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Eugen fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Eugen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sisu sprawling to the canvas! Sisu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Eugen finish him?!
Eugen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sisu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sisu feints the counter takedown.
Sisu swats away the attempt to clinch by Eugen.
Sisu misses with a straight left.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sisu misses.
Eugen is looking to counter the offense by Sisu and move into the clinch.
Eugen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen tries to clinch there but Sisu circles away. #CL#
Eugen instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eugen lands a nice uppercut.
Eugen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sisu avoiding damage. #T1#
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen cracks Sisu with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Eugen.
Sisu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sisu misses with some punches.
A short right from Eugen.
Eugen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Sisu tries to stall but Eugen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sisus head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Eugen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eugen presses Sisu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Eugen - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Eugen lands a left hand.
Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sisu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eugen gets through Sisu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugen dips a shoulder and cracks Sisu with a mighty uppercut! Sisu falls back against the cage and Eugen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sisu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Eugen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Martin Eugen, 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.
In defeat, Sisu Sisu stepped up to the mic, saying 'That idiot Gutz created me at 18years old. Now he is stuck with me as I keep winning..'.

Event: IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Buonarroti Simoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eugen backing away here, and Buonarroti Simoni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has been cut.
Eugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with a hook
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Eugen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with knees to the body.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen tries a body shot but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
A body shot lands from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buonarroti Simoni 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.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen 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.
Eugen tries to work over Buonarroti Simoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen gets underhooks to prevent Buonarroti Simoni's takedown attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to stall but Eugen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Eugen - that landed with a thud.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a body shot from Eugen. #T3#
Eugen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to take the fight to the mat but Eugen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Eugen presses Buonarroti Simoni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eugen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni pushes off an throws an elbow but Eugen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eugen takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Eugen gets through Buonarroti Simoni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buonarroti Simoni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eugen's efforts to push away.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
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 Martin Eugen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Eugen down. #CL#
Eugen moves into the clinch successfully.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Buonarroti Simoni controls the action.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eugen avoids it.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee to the head.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Eugen misses with some punches.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands a left hand.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eugen avoids it.
A hook to the body from Eugen.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buonarroti Simoni 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.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Eugen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buonarroti Simoni after a bit of a struggle.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
A short left from Eugen.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee strike.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eugen avoids it.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen lands a nice shot to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni is breathing heavily.
Eugen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buonarroti Simoni's elbow.
Eugen lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Eugen.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buonarroti Simoni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buonarroti Simonis head.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Eugen stops a takedown attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Martin Eugen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with knees to the body.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buonarroti Simoni.
A body shot lands from Eugen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eugen. #T4#
A short right from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Buonarroti Simoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Eugen. #ROC#
Buonarroti Simoni is rocked!
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buonarroti Simoni can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni blocks an uppercut.
Buonarroti Simoni is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
Eugen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Buonarroti Simoni seems to have recovered his senses.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eugen as Buonarroti Simoni tries to tie him up.
Eugen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buonarroti Simonis head. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buonarroti Simoni is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Eugen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Eugen scores with a jab to the body.
Rocha Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros.
Eugen blocks a jab.
Rocha Barros staying out of range there.
Eugen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocha Barros throws out a powerful jab.
Rocha Barros slips under a jab from Eugen.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocha Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rocha Barros scores with a jab. Eugen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Rocha Barros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen throws a hook but Rocha Barros avoids it easily.
Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen scores with a nice head shot.
Eugen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rocha Barros blocks a jab.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha Barros connects with a crisp jab.
Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rocha Barros gets a clinch. #BC#
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Eugen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocha Barros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Eugen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eugen defending well as Rocha Barros loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Eugen catches Rocha Barros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha Barros 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.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Rocha Barros misses with a takedown attempt - Eugen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Eugen slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Rocha Barros - just one landing.
Rocha Barros swings widly with a right hand
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a good jab.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocha Barros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Rocha Barros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rocha Barros at a distance.
Rocha Barros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocha Barros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen tests Rocha Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocha Barros throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha Barros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocha Barros misses the shot to the body.
Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eugen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eugen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocha Barros throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocha Barros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eugen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocha Barros throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.#CL2#
Rocha Barros moves into the clinch successfully.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Eugen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen avoids the body shot from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocha Barros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocha Barros moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Rocha Barros misses.
Eugen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook to the body
and Rocha Barros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws a sloppy body shot
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut.
Rocha Barros digs a good hook to Eugen's body.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha Barros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Eugen blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Rocha Barros.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Rocha Barros avoids nicely.
Rocha Barros shoots in for a takedown but Eugen shows good takedown defense.
Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocha Barros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Eugen has knocked Rocha Barros down with a huge combo! Eugen steps away and waves a wobbly Rocha Barros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rocha Barros is rocked!
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!
Eugen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocha Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?#T2#
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Eugen avoids it with no problem.
Rocha Barros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eugen's head backwards.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Rocha Barros with an uppercut!
Rocha Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eugen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rocha Barros falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eugen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
A victorious Martin Eugen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA 21:03
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sisu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eugen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sisu taking a breather here.
Eugen wants to control but Sisu postures up.
Sisu lands an elbow.
Sisu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sisu in side control, throwing shots but Eugen defends.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sisu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee asks Sisu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sisu prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen parries the strikes from Sisu easily there. Sisu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eugen to escape.
Eugen is letting Sisu control him for a moment.
Sisu trying to control the position but Eugen is working away. #T1#
Eugen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sisu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eugen keeps working.
Sisu looks up at the clock and then as Eugen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sisu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eugen struggling a bit here.
Sisu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eugen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sisu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eugen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sisu.
Sisu takes a little break here. Eugen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sisu.
Sisu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Eugen.
Eugen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eugen thuds his right hand into Sisu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Sisu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sisu showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Sisu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sisu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sisu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eugen has hold of Sisu's hands but Sisu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sisu is taking a breather. Eugen 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.
Sisu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eugen wants to improve his position but Sisu 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sisu lands a nice short elbow.
Sisu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eugen defending well though.
Eugen tries to roll over but Sisu keeps him under control.
Sisu is trying to control. Eugen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eugen!
Sisu wants to control the pace but Eugen is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu 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#
Sisu looks to land a combination but Eugen avoids it well.
Eugen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sisu throws out the jab.
Eugen throws a jab when Sisu was well out of range.
And Sisu tries to counter it with a takedown but Eugen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eugen slips a straight right by Sisu.
Eugen cracks Sisu with an open hand slap.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eugen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eugen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eugen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sisu Sisu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisu misses with a wild combination.
Eugen moves out of range of the strikes.
Eugen with a nice cross.
Sisu ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Sisu tries to counter it with a takedown but Eugen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eugen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sisu.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Eugen avoids the body shot from Sisu.
Sisu moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eugen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sisu has his takedown stuffed
and Eugen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
Sisu looks to land a combination but Eugen avoids it well.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Sisu's head but Sisu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Sisu moved out of range nicely.
Sisu with the counter takedown but Eugen avoids it easily.
Sisu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sisu swings for the body but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sisu walks into a stiff left hand from Eugen.
Nice sprawl there from Eugen as Sisu shoots in.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eugen sprawls well. Eugen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sisu gets slowly back to his feet.
Eugen misses the jab.
Sisu with the counter takedown but Eugen avoids it easily.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sisu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen misses with the combination.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Sisu throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Sisu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
No luck for Sisu with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Sisu avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Eugen.
Sisu shoots in but Eugen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eugen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eugen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Sisu shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Sisu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sisu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisu.
Sisu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Eugen counter with a right hand.
Sisu throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Sisu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eugen quickly recovers to half guard.
Sisu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eugen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sisu thows a huge punch but Eugen dodges it nicely. #T1#
Sisu content to control rather than advance.
Eugen keeping control of the position.
Sisu content to control rather than advance.
Sisu trying to control from Eugen's half guard. Eugen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sisu slips nicely into half guard.
Eugen is not content to let Sisu control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sisu lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Eugen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Sisu fails with the takedown
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eugen throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Eugen!
Sisu misses with the ground and pound.
Sisu trying to control the position but Eugen is working away.
Eugen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sisu connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eugen keeps working.
Sisu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sisu trying to control the position but Eugen is working away.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eugen stops Sisu from passing to mount.
Eugen is trying to escape the position but Sisu is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eugen is trying to improve his position.
Sisu advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu really 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.
#R4#
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Sisu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eugen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Sisu.
Sisu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sisu trying to control the action but Eugen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu in side control, throwing shots but Eugen defends. #T1#
Sisu working away.
Sisu working the strikes but Eugen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sisu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sisu looking to finish with strikes here!
Sisu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sisu tries to control but Eugen wriggling away. #T2#
Sisu controlling from mount.
Sisu tries to control but Eugen wriggling away.
Sisu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sisu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eugen's face.
Sisu scoring with strikes but Eugen is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sisu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sisu connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Sisu unloading with bombs!
Eugen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eugen tries to get out of the position.
Sisu trying to control but Eugen is having none of it.
Sisu with the ground and pound from mount.
Sisu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eugen is looking to escape.
Sisu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sisu working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu cracks Eugen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sisu is landing with some decent strikes but Eugen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sisu landing shots from mount.
Sisu lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Eugen is rocked!
Sisu wants to control the pace but Eugen is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu lands a couple of good shots and Eugen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sisu tries to keep control of the position but Eugen is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sisu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sisu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Sisu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eugen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sisu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sisu trying to control the action but Eugen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen is being controlled here.
Eugen is not content to let Sisu control the position. #T1#
Eugen is trying to work for a sweep but Sisu has mounted him!
Sisu wants to control the pace but Eugen is squirming around nicely.
Sisu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sisu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu looking to ground and pound but Eugen is blocking nicely.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sisu landing shots from mount.
Sisu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eugen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sisu.
Sisu controlling the pace for now.
Sisu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eugen?
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisu cracks Eugen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sisu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eugen's face. #T3#
Sisu trying to control but Eugen is having none of it.
Sisu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eugen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sisu cracks Eugen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sisu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sisu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sisu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
Sisu Sisu is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Martin Eugen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: IFA 09:03
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Eugen scores with a jab to the head.
Ahr slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen misses the jab.
Ahr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
It looked like Eugen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahr.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eugen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahr's head.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Ahr misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Eugen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahr! Eugen lets Ahr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ahr is rocked!#T1#
Eugen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ahr crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Eugen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFA : 26/02
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1#
Eugen swinging wildly here.
King slips under a jab.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eugen throws a hook but King blocks it.
Good exchange - Eugen coming out on top.
Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King is looking to counter the offense by Eugen and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen lands a two punch combo.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eugen.
King tries to clinch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Eugen fails to land with a series of punches.
Eugen's coach down at My Yard 'Alcatraz' was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King blocks a jab.#T2#
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King is looking to clinch.
Eugen is looking for the big counter here.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eugen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Eugen.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Eugen tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Eugen manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
King ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
King slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen moves out of range as King strikes.
Eugen connects with a looping right hand.
Eugen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eugen.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eugen manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Eugen throws a hook but King blocks it.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
Eugen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a nice strike.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Martin Eugen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King misses with a hook.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eugen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
As Eugen tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Eugen manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
King tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether King might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
King slips a jab from Eugen.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eugen.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eugen looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to clinch
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King. #T2#
Eugen misses with a body shot.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eugen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King is looking to counter the offense by Eugen and move into the clinch.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King slips a jab from Eugen.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King is looking to counter the offense by Eugen and move into the clinch.#CL#
King rushes Eugen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Eugen scores with a nice short uppercut.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eugen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by Eugen.
Eugen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
King tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eugen clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
King is rocked!
King wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen counters with a huge left! King is in big trouble! He's backing up but Eugen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save King from any more damage. A dominating finish by Eugen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Martin Eugen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Barayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barayev.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Barayev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eugen misses with a body shot. #CL#
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev trying to control the position but instead, Eugen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barayev into the cage.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eugen letting Barayev take a breather here.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barayev missing with knees to the body.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen digs a right hand underneath Barayev's ribcage. Barayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Barayev controls his hands.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Eugen works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Eugen misses with a right hand #CL#
and Barayev counters by clinching up.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen stalls.
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!
Come on Barayev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Barayev to work. #T3#
Barayev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barayev slowing the pace effectively.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Barayev throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Barayev stalling in the clinch.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
Eugen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barayev's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eugen as Barayev tries to tie him up.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barayev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Barayev.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Barayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Barayev takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Barayev with an uppercut!
Barayev throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
Barayev slips under a jab from Eugen.
A counter left hand to the body from Barayev misses its target.
Eugen misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eugen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Barayev avoids nicely.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.#T1#
Eugen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barayev.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barayev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugen has time to react.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Eugen lands a slapping body shot.
Martin Eugen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Barayev misses with a double jab. #T2#
A cross from Eugen lands.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Barayev moves out of range.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Barayev misses with an uppercut.
Eugen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen connects with the punch.
Eugen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Eugen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barayev.
Eugen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barayev dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Barayev misses with a looping right.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barayev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eugen.
Eugen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen staying out of range there.
Barayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Barayev throwing a counter right hand but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eugen cracks Barayev with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen throws a right hand that Barayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Barayev also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Barayev misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Eugen moves away from the strike by Barayev.
Eugen digs a good body shot into Barayev's ribs.
A jab from Eugen does it's job there.
Eugen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barayev throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Barayev misses.
Barayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Eugen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barayevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Barayev throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barayev.
Eugen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eugen cracks Barayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
Eugen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Barayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Barayev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugen lands an overhand right.#T3#
Barayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugen.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Barayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Barayev saw that one coming.
Barayev throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barayev on the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barayev. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL#
Barayev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barayev taking a breather.
Barayev blocking some punches.
Barayev jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Barayev around his waist. Barayev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barayev can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barayev.
A nice left hand lands by Eugen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position. #SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Eugen defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Eugen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barayev's head backwards.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Barayev misses
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barayev misses with a body shot.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Barayev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eugen lands with an uppercut that bounces Barayev off the cage and back into range.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev blocks it.
A big left from Eugen misses.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barayev scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eugen misses with a hook. Barayev ducked under it nicely.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Eugen scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Barayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Eugen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugen.
Barayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Barayev moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Barayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
A jab from Barayev misses.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Barayev shakes it off.
Barayev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barayev. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barayev moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Barayev looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
Barayev looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Barayev slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Barayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Barayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
Eugen catches Barayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barayev walks into a straight right hand from Eugen.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Barayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barayev misses with a body punch
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Barayev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Barayev is rocked!
BOOM! Eugen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barayev. Barayev tries to recover but Eugen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barayev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Martin Eugen 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: IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Ahr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen sizes up Ahr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eugen defends it nicely.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Ahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eugen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eugen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ahr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ahr controls Eugen momentarily but Eugen frees himself.
Eugen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ahr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahr.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eugen's guard. #REVR#
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahr throws an elbow that misses. Eugen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahr's guard. Nice move by Eugen!#REVB#
Eugen won't allow Ahr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ahr working for a triangle but Eugen defends it easily.
Eugen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahr.
Ahr is working hard here to advance position.
Ahr keeping moving, preventing Eugen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ahr trying to strike off his back.
Eugen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Eugen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahr throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahr is working Eugen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Ahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Ahr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ahr distracts Eugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eugen's head.#T4#
Ahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eugen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahr 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.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahr postures up in Eugen's guard and throws a big left but Eugen blocks it.
Eugen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Eugen 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.
Ahr throws a strike but Eugen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Eugen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ahr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eugen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eugen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugen content to stall in guard here.
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 Gustav Ahr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ahr tries to clinch but Eugen moves away
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr tries to clinch up
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr takes one to the side of the head.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Ahr ducks down to avoid it.
Ahr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eugen counters with a right hand to the body.
Eugen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Ahr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eugen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eugen lands with a right to the head.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahr backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Eugen.
Ahr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahr misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ahr tries to score a body lock takedown but Eugen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eugen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahr has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eugen.
Eugen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Ahr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahr backwards.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Ahr.
Ahr looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugen is stalling here.
Eugen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
A short body shot lands from Eugen as the two fighters clinch.
Eugen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ahr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Eugen is unloading with more strikes now! Ahr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
Martin Eugen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Eugen.
Eugen lands a slapping body shot.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha Barros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocha Barros slips a jab from Eugen.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
Eugen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eugen misses the jab.
Rocha Barros wants to counter with a clinch but Eugen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Rocha Barros only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Rocha Barros clinches.
Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Rocha Barros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha Barros misses the jab.
Rocha Barros throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocha Barros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eugen fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Eugen misses.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha Barros 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.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen lands with a right hand.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Rocha Barros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eugen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rocha Barros's head.
Rocha Barros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha Barros blocks a jab.
Rocha Barros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut.
Rocha Barros ducks right into an uppercut from Eugen.
Rocha Barros tries to score with a low kick but Eugen moves his leg out of the way.
Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Rocha Barros takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Eugen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocha Barros throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch up.
Rocha Barros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Eugen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range.
Rocha Barros throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Eugen is looking to counter punch.
Eugen throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range.
Eugen sets himself, and Rocha Barros steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time.
Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.#CL2#
Rocha Barros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rocha Barros controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocha Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocha Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rocha Barros throws an off balance right hand
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha Barros tries to counter with a clinch but Eugen shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rocha Barros moves into the clinch.
Rocha Barros controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Rocha Barros defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Eugen keeps it at a distance.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch.
Rocha Barros tries to counter with a clinch but Eugen shakes him off and moves away.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eugen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Eugen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##CL#
Eugen clinches up with Rocha Barros and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Rocha Barros. #BC#
Eugen manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocha Barros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch up but Eugen circles away and keeps his distance.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eugen misses with a double jab. #T3#
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eugen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha Barros.
Eugen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocha Barros back to the cage. Eugen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Rocha Barros's body. Rocha Barros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Eugen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Eugen takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Rocha Barros moves out of range.
Rocha Barros misses with a body shot
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Rocha Barros saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocha Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away. #CL2#
Eugen gets tackled into the cage by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rocha Barros tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Rocha Barros back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Rocha Barros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Rocha Barros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen tests Rocha Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros is looking to clinch.
Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Rocha Barros looks to move away, Eugen throws a big counter combo but Rocha Barros just gets out of the way.
Rocha Barros slips a jab from Eugen.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocha Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen. #BC#
Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rocha Barros moves to clinch but Eugen breaks away
letting Eugen counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Rocha Barros slips under a jab from Eugen.
Rocha Barros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eugen.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocha Barros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Rocha Barros saw that one coming.
Rocha Barros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Rocha Barros wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Eugen takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Eugen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocha Barros doesn't seem phased though.
Eugen throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Rocha Barros counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha Barros.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eugen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rocha Barros throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocha Barros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha Barros takes a shot to the head.
Rocha Barros working aggressively here.
Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
A short left from Eugen.
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!
Rocha Barros blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Rocha Barros is out of range.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen misses with an uppercut.
Rocha Barros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocha Barros wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Eugen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rocha Barros has managed to clinch. #T1#
A short left from Eugen.
Rocha Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha Barros. #BC#
Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha Barros moves in looking to clinch but Eugen pushes him off.
Eugen throwing a counter right hand but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but Eugen is having none of it.
A big left from Eugen misses.
Rocha Barros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Rocha Barros's head but Rocha Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rocha Barros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.#T2#
Rocha Barros throws a leg kick but Eugen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eugen throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocha Barros is looking to clinch but Eugen is avoiding it.
Rocha Barros tries to move into range but Eugen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rocha Barros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away.
Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eugen checks a leg kick. #T3#
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch
and Eugen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha Barros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rocha Barros moves to clinch but Eugen breaks away
and Eugen counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha Barros backing up. Rocha Barros nods at Eugen to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocha Barros darts in trying to clinch
letting Eugen counter with a right hand. #T4#
Eugen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocha Barros in his tracks.
Eugen misses the jab.
Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rocha Barros instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Eugen had his way with Pedro Rocha Barros in that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rocha Barros takes one to the chin there.
Eugen jabs Rocha Barros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Eugen.
Eugen sets himself, and Rocha Barros steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time.
Eugen feints a jab promting Rocha Barros to slip. Eugen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocha Barros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut
letting Eugen counter with a right hand.
Eugen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Rocha Barros is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocha Barros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Rocha Barros misses.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eugen throws a big counter combination but Rocha Barros scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha Barros can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
Eugen takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses.
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocha Barros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eugen but Eugen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pedro Rocha Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Eugen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocha Barros wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Rocha Barros's head but Rocha Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eugen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rocha Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha Barros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocha Barros seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Rocha Barros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eugen is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin Eugen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eugen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eugen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocha Barros misses the target. #T4#
Rocha Barros wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocha Barros on the side of the head.
Eugen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eugen stuffs the takedown.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros.
Eugen slips a jab from Rocha Barros.
Nice shot lands for Eugen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Eugen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eugen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:43
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:44
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Martin Eugen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFA Insane Feud
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Eugen with a hook.
Sourian shoots in looking for a takedown. Eugen tries to sprawl out of it but Sourian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eugen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sourian with a poor takedown
and Eugen counters with a three punch combo that has Sourian backing up. Sourian nods at Eugen to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sourian rushes Eugen and presses him up against the cage.
Sourian jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.
Eugen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Sourian is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sourian tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Sourian back against the cage.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Sourian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eugen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sourian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sourian struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Sourian looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Sourian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sourian goes for a takedown attempt but Eugen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eugen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sourian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sourian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sourian shoots and misses
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sourian is rocked!
Sourian is looking to clinch.
Sourian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eugen is fending him off so far but Sourian persists. Nope, Eugen circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sourian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eugen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sourian thinking.
Sourian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sourian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eugen circles away.
Eugen connects with the punch.
Sourian is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
Sourian gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Eugen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Martin Eugen 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: ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Barayev misses with a leg kick.
Eugen's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barayev throws a leg kick
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aslanbek Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barayev slips a straight right by Eugen.
Barayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eugen.
Barayev misses with a looping left.
Barayev moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Barayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Barayev has managed to clinch.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barayev jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barayev.
A right handed body shot lands from Eugen.
A left hand lands to the body for Eugen.
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!
Eugen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Eugen breaks the clinch.
Barayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eugen to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##CL#
Barayev instigates a clinch.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen tries to work over Barayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Barayev misses the target.
Barayev tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
Barayev throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eugen throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Barayev moves away from the strike by Eugen.
Eugen connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Barayev! He's out on his feet! Eugen rushes in and drops Barayev with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen is the new featherweight champion!
Martin Eugen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eugen misses the jab.
Ahr throws a sloppy head kick and Eugen moves out of range easily.
Ahr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eugen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahr scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ahr.
Ahr has his takedown stuffed
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Eugen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Eugen. No joy for Ahr on that attempt.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
Eugen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahr. Ahr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away.
Ahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eugen.#ROC2#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand.
Ahr fails to land the takedown.
Ahr wants to clinch.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ahr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Eugen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ahr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Eugen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Barayev staying out of range there.#CL#
Barayev clinches.
Barayev blocks a body shot from Eugen.
Barayev fails to pull guard.
Barayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Eugen lands with a light punch inside.
Eugen has Barayev pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Eugen.
Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eugen to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Barayev pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eugen is sitting in close to Barayev's body. Barayev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Eugen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Eugen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barayev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ROTI-03
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Eugen misses with a looping left.
Mirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well.
Eugen throws a shot to the body.
Mirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eugen tries to avoid it but Mirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eugen to the ground. Eugen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Mirez looks to move away, Eugen throws a big counter combo but Mirez just gets out of the way.
Mirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eugen.
Mirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eugen takes a swing at Mirez's ribcage but misses.
Eugen swings for the body but Mirez moves out of range.
Mirez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mirez.
Mirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eugen is able to avoid easily.
Mirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Mirez moves into range and clinches up with Eugen.
Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirez backwards.
Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eugen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mirez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirez blocks a body shot from Eugen. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Black Mirez has been cut.
Eugen drops Mirez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mirez! Eugen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!

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