Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C217: Kahn vs Menday
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Bird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Broderick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bird.
Bird goes for a takedown attempt but Broderick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Broderick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broderick drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Bird. Beautiful body shot.
Bird has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Broderick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broderick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broderick throws a solid leg kick but Bird takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broderick .
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Broderick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL#
Broderick moves into the clinch successfully.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Broderick misses.
Bird goes for a double leg but Broderick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broderick continues to drive forward.
Broderick is looking for a counter combo.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Broderick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Broderick throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bird lands with a cross.
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Broderick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Broderick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Broderick rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird slips under a jab from Broderick .
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Broderick 's head back.
Broderick misses with a hook. Bird ducked under it nicely.
Broderick looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Broderick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Broderick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Bird.#T3#
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird tries to clinch but Broderick moves out of range.
Bird fails with the takedown
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab.
Bird connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Broderick .
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird tries to clinch there but Broderick circles away.
Bird avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Broderick , as that shot connected.
Bird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broderick at a distance.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broderick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Broderick .
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Broderick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird misses the body punch
and Broderick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Crunch! Broderick slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Broderick keeps Bird at a distance using the push kick.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
A left lands for Broderick .
Broderick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Bird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Broderick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Broderick won't allow it. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Bird scores with a hook to the body. Broderick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick scores with a nice right hand.
Broderick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broderick stuffs the takedown.
Broderick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bird avoids it.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Bird.#T1#
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick connects with a single shot there.
Broderick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Broderick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but Broderick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Broderick lands a front kick.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Broderick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Broderick slips a jab from Bird.
Broderick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird lands a body shot.
Broderick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broderick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Broderick delivers a nice body kick.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Broderick throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range. #CL2#
Bird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Broderick trying to land knees to the body.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Broderick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Broderick cracks Bird with a nice body shot.
Broderick tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Broderick back against the cage.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Broderick to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
Broderick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Bird fails to pull guard. #BC#
Broderick 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Broderick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird throws a body punch but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Broderick enables Bird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Broderick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bird is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Broderick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bird has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Broderick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bird.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broderick tries to stand but Bird is controlling his head. #T4#
Bird is looking to reverse the position.
Broderick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Broderick tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Broderick wants to pass the guard but Bird is defending well.
Broderick wants to stand up but Bird is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Broderick dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Broderick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Broderick and move into the clinch position.
Broderick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bird takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses.
Broderick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Bird swings for the body but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Broderick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Broderick tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broderick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Broderick tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Broderick tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Broderick 's shoulder, as Broderick tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Bird finds it's way through Broderick 's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Broderick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Broderick throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Broderick coming out on top.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Bird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird goes for a double leg but Broderick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broderick continues to drive forward.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Broderick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter Broderick is winning the standup battle so far.
Broderick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bird throws a right hand that misses
and Broderick counters with a solid body kick.
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Broderick cracks Bird with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bird tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Broderick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bird is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
Hunter Broderick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Bird lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Obaminator. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Obaminator is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Obaminator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Obaminator is defending well.
Obaminator wants to control but Bird is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obaminator trying to control here.
Obaminator wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obaminator has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Obaminator defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Obaminator is defending well. #SUB#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Obaminator defends the submission attempt.
Obaminator wants to control but Bird is keeping busy. #SUB#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obaminator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obaminator trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Obaminator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obaminator sees it coming and defends easily.
Bird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Obaminator is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Obaminator reaches up to try and control the position but Bird seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Obaminator rolls and tries to escape and now Bird has his back!
Bird seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bird avoiding Obaminator 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Bird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Bird working for a choke but Obaminator is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Obaminator's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Bird seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Obaminator's chin but Obaminator turns very nicely into Bird's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Obaminator. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Obaminator defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Bird throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Obaminator escapes and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Obaminator working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird regains half guard.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obaminator is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird cracks Obaminator with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Obaminator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bird slips under a jab.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Bird is out of range.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Obaminator fakes the leg kick and cracks Bird in the body.
Bird throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Obaminator. #T1#
Bird swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Obaminator misses.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Obaminator throws a right and a left that Bird avoids nicely.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Bird moves out of range.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Bird swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird blocks a head kick by Obaminator. #T2#
Bird scores with the left hand. Obaminator knows he should have avoided that one.
Obaminator throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bird's head.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird scores with a hook.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obaminator cracks Bird with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obaminator is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird lunges at Obaminator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obaminator's hand.
Obaminator has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Obaminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obaminator at a distance.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obaminator.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Obaminator scores with a punch to the head.
Bird is looking to wear down Obaminator with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator throws a hook but Bird avoids it easily.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bird misses with a body shot
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Bird 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.
Bird advances to half guard.
Bird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Obaminator defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Obaminator tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obaminator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obaminator follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird tries to clinch but Obaminator is having none of it.
Bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obaminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird wants to clinch up but Obaminator keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obaminator is looking to land body kicks.
Bird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Obaminator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Obaminator lands a jab-cross combination.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obaminator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bird somewhat.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a left and a right that stings Bird.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obaminator lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Obaminator there.#TD#
Bird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bird tries for a kimura but Obaminator is defending well. #SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obaminator is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Obaminator can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obaminator is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Obaminator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bird is working for a kimura but Obaminator is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bird is working for a kimura but Obaminator is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obaminator 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Our winner, Barack Obaminator, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bird clinches up against the cage.
Rocksaw missing with knees to the body.
Bird jumps guard but Rocksaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Rocksaw breaks from the clinch.
Rocksaw misses with a hook #CL#
and Bird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bird.
Bird scores with a shot to the side of Rocksaw's head.
Bird lands a nice uppercut.
Bird fails to pull guard. #TD#
Bird works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bird advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bird is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rocksaw to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocksaw has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bird goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rocksaw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bird but great work by Rocksaw.#T1#
Bird sneaks back into half guard.
Bird tries to roll over but Rocksaw keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Rocksaw connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Rocksaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Rocksaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksaw working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Rocksaw winds up and cracks Bird with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Rocksaw lands with a punch from half guard.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Rocksaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rocksaw connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Nice strikes from Rocksaw there.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Rocksaw has control of the leg.
Rocksaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bird works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Rocksaw defends it easily. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksaw defends well.#T3##SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Rocksaw defends easily. #SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bird is tightening it up a little... Rocksaw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rocksaw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rocksaw taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ramone Rocksaw had this to say: 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.

Event: C198: Ochoa vs Kahn
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Giovanni. That snapped Bird's head back. #CL2#
Bird rushes Giovanni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.
Bird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Giovanni prevents it.
Bird is working for takedown but Giovanni is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Giovanni manages to break the clinch.
Bird misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Bird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Giovanni to the ground. Bird is now in Giovanni's guard.#SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Giovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovanni manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Giovanni is retaining full guard.
Bird trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giovanni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giovanni tries to get out of the position.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Giovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovanni manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Giovanni's guard.
Bird advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Giovanni's coaches at Convicted Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura but Giovanni is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Giovanni is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giovanni bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Bird thuds a left hand into Giovanni's body.
Giovanni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Giovanni counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bird is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Giovanni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovanni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
Giovanni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#T4#
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovanni moves away.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Giovanni is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird throws a lazy uppercut
and Giovanni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and pushes Giovanni back into the cage.#BC#
Giovanni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giovanni tries to avoid it but Bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giovanni to the ground. Giovanni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Giovanni is out of range. #KD#
Giovanni lands a left and a right that send Bird crashing to the mat, dazed. Giovanni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bird is rocked!
Giovanni misses with a few strikes there.
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can Giovanni finish him?
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird seems to have recovered his senses.
Whack! Giovanni lands a heavy head kick that drops Bird. The ref tackles Giovanni to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bird was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sonny Giovanni!
Sonny Giovanni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Phillips swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bird is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bird is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Phillips back against the cage.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird fails to pull guard.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Phillips has a couple of punches blocked by Bird. #T1#
Phillips throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phillips manages to circle out of the way.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Phillips only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Bird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for a kimura from the bottom but Phillips passes into side control!#T2#
Bird tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird regains half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phillips pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bird to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird tries to escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird turns into Phillips and is now in his guard.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #T3#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bird drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Bird gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bird is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Bird cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Bird!
Our winner, Jake Bird, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Bird misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam. #TD2#
Bird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bird drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam! #REVR#
Bird tries to improve position but can't.
Bird wants to control but Adam postures up.
Adam cracks Bird with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird prevents Adam from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
Bird is not content to let Adam control the position. #T1#
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bird wants to control but Adam postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bird tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam lands an elbow.
Adam staying calm.
Bird is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #T3#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
Bird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adam looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Bird looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Bird counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Adam is defending well.
Adam can't do much from the bottom here.
Adam manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird is looking to stall here but Adam recovers full guard.
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Adam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bird looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Adam is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Bird that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bird reaches up to try and control the position but Adam seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bird rolls and tries to escape and now Adam has his back!
Adam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bird is really stuck here.
Bird is still trying to improve position.
Adam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bird trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Adam biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Adam not allowing Bird to control his hands.
Bird tries to escape the position.
What can Bird do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird wants to control his opponent's hands but Adam gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird avoids the body shot from Adam.
Bird digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Bird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bird there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
Adam 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.
Adam scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Adam lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Bird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adam sprawls well initially but Bird persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Adam controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T3#
Adam wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
Adam keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird throws a strike but Adam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Principo Adam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 976 Wolf vs. Krylov II
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Bird misses with a body shot
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird swings for the body but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dionisy lands a nice looking body shot.
Dionisy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Dionisy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Dionisy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dionisy misses its target.#T1#
Bird wants to clinch
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Dionisy can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird with a poor takedown
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dionisy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Dionisy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dionisy moves away.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Dionisy gets tackled into the cage by Bird. Bird maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but Dionisy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dionisy is looking to counter punch.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dionisy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bird misses the body punch
and Dionisy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dionisy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#T3#
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird walks into a jab.
Bird is looking to clinch but Dionisy is avoiding it.
Bird throws a combination that misses
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Dionisy misses with a body shot
and Bird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy with a jab.#T4##TD2#
Bird closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dionisy quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
Dionisy is trying to maintain the position but Bird is very close to passing his half guard.
Dionisy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bird on the ground.#SUB2#
Bird in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dionisy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
An out of breath Jake Bird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Escobar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.#TD2#
Escobar looking to score a takedown here. Bird is defending well but Escobar drives through and ends up in Bird's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escobar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escobar uses it to pass to side control.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Bird sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.#SUB#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVB#
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily. #SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling 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.
Escobar passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Bird tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bird.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Bird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bird blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bird.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Bird wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bird seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
A short left from Escobar. #T2#
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Bird manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escobar controls the position. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Escobar tries to control but Bird wriggling away.
Bird is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bird is looking to escape.
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar looking to control but Bird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Bird regains half guard.
Bird is holding on to half guard well.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Bird won't allow it.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Bird sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bird breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Escobar controlling the action here.
Bird is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Bird is defending well. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Bird has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Bird working for a submission but Escobar is keeping him at bay.
Escobar manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Escobar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar trying to control but Bird postures up. #T4#
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.
Escobar gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar managing to control the position.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
Bird pushing down on Escobar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
Our winner, Juanito Escobar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Todd throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Bird blocks a head kick by Todd.
Bird tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd slips a jab from Bird.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Bird takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Bird lands.
Bird lands with a right hand.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Bird moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Bird with the counter takedown but Todd avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todd won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bird goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bird but great work by Todd.#T2#
Bird tries to bench press Todd off him but Todd keeps the position.
Bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bird keeps trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is looking to control Todd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?#T3#
Bird tries to roll over but Todd keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird trying to control the position.
Todd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todd passes into side control.
Bird tries to bench press Todd off him but Todd keeps the position.
Todd controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird tries to control but Todd manages to take his back.
Todd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird trying to control the position but Todd manages to sink in the hooks.
Todd has the hooks in. Bird is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bird misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bird misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bird's knee momentarily.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Bird is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bird throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
As Bird backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bird tries to clinch
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird tries for a takedown but Todd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird feints a jab promting Todd to slip. Bird then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Todd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winston Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd is looking to chop away at Bird's legs.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Todd defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Bird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance. #T3#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Todd rather than just go for the knockout.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bird.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Bird misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Bird avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bird clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
Bird lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Todd takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Todd has one foot on Bird's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Bird misses #KD#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Todd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Todd sees it coming and defends easily.
Todd gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todd dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
Todd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bird controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
Bird wants to control the position but Todd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird with the active half guard here but Todd passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Bird is trying to get back to half guard.
Todd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bird struggling a bit here.
Bird is trying to improve his position.
Bird is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Todd off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Todd moves away from the strike by Bird.
Bird blocks a head kick by Todd.
Todd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A good leg kick by Todd.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Bird 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.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bird doesn't seem bothered though.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Todd with a hook.
Bird digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Bird connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bird throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Bird blocks it.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bird avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Bird 's knee.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bird is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd scores with a hook.#T4#
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Donk. Todd catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Bird wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bird walks straight into a right hand from Todd - that's dropped him! Todd jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bird from any more punishment! Bird complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
White throws a hook but Bird avoids it easily.
Bird changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Bird gets a clinch.
White's coach down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bird lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
White pulls Bird into guard.
Bird advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird working away.#SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White sneaks back into half guard.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White! #T2#
White is squirming around, avoiding Bird's attempts to control the action.
White gets back to half guard.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well. #SUB#
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
White moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB2#
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Bird slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
White trying to control here. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
White gets full guard.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.#SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into White's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
White scores with a jab. Bird acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird misses with a hook
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bird with a body shot.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Bird is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thor White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Bird swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White throws a jab when Bird was well out of range.
Bird jabs at White's body.
White staying out of range there.
Bird throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Bird moves away from the strike by White.
White misses with a straight right.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense. #T3#
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Bird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thor White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Bird appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bird looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As White tries to get set, Bird tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
White takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bird avoids the body shot from White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thor White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
White looks to throw the jab but Bird is out of range.
White avoids the body shot from Bird.
White throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Bird.#CL#
Bird has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White tries to pull guard but Bird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White working a defensive guard here.
Bird wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.#SUB2#
White has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bird has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
White tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White wants to sweep but Bird has passed to side control!
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White struggling a bit here.
White sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird being controlled here momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.
It seemed like Cranio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Cranio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird lands a nice hook to Cranio's body. Cranio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Bird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cranio prevents it.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranio smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Cranio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cranio moves forwards but Bird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird tries to clinch up
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bird rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cranio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Bird.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Bird lands.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
Cranio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cranio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bird misses with a hook. Cranio ducked under it nicely.
Cranio throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Cranio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cranio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws an off balance right hand
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Cranio.
As Bird backs off Cranio throws a huge counter combo but Bird manages to avoid it all.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Bird misses with a double jab
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird misses with a looping right.
Cranio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cranio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bird had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Cranio counters with a right hand to the body.
Cranio slips under a jab from Bird.
Cranio throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird lands a jab to Cranio's midsection.#T3#
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Cranio counters with a straight right hand.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bird connects with a nice looking jab.
Bird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cranio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cranio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
Bird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cranio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bird with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Bird dips to his left and cracks Cranio with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird digs a good hook to Cranio's body.
Cranio moves away from the strike by Bird.
Cranio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cranio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Bird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cranio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cranio throws a lazy right hand but Bird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Cranio counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cranio finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quebra Cranio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cranio drops Bird with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cranio follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio is the new middleweight champion!
Quebra Cranio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todd to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bird has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Todd uses from the top position.
Todd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Todd pushes his legs off easily.
Bird looking for a sweep. Not yet Bird, not yet.
Todd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Todd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Bird.#SUB2#
Bird has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Todd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bird.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Todd slows the pace down.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Todd taking a breather here. #T3#
Bird sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Todd is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Todd is sitting in close to Bird's body. Bird has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Todd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Todd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bird.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
A very excited looking Jake Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Bird checks a low kick from Exotic.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Bird moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bird misses with a hook to the body
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Bird.
Bird lands a body shot.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bird's head backwards.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Exotic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Bird takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Bird misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Exotic swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Bird. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Exotic enables Bird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Exotic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB#
Exotic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bird uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exotic tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Exotic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Exotic is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Exotic avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exotic is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Exotic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Exotic is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic trying to control here.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bird is working for a kimura but Exotic is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Exotic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
A big left from Exotic misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
A low kick from Exotic misses #TD2#
and Bird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exotic's guard.#SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Exotic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVR#
Exotic preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass. #T1#
Exotic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Exotic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Exotic defends well.
Exotic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Exotic passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Exotic passes into side control, despite Bird's attempt to control the position.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird gets full guard.#T3#
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Exotic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exotic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Bird throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Exotic escapes and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bird is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Exotic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Bird tries to improve his position but instead Exotic has taken his back!
Bird can't escape the position.
Bird is keeping busy.
Bird manages to reverse the position and now he's in Exotic's guard. Nice work there by Bird. #SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bird has gone for a leg lock! Exotic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bird's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird wants to control the position but Exotic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bird looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exotic's hands.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Bird has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bird's head.
Exotic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Bird misses with an uppercut
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird avoids a kick to the body.
Bird throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Bird slips under a jab.#T1#
Bird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Exotic to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Bird throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bird. That did some damage!
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Bird misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bird's hands.
Bird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Bird scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic sizes up Bird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Bird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bird is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bird moves to clinch but Exotic breaks away
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Bird seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic misses the jab.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird slips a straight right by Exotic.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic motions for Bird to come forward. Exotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Bird clinches up with Exotic and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bird decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Exotic swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bird misses.
Exotic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Bird with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Bird dives in and scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Exotic dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Exotic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Exotic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Exotic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Exotic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird manages to work his way to half guard, despite Exotic's best efforts.
Exotic is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird wants to sweep but Exotic has passed to side control!
Exotic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bird is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird keeps trying to improve his position.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bird looking for subs from the bottom but Exotic mounts him!
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Exotic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bird turns into him and now he's in Exotic's guard. #T3#
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Exotic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Exotic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exotic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Exotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Exotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bird working for a triangle but Exotic defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic had his way with Jake Bird in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##TD2#
Bird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Exotic's guard.#SUB2#
Bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Exotic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Exotic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Exotic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Exotic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.#T1#
Exotic advances position into side control!
Bird tries to control but Exotic manages to take his back.
Bird tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Exotic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird trying to control but Exotic postures up.
Exotic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bird's head. #SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Exotic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird is trying to maintain the position but Exotic is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Exotic wants to work for an arm triangle but Bird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Exotic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bird sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Exotic has control of the leg.
Bird wants to control but Exotic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Bird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bird defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Bird's head back.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Exotic, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic retains his middleweight title!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Bird lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar tries to move into range but Bird moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Escobar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bird is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird controlling well, preventing Escobar from escaping the position.
Bird seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bird is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Escobar is defending well though. Bird let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bird tightening his grip on Escobar, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Escobar right now. #T1##SUB#
Escobar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Bird is not going to allow Escobar to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Bird looking for the choke from the back.
Escobar tries to break free. #SUB#
Bird is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Escobar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Escobar for a finish.
Bird is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Bird. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bird's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.#T2##SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Bird working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Escobar has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Bird trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bird is looking to cinch up a triangle. Escobar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bird's body to avoid the submission. Bird has instead reached around Escobar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bird arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Bird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C135: Mumu vs. Puno 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Wojcik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Jab by Bird.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.#CL2#
Bird forces Wojcik back against the cage and clinches.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bird jumps guard but Wojcik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bird is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird wants to break free but Wojcik has control.
Wojcik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wojcik smiles and moves away.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wojcik lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wojcik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body. Bird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
As Bird looks to move away, Wojcik throws a big counter combo but Bird just gets out of the way.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Bird finds it's target.
Bird misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Good shot there by Wojcik.
Bird tries for a takedown but Wojcik circles away easily
and Wojcik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wojcik circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojcik is looking for a counter combo.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wojcik missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik cracks Bird with a good jab.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Bird.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Wojcik is out of range. #T3#
Bird moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Bird slips under a jab from Wojcik.
Wojcik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird scores with a jab.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Bird gets a double leg takedown into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik controlling the position.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bird pushing down on Wojcik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wojcik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T4##SUB2#
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojcik wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Wojcik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wojcik defends it nicely.
Wojcik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wojcik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wojcik.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Bird with a hook.#T1#
Wojcik misses the jab.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wojcik defends it well.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jake Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bird is looking to clinch but Wojcik is avoiding it.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wojcik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wojcik moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird has a takedown stuffed.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik. #T2#
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Bird with the counter takedown but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand.
Bird lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird shoots in for a takedown but Wojcik shows good takedown defense.
Wojcik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
It looked like Wojcik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wojcik throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird lands a jab.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wojcik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Bird misses with a shot to the body
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Wojcik throws out a powerful jab.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik is looking to counter punch.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Bird.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Bird takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the head.
Wojcik lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Wojcik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wojcik lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bird keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojcik is just out of range.
Wojcik tries to counter by clinching up but Bird breaks away and moves out of range.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wojcik avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Wojcik misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
Wojcik tries to clinch up.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojcik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bird moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Wojcik, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bird counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Bird with the counter takedown but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Wojcik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bird looks to throw the jab but Wojcik is out of range.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wojcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Bird.
A slow jab from Wojcik misses its intended target.
Bird wants to clinch up but Wojcik keeps it at a distance.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird scores with a jab. Wojcik acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wojcik defends it well. #T2#
Bird is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojcik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojcik is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wojcik is doing well to control the position and prevent Bird from advancing to side control.
Wojcik is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wojcik avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Wojcik gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Wojcik is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wojcik controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Wojcik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wojcik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bird misses with a double jab
enabling Wojcik to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojcik slips under a jab.
Bird jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Wojcik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wojcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Wojcik takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bird lands in his opponent's guard.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Wojcik is defending well. #T1#
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Wojcik tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position.
Wojcik wants to control but Bird postures up.#SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura but Wojcik is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird working away.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wojcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wojcik is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Wojcik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wojcik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wojcik defends it well. #SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Wojcik moves into full guard. #T3#
Wojcik wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wojcik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Wojcik pulls Bird in to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Wojcik trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wojcik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wojcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bird is one step ahead there.
Bird is fighting to break Wojcik's control of his arms but Wojcik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird staying out of range there.
Wojcik moves forwards but Bird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird lands with a straight right. Wojcik didn't see that one coming.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wojcik cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bird clobbers Wojcik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Bird lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wojcik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bird manages to circle out of the way.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
Wojcik takes one on the button.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Wojcik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird jumps guard but Wojcik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bird lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Bird.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wojcik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wojcik throws a hook but Bird avoids it easily.#T1#
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a straight right.
Bird cracks Wojcik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Wojcik slips the punch.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Bird is having none of it.
Bird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Wojcik.
Wojcik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bird works Wojcik's body with a nice hook.
Wojcik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bird has time to react.#T2#
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Wojcik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Bird.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wojcik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wojcik slips under a jab from Bird.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wojcik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Wojcik tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Wojcik trying to control but Bird postures up. #T3#
Wojcik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wojcik looking for a sweep. Not yet Wojcik, not yet.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Bird postures up.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wojcik is keeping the position for now.
Bird postures up.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Wojcik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird trying to control but Wojcik is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojcik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wojcik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Wojcik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wojcik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wojcik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bird takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bird goes for a double leg but Wojcik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wojcik continues to drive forward.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#CL#
Wojcik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bird avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Bird gets control of Wojcik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jake Bird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wojcik throwing strikes but missing.
Bird trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bird 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird is the new middleweight champion!
Jake Bird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C128: Mumu vs. White
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar 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.
Escobar lands a right hand. #TD#
Bird decides to pull guard.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Bird struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!#T1#
Bird wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Bird has given up his back here.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird is really stuck here.
Escobar is looking to control Bird but Bird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird staying busy and making it hard for Escobar to control. #SUB2#
Escobar looking to break Bird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bird tries to break free. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a choke but Bird is defending well. #T2#
Escobar is trying to stick to Bird's back but Bird is turning into Escobar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escobar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bird.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVB#
Bird keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bird working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird isn't going anywhere.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar moves into full mount!
Bird is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Bird sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Bird looking to control.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar 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#
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar but Escobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is really struggling to control Escobar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bird has Escobar in his guard.#REVB#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bird's guard. #SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T3#
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!#SUB#
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Escobar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Escobar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bird's arms.
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Bird is looking for the choke from the back position but Escobar is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Escobar right now. #SUB#
Bird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar is trying to break free. #SUB#
Bird is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Escobar is defending well though. Bird let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Escobar trying to control the hands but Bird won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bird 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.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Bird tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Bird takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird slips under a jab.#T1#
Escobar cracks Bird with an open hand slap.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bird's half guard.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Bird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pushing down on Bird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Bird trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar prevents Bird from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Bird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!#SUB#
Escobar won't enjoy being in this position. Bird looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Escobar is tapping - it's over boys! Bird picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bird!
An out of breath Jake Bird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C122: Moore vs. Road
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojcik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Wojcik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Bird wants to clinch but Wojcik slips to the side
and Wojcik counters with a right hand to the body.
Bird staying out of range there.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wojcik takes one on the button.
Bird misses with the combination.
Wojcik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bird blocks a jab.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wojcik's hands.#T1#
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Jake Bird has been cut.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Wojcik.#TD2#
Bird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wojcik was covering up waiting for the punch and Bird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Wojcik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojcik manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Wojcik's guard. #SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Wojcik trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wojcik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Bird wants to control from the top but Wojcik keeps moving.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Wojcik is retaining full guard.
Wojcik wants to sweep but no luck.
Bird wants to control from the top but Wojcik keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Wojcik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojcik manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik controlling the position.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wojcik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Bird looking to control.
Wojcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wojcik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wojcik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wojcik trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wojcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wojcik has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Wojcik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Bird's cut.
That's time! Wojcik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bird digs a good body shot into Wojcik's ribs.
Wojcik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Wojcik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojcik.
Bird throws a right hand that Wojcik ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojcik also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Wojcik misses its target.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Jake Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wojcik tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wojcik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird working away.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Wojcik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wojcik content to control rather than advance.
Wojcik is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojcik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Wojcik is taking a breather. Bird 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.
Bird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Wojcik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wojcik's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Wojcik continues to stall.
Bird trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wojcik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
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.
Wojcik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojcik passes Bird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wojcik is taking a breather. Bird 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.#SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wojcik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wojcik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wojcik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Bird's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wojcik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wojcik doesn't seem bothered though.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Bird counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wojcik just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to pull guard but Wojcik holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bird manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojcik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Wojcik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wojcik wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wojcik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojcik is one step ahead there.
Wojcik trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wojcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wojcik has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wojcik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wojcik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojcik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bird wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment.
Wojcik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojcik on the side of the head.
A jab from Wojcik misses.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Wojcik tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wojcik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Wojcik.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.#T4#
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojcik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Wojcik needs to keep his hands up - Bird had a free shot at his head there.
Bird punishes Wojcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
Wojcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wojcik slips a jab and a cross from Bird.
Jake Bird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Wojcik's shoulder, as Wojcik tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bird 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C112: Anderson vs. Olsen
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Bird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bird. That did some damage!
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bird misses.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is pushing down on Bird's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bird is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bird is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Johnson is sitting in close to Bird's body. Bird has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bird.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
A very excited looking Jake Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Makres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Makres counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bird jumps into guard, dragging Makres to the mat. #SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bird has an active guard here but Makres has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makres jumps into side control!#SU2#
Makres has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres.
Bird sets himself, and Makres steps forward looking for the clinch! Bird avoids it this time.#CL2#
Makres rushes Bird and presses him up against the cage.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird lands a shot to the body.
Bird tries to pull guard but Makres won't allow it. #TD#
Bird drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Makres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makres has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird is controlling Makres's posture.#SU2#
Makres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get!
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Makres 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.
Bird lands a jab to Makres's midsection.
Makres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Makres tries to clinch there but Bird circles away.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Bird.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is looking to chop away at Bird's legs.
Makres throws a head kick that misses.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bird paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Makres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Bird.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Makres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bird gets control of Makres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Makres should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bird has tightened it up now! Makres should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Wojcik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wojcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
As Wojcik tries to get set, Bird tries to push him back and clinch up but Wojcik manages to avoid the attempt.
Bird stuns Wojcik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Wojcik.
Bird scores with a jab. Wojcik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojcik throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Wojcik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wojcik defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Wojcik throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wojcik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojcik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojcik wants to clinch up but Bird keeps it at a distance.
Bird jabs Wojcik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wojcik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bird.
Bird dips to his left and cracks Wojcik with an uppercut!
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird cracks a nice hook into Wojcik's ribs.
Wojcik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wojcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Bird lands a head shot.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird sizes up Wojcik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bird does it's job there.#T2##TD#
Bird gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik won't allow Bird to pass to mount.
Wojcik wants to get back to full guard.
Wojcik gets back to full guard.
Wojcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wojcik wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Wojcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Wojcik is retaining full guard. #T3#
Wojcik is adopting a defensive guard.
Wojcik wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Wojcik looking to control.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wojcik is trying to hold Bird in close to prevent damage but Bird has managed to pass into half guard.
Bird has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine from mount but Wojcik is having none of it. #SUB#
Bird jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wojcik manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Wojcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik is trying to improve his position.
Wojcik is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Wojcik gets back to half guard.
Wojcik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bird bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wojcik's head backwards.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt - Wojcik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wojcik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wojcik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bird is in Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik is trying to keep Bird in close.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wojcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wojcik has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wojcik defends well.#SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bird keeping moving, preventing Wojcik from controlling successfully.
Bird wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bird holds on and takes a little breather.
Wojcik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wojcik wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Bird trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojcik defends it easily.#SUB#
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird seems keen to control Wojcik's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wojcik defends well.#SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Wojcik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
Bird can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wojcik controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Wojcik defends easily.
Wojcik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wojcik slips nicely into half guard.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Wojcik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wojcik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wojcik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojcik pulls his head out easily. #T4#
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.
Wojcik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Bird is looking to control Wojcik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?
Bird wants to improve his position but Wojcik is controlling well.
Wojcik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wojcik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojcik pulls his head out easily.
Bird wants to control but Wojcik is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird throws a jab when Wojcik was well out of range.
Wojcik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Wojcik pushes him off.
Bird throws a jab when Wojcik was well out of range.
Bird lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird tries to clinch up but Wojcik circles away and keeps his distance.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wojcik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wojcik stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Wojcik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Wojcik lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Wojcik counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wojcik finish him?!#ROC2#Bird is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Bird lands with a straight right. Dallas didn't see that one coming.
Dallas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bird on the side of the head.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bird avoids it really well and circles away.
Bird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dallas.
Bird moves away from the strike by Dallas.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dallas swivels and escapes.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Bird swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bird wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Well, if Dallas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dallas wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Dallas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dallas is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Dallas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bird is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount.
Bird continues to stall.
Bird has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bird wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dallas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dallas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bird is doing well to control the position and prevent Dallas from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dallas just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bird lands in his opponent's guard.
Bird wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bird won't allow Dallas to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dallas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dallas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Bird has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korben Dallas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Dallas defends it easily.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Bird is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Dallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Dallas defends it easily.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Dallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Bird has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Dallas slips an elbow through the middle.
Dallas postures up in Bird's guard and throws a big left but Bird blocks it. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dallas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bird has an active guard here but Dallas has managed to pass into half guard.
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4##SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Dallas trying to control the pace.
Dallas 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.
Ground and pound from Dallas.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Bird is defending well. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas is nestled in close to Bird, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dallas misses.
Dallas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dallas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dallas slips a jab from Bird.
Bird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dallas connects with a nice looking jab.
Dallas 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.
Dallas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range. #TD2#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bird napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Dallas working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird struggling a bit here.
Bird is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Dallas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dallas working the ground and pound but Bird is defending the strikes.
Bird is looking to regain half guard here but Dallas keeps moving and retains side control.
Bird wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Bird is looking to reverse the position.
Dallas lands an elbow. #T3#
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Dallas scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Bird but he's now mounted!
Dallas avoids the attempt from Bird to control.
Dallas lands with some strikes.
Dallas looking to finish Bird with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bird!
Bird tries to control Dallas's body but Dallas pushes him off. Bird squirms to his side and now Dallas has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas not allowing Bird to control his hands.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Dallas looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korben Dallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dallas 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
A relieved looking Korben Dallas 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: SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Bird slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Bird forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Bird jumps guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro connects with the punch.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro 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.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#T1#
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Muhapuro pushes Bird off and scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided it.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro is looking to score with low kicks.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
letting Bird counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bird pushes Muhapuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro works on Bird's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bird cracks Muhapuro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Muhapuro.
Bird avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Bird off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Muhapuro scores with a spinning back kick!
Muhapuro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bird is able to avoid easily.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Some bone on bone action there as Bird checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bird blocks a jab.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Bird is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muhapuro's half guard.
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!
Bird prevents Muhapuro from standing back up.
Bird slows the pace down in half guard.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him #T4##SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhapuro defends it well.
Bird is looking to advance position but Muhapuro won't allow it. #ES#
Muhapuro kicks off Bird and gets to his feet.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that Bird ducks under and follows up with a left that Bird also avoids with ease.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into Muhapuro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bird stops Muhapuro from standing up.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.#ES#
Muhapuro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bird blocking some punches. #TD2#
Bird jumps guard and drags Muhapuro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro tries to stand but Bird is controlling from the bottom.
Bird looking to control.
Bird has a closed guard, preventing Muhapuro from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Muhapuro stands and steps away. Bird gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a leg kick but Bird moves out of range and Muhapuro only half commits.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Muhapuro and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Muhapuro tries to keep at a distance but Bird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Bird tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#TD2#
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhapuro is aware though and is defending well.
Muhapuro wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Muhapuro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muhapuro punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Bird shoots in and gets a takedown into Muhapuro's guard.#ES#
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bird is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muhapuro to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro. #BC2#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.#T4#
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Bird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muhapuro can pounce on him.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bird looks for a takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muhapuro rather than just go for the knockout.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro stalks Bird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bird's face. Bird staggers backwards, shaken.
Bird goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird looks for a takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Bird walks into a jab.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Bird 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.
Bird drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro leaves Bird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muhapuro wants to slow Bird down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Bird saw it coming and moves away.
Muhapuro thumps Bird with a low kick.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muhapuro connects with a jab.
Muhapuro jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
As Bird backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro sets himself, and Bird steps forward looking for the clinch! Muhapuro avoids it this time.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Muhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Muhapuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muhapuro scores with a jab.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Muhapuro as Bird shoots in.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided it.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bird crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muhapuro - the referee stops the clock and Bird gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muhapuro. Bird manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Bird has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro. #TD2#
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Muhapuro stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muhapuro 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD2#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lancaster pulls Bird in close to his closed guard and prevents Bird from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lancaster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Lancaster is not content to let Bird control the position. #T4#
Bird slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lancaster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Lancaster, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Lancaster against the cage but Lancaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Bird dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Bird's head and hops out.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Lancaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Lancaster didn't expect that.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lancaster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVR#
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lancaster postures up. #SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard. #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.#SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster lands with a nice combination. Bird backs away looking to recover.
Bird looks for a takedown but Lancaster sprawls well.
Lancaster misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.#T2#
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Bird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working. #T3#
Bird taking a break here but Lancaster is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lancaster defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Lancaster is controlling Bird's trapped leg to prevent Bird from advancing to side control.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now. #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!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Our winner, Oliver Lancaster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 132 | Atunes vs Moore
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Bird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Bird moves out of range as Sole strikes.
Sole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sole thows a leg kick but Bird checks it #TD#
and Bird counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Sole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sole manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Bird wants to pass the guard but Sole is keeping the position.
Sole looking to control.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Sole looking to control.
Bird trying to control but Sole is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sole manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bird controlling Sole's posture.
Sole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Sole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Bird tries to counter by clinching up but Sole breaks away and moves out of range.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sole sprawls and moves away.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there #TD#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Sole didn't expect that.
Sole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Sole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sole is looking to sweep but instead, Bird has passed into half guard.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Sole defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird checks a leg kick.
Bird checks a leg kick nicely.
Sole throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sole is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird trying to control the action but Sole is working from the bottom.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bird has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bird takes Sole's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird gets his hands free as Sole looks to control. #T1##SUB#
Sole defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Sole just trying to survive but Bird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sole is trying to break free. #SUB#
Bird has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2##SUB#
Bird patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bird avoiding Sole 's attempts to control his hands.
Bird wants to control but Sole is keeping busy.
Bird is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sole breaks Bird's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Bird is trying to control Sole's posture but Sole avoids it.
Sole wants to stand but Bird is controlling his arm.
Bird is being controlled here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sole laying and praying for a moment but Bird takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sole slows the pace down in half guard.
Bird is looking to control Sole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bird looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sole pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Good leg kick by Sole.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole misses with a looping right.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sole sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sole trying to control here.
Bird wants to free his trapped foot but Sole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sole defends it well. #SUB2#
Sole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily.
Sole wants to control but Bird is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sole looking for submissions off his back.
Sole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sole is trying to maintain the position but Bird is very close to passing his half guard.
Sole is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird is taking a breather. Sole 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bird scores with a takedown into Sole's guard.
Sole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Sole is pulling down on Bird's head. It's preventing any offense from Bird, at least for the moment.
Bird passes Sole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sole trying to control but Bird postures up.
Bird is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sole works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sole keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Sole trying to control the position.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Sole is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sole trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
Jake Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bird, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 127 | New Years Massacre
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Lund.
A nice leg kick from Lund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lund throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bird forces his way into half guard.
Bird trying to mount his opponent but Lund defends it.
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is looking to stall here but Lund recovers full guard. #T1#
Bird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lund keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Lund managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lund misses with a hook.
Lund throws a jab when Bird was well out of range.
Bird checks a leg kick nicely.
Lund connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Lund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3##TD#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lund pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage.
Bird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Lund is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bird takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Lund throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Lund fights it but they end up in guard.
Lund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Lund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bird wants to control from the top but Lund keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bird showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird wants to control from the top but Lund keeps moving. #T2#
Bird controlling from the top position.
Bird's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Lund seems keen to control Bird's posture.
Bird looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lund has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bird is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lund connects with a leg kick.
Bird moves out of range as Lund throws a body kick.
Lund scores with a head kick.
Bird slips a jab from Lund.
Bird changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bird wants to clinch.#T4#
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Lund throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lund can do to turn this around?
Bird wants to control from the top but Lund keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lund wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bird is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Lund.
Lund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Lund misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Lund didn't expect that.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Bird pushing down on Lund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lund is not content to let Bird control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bird is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Well, if Bird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bird is trying to control. Lund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bird passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bird controlling the position easily from mount.
Aaron Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bird moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lund has worked his arm free - good work by Lund!
Lund wants to control but Bird postures up.#T3#
Bird slows the pace down.
Bird trying to control the action but Lund is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lund can pounce on him.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Bird has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lund walks away with a smile on his face. Bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aaron Lund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bird crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lund - the referee stops the clock and Bird gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lund. Bird manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Lund misses.
Aaron Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lund. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lund misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Lund defending well.
Lund is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Lund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jake Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bird, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
A relieved looking Jake Bird 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: SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bird blocks a head kick by Moore.
Bird wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Bird's knee but Bird avoids it well.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Bird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird has gone for a leg lock! Moore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bird's guard.#REVR#
Moore postures up.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Bird seems keen to control Moore's posture.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bird working a defensive guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moore wanted to stand there but Bird had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.#SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Moore wants to stand but Bird is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Bird. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bird.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Moore cracks Bird with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Moore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moore looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.
Bird checks the leg kick nicely there.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice shot by Moore.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
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!
Moore tries to score with a low kick but Bird moves his leg out of the way.
Bird defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Bird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Bird counters with a straight right hand.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Bird slips under a jab.
Moore 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.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a series of punches but Bird moves out of range.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Bird checks a low kick from Moore.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Bird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moore is not content to let Bird control the position.
Bird stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Moore is not content to let Bird control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES#
Moore kicks off Bird and gets to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bird takes one to the chin there.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bird controls the position from side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird wants to control for a moment but Moore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Moore is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bird ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore thows a leg kick but Bird checks it #TD2#
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird.

Moore is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bird presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moore to keep the fight standing.
Bird tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moore walks away with a smile on his face. Bird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Moore lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird with the counter takedown but Moore avoids it easily.#T1#
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bird is out of range and Moore settles back down.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Bird slips a straight right by Moore.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Moore scores with a head kick. Bird tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moore cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Bird's head back.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore scores with a punch to the head.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Bird tries to pull guard but Moore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bird looking for a takedown.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Moore misses #TD2#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Moore fights it but they end up in guard.
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
Moore wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Moore postures up. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird is controlling Moore's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 115 | Lancaster vs Lund
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Bird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Monto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bird has passed into half guard!
Monto is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monto manages to get to full guard.
Bird seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bird advances position into side control!
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bird works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Monto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monto is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monto defends it well. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working. #T3#
Bird slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monto sees it coming and defends easily.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
Bird trying to mount his opponent but Monto defends it. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird controlling the action here.
Monto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monto tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Monto punching from the bottom.
Bird passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bird has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Bird has control of Monto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bird controlling the pace for now.
Monto is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird content just to control the position here.
Monto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monto throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Bird maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Monto could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bird has cracked it and Monto is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
Our winner, Jake Bird, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 109 | Quantam Collision
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird checks a low kick from Dunes.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Dunes tries to get set, Bird tries to push him back and clinch up but Dunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunes misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Dunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Dunes wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
Bird wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving. #ES2#
Dunes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bird presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Bird.
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bird blocks a body shot from Dunes.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage.
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!
Dunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bird lands with a light punch inside.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage. #BC#
Bird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Dunes - just one landing. #TD#
Bird gets a takedown into half guard.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Dunes scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bird manages to mount him!
Dunes is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bird has taken his back!
Dunes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dunes fending off the submission attempt from Bird.
Dunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dunes 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.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bird controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Dunes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bird gets his way! #T3##SUB#
Bird is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dunes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dunes trying to get back to his feet but Bird is in full control for now. #SUB#
Bird looking for the choke but no joy.
Dunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Bird has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dunes is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Dunes trying to get back to his feet but Bird is in full control for now. #SUB#
Bird looking to break Dunes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dunes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bird will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dunes wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Dunes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Dunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird blocks a leg kick.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Bird checks it #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dunes is trying to escape back to his feet but Bird uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bird tries to clinch up but Dunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Dunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Bird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bird manages to pass to side control.
Bird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him
Bird controlling the pace.
Bird prevents Dunes from standing back up. #T1#
Bird is looking to take a break and control but Dunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Dunes defending well. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Bird checks a low kick from Dunes.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunes sprawls and moves away.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird looks for a takedown but Dunes sprawls well.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunes's guard.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird stops Dunes from standing up.
Bird wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving. #ES2#
Dunes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bird off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Bird blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Bird coming out on top.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Bird checks it #TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dunes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dunes throws a body punch but Bird moves out of range.
Dunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Dunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunes.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dunes throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Dunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bird. That did some damage!
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes throws a body punch but Bird moves out of range.
Dunes with a jab.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bird throws a series of strikes that have Dunes backpedaling.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bird counters with a straight right hand.
Bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunes pinned against the cage. Dunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slugger Dunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunes.
Bird lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunes sprawls and moves away.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Bird is out of range.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunes misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there #TD#
and Bird counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunes!

Dunes sneaks out the side door and pushes Bird away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Bird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunes as he jumps to the side.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird tries to counter by clinching up but Dunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Good leg kick by Dunes. #T2#
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes misses with a hook #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bird dives into side control. #SUB#
Bird has an Americana. Dunes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bird is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bird hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 102 | Nemesis
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Bird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wojcik! But no joy.
Wojcik misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wojcik won't be happy with that.
Wojcik tries to improve position but can't.
Wojcik tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bird presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bird avoids the attempt from Wojcik to control.
Bird seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wojcik is holding on tight.
Bird looking to control but Wojcik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bird looking to secure an arm triangle but Wojcik defends it well.
Wojcik has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bird is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wojcik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wojcik trying to control the position but Bird manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Wojcik tries to escape but Bird has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wojcik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bird seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bird is riding his opponent, not letting Wojcik buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wojcik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Wojcik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bird's arms.
A lull in the action here.
Bird just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Bird is looking for the choke from the back position but Wojcik is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB#
Bird is persistently looking for the submission but Wojcik is defending it well.
Bird avoiding Wojcik 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Bird.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bird working for a choke but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bird off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wojcik wants to control his opponent's hands but Bird gets his hands free.
Wojcik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bird haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Bird has managed to slip his arm under Wojcik's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wojcik is tapping out! Submission win for Bird.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bird!
A very excited looking Jake Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lund has Bird up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bird.
Bird blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bird is working Lund over against the cage.#TD2#
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Lund defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lund defends it easily.
Bird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lund wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bird looking for subs off his back but Lund has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bird trying to hold on to Lund's head to control him but Lund postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lund is working away from the top position though.
Lund prevents Bird from improving his position.
Bird has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lund in particular looking to stall.
Bird trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lund looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Lund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Lund.
Lund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird lands a glancing blow to the side of Lund's head.
Lund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Lund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A leg kick checked by Bird.
Lund misses with a straight left.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lund.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lund defends it well.
Bird slips a straight right by Lund.
Aaron Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird defending well as Lund loads up on a big left hand.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lund misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Lund.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lund but Lund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bird is looking to clinch but Lund is avoiding it. #T1#
Lund throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Lund misses with a straight left.
Lund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Lund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Lund misses #CL2#
and Bird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bird.
Bird jumps guard but Lund turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lund blocks a body shot from Bird.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird blocks an uppercut.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lund smiles and moves away.
Aaron Lund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lund, as that shot connected. #T2#
Lund throws a body punch but Bird moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lund. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lund moves in looking to clinch but Bird pushes him off.
Lund connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Lund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lund lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lund misses with a straight right.
Bird with the counter takedown but Lund avoids it easily.#T3#
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Lund is defending well.
Bird works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Bird goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bird's guard! Nice work there by Lund!
Lund is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bird on the ground.
Lund trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bird trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Lund is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lund dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bird walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lund. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
Bird moves out of range of the leg kick from Lund.#TD2#
Bird scores with a takedown into Lund's guard.
Lund is controlling Bird's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lund has his hands on Bird's head, controlling the position.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Lund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Lund is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt - Lund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bird 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.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aaron Lund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lund fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Bird takes one on the button.
Bird moves forwards but Lund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lund tries to close the distance and clinch but Bird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lund throws out the jab.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aaron Lund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bird walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lund.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lund defends it well.
Lund fakes the leg kick and cracks Bird in the body.
Lund throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lund is trying to keep Bird in close. #T4#
Bird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lund pulls Bird in close to his closed guard and prevents Bird from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lund is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Lund.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lund, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Lund!
Aaron Lund opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Monto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird wants to improve his position but Monto is controlling well.
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping busy.
Bird wants to improve his position but Monto is controlling well. #SUB2#
Monto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monto is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bird keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura but Bird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well. #SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Monto defends easily. #SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bird trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.
Monto is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Monto pushes him off.
Monto feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Bird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird prevents Monto from improving his position.
Bird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bird trying to pass the guard but Monto defending well. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Monto looking for subs from the bottom but Bird mounts him!
Monto gets back to half guard.
Bird trying to control the action but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto wants to sweep but Bird has passed to side control!
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bird wants to free his trapped foot but Monto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Bird keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Monto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Bird controlling from the full mount.
Monto is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Bird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bird prevents Monto from getting the reversal.
Bird trying to control but Monto is having none of it.
Bird fails to advance to Monto's back.
Bird tries to control but Monto wriggling away.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T4##SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bird is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird 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: SFL 81 | Shipilov vs Wojcik
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bird swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bird with a body shot.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird staying out of range there.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bird avoids the head kick by Brown. #CL#
Bird forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Bird scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown 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.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2##TD#
Bird gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Brown is pushing Bird's head away, looking to escape. Bird manages to hold on to the position though.
Bird is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown is trying to buck Bird off.
Bird remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bird asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #T3#
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Bird prevents Brown from escaping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bird takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bird has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Bird attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown walks into a jab.#T1##TD#
Bird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bird controlling the action here.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is trying to escape back to his feet but Bird uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Brown tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jake Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bird looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Brown is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brown stops Bird from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown is trying to stand.
Bird trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3##ES2#
Brown bucks up and throws Bird to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Brown misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.

Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to escape.#T4#
Brown is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bird prevents Brown from standing back up.
Bird sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bird throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bird scores with a nice strike.
Bird throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bill Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown leaves Bird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD#
Bird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bird lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Bird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bird is controlling him. #T2#
Bird wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown wants to stand but Bird is controlling the position.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Brown misses with a straight left.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bill Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bird misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bird is defended easily by Brown.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bill Brown!
A relieved looking Bill Brown 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: SFL 68 | Sasaki vs Spanner
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Orion with the inside leg kick.
Bird slips a jab from Orion.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bird moves out of range of the body kick.
Bird swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion connects with the punch.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion tries to clinch there but Bird circles away.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion wants to clinch up but Bird keeps it at a distance.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orion misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orion trying to control but Bird postures up. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Bird is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #T2#
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bird content to stall in guard here.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bird passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird is stalling here. Orion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bird seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bird sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bird reverses the position - he's now on top in Orion's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion motions for Bird to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Orion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Orion didn't expect that.
Orion trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Orion has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bird trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orion takes one on the button.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
A punch combination from Bird misses. #TD2#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Bird works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Orion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bird stacks Orion on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bird!#T4#
Bird wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy.
Bird happy to just control the position for now.
Bird wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Orion looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Bird checks it.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Bird pushes him off.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Orion.
Orion looks to clinch #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orion won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion looks to move to half guard but instead Bird has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Bird wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bird.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Bird looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.#T3#
Bird trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bird looking to control but Orion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Bird's attempts to control the action.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bird 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Dunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bird's head.
Bird 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.
Bird tries for a takedown but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Bird attempts a counter takedown but Dunes avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.#T1#
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
Dunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird attempts a counter takedown but Dunes avoids it well and moves away.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunes sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Bird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dunes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bird prevents Dunes from getting back to his feet.
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dunes bucks up and tries to throw Bird off but instead Bird has got his back!
Dunes trying to get back to his feet but Bird is in full control for now. #T3#
Bird controls the position.
Dunes is trying to get back to his feet but Bird has full control of the position and if anything, Dunes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dunes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dunes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bird off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dunes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bird.
Bird controls the action.#T4##ES2#
Dunes manages to stand up with Bird still on his back. Eventually Bird drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunes.
Dunes takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bird catches Dunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bird.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes counters with a body kick.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a takedown into side control.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Dunes pushes Bird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dunes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bird looking to control but Dunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunes is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bird working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Dunes tries to buck Bird off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunes prevents Bird from taking his back.#SUB#
Bird is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dunes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dunes shrugs it off.
Bird seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dunes is holding on tight.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Bird tries to control but Dunes wriggling away. #SUB#
Bird has hold of Dunes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dunes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Bird tries to control but Dunes wriggling away. #T3#
You get the feeling that Dunes really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Bird has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Dunes taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Bird!
After the fight, Jake Bird was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFL 54 | Jussi vs Viking
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Bird ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
A shot to the body from Jones misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Bird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Bird is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bird pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bird is looking to work his way around to Jones's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Bird looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bird controlling from mount.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bird escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bird!
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bird pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bird takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bird looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.
Bird tries to control but Jones wriggling away. #T4#
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Bird has a good base and remains in mount.
Bird tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Bird controlling the pace for now.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Bird working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird 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#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Bird fails with the takedown.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Bird blocks a jab.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bird wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T1#
Bird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bird passes into side control.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bird off and has taken his back!
Bird is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bird wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Bird tries to escape the position.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
What can Bird do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jones has the hooks in. Bird is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bird rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position. #T3#
Jones controlling the position well here. Bird rolled but Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Jones go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bird is holding onto Jones's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bird wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Jones 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bird's ribs.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bird passes into side control.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bird wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bird's best efforts.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is not content to let Bird control the position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Bird mounts him!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird controlling the pace for now.
Bird's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Bird keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back. #SUB#
Bird is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones is really stuck here. #T3##SUB#
Bird is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jones taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bird.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird 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.
Barry Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I was paid well....'.

Event: SFL 46 | Taneyev vs Murhapuro
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bird changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Bird shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Bird prevents Kelly from escaping the position.
Kelly is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kelly is not content to let Bird control the position.
Bird working away.#SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bird swings around for an armbar but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kelly passes into side control. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kelly's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kelly! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bird has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ned Kelly!
Ned Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 38 | Fusi vs Babinski III
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob scores with a head kick. Bird tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown but Bob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bird's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bob lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Bob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bob throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Bob trying to hold on to Bird's head to control him but Bird postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bob wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Bob wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird is looking to advance position but Bob won't allow it.
Bird controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bird is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Bob thows a leg kick but Bird checks it #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bob keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bob regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bird advances to half guard.
Bob has his hands clasped together around Bird's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silent Bob 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#
Bird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Bob and move into the clinch position.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Bird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silent Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Bird counters by moving into the clinch.
Bird scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bird pulls guard effortlessly.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob won't allow Bird to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bird has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bird checks a leg kick.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Bob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A leg kick checked by Bird.
Bob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.#TD2#
Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bob is not content to let Bird control the position.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird takes a little break here. Bob wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Bob wants to control but Bird postures up.#SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bird controls the position from side control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bird trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bob is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Eagle, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bob is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Bob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
Bird controlling the pace.
Bob is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bob tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Bird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bird takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Donk. Bob catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bird slips a jab from Bob.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Bob.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Bob misses #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bob's guard.
Bob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bob is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Bob is controlling Bird's trapped leg to prevent Bird from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Bird.
I think Bird 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird 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: SFL 34 | Drum Roll
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monto with the counter takedown but Bird avoids it easily.
Bird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monto. Monto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bird scores with the left hand. Monto knows he should have avoided that one.
Monto slips a jab from Bird.
Monto tries for a takedown but Bird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Bird gets caught flat footed, as Monto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird has his hands on Monto's head, controlling the position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bird defend it? Monto steps over the head and cranks it - Bird is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

Event: SFL 29 | Titanic Collision
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Loco connects with a nice looking jab.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Loco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loco works the jab nicely.
Loco feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Loco moved out of range nicely.
Loco misses the shot to the body.
Loco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bird checks a leg kick.
Bird takes one to the chin there.
Loco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loco scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Bird throws a series of punches but Loco moves 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!
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Loco coming out on top.
Bird lands a really nice looking cross but Loco seems unphased.
Bird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Loco throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Bird slips a straight right by Loco.
Loco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Loco throws a lazy right hand but Bird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Loco.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loco manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loco. That's going to slow Bird down.
Loco cracks Bird with a good jab.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Loco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loco misses the shot to the body.
Loco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bird.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bird takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Bird finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Loco there.
A slow jab from Loco misses its intended target.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loco blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Loco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loco misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Bird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loco throws out the jab.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Loco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Loco had a free shot at his head there.
Loco throws a lazy right hand but Bird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Bird misses.
Loco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Loco misses its intended target.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Loco clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loco throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Bird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Bird misses.
Loco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Loco.#T3#
Loco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loco doesn't seem bothered though.
Loco slips a straight right by Bird.
Loco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Loco misses with a body shot.
Bird lands with a hook. Loco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bird fails to land with a series of punches.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco is looking to chop away at Bird's legs.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Loco moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird moves out of range as Loco strikes.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Bird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bird staying out of range there.
Loco misses with an uppercut.
Loco throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bird defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Bird checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bird throws out a counter right but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Bird throws a series of punches but Loco moves out of range.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loco.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bird misses with a hook.
Bird takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loco throws a big shot that misses.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Loco and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
Loco lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loco.
Bird scores with a three punch combo!
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Loco.
Good leg kick by Loco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spanky Loco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Loco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird lands a body shot.
Bird on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loco. Loco obviously looking to wear him down.
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Loco moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Loco does it's job there.
Bird misses with a hook.
Bird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Loco misses with a straight right.
Loco clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Loco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Loco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bird.#T1#
Bird uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Bird backs away, Loco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird slips a straight right by Loco.
Loco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loco jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loco defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Loco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bird is able to avoid easily.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Spanky Loco is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird checks a leg kick.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a hook. Loco ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A jab from Loco does it's job there.
Bird swinging wildly here.
Bird takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Loco throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Bird slips under a jab from Loco.
Loco scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Loco misses
and Bird counters with a nice uppercut.
Loco tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bird lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bird misses with a hook. Loco ducked under it nicely.
Bird with a hook.
Bird moves away from the strike by Loco.
Loco misses with a hook.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Bird misses with a hook. Loco ducked under it nicely.
Bird staying out of range there.
Bird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bird defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Loco does it's job there.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Loco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bird in his tracks.
Bird misses the jab.
Loco throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird moves out of range as Loco strikes.
Bird misses with a wild combination.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Loco tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided it.
Bird takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bird doesn't seem bothered though.
Loco scores with a nice strike.
Bird takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Loco's shoulder, as Loco tries to avoid the shot.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.#T4#
Bird tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
A big left from Loco misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bird! But no joy.
Loco staying out of range there.
Loco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loco throws a big shot that misses.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loco.
Bird moves out of range as Loco strikes.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
Bird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bird lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bird scrambles back to his feet.
Loco misses with a body shot.
Loco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spanky Loco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Loco slips a jab and a cross from Bird.
Loco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco connects with an inside leg kick.
Loco clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bird in his tracks.
Loco misses the jab.
Loco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loco feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird misses the jab.
Bird misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries to move into range but Bird moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loco lands a nice shot that snaps Bird's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco slips a jab and a cross from Bird.
An attempted straight right counter from Loco misses the target.
Nice jab there from Loco.
Bird takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loco scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Loco throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Loco slips a jab from Bird.
Loco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loco misses with a leg kick.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Loco.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loco.
Loco throws a solid leg kick but Bird takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loco.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Bird.
Spanky Loco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Loco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loco with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird slips under a jab from Loco.
Bird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
Loco takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bird cracks Loco with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Bird misses.
Loco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Bird lands the left hand.
Bird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loco lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loco. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Loco.
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Loco lands with a hook. Bird tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bird connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loco.
Loco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Loco.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bird moves forwards but Loco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco scoring well with a low kick there.
Bird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bird misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Loco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loco misses with a leg kick.
Loco moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Loco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Loco looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loco misses with a low kick.
Loco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird checks a leg kick.
Loco with a hook.
Loco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco throws a sloppy body shot
and Bird counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loco thinking.
Bird misses with a double jab.
Bird ducks right into an uppercut from Loco.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Loco.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky Loco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loco 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Spanky Loco!
An intense looking Spanky Loco took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I would eat Atunes for breakfast. '.

Event: SFL 23 | Atunes vs Bird II
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atunes defends it nicely.
Bird wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bird swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird misses with a shot to the body
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bird wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes slips under a jab from Bird.#TD2#
Bird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Bird tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atunes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atunes is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Atunes is not content to let Bird control the position.
Atunes tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Atunes is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Atunes trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Bird controlling the action 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 Edison Atunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Atunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird slips a jab from Atunes.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes lands a jab to Bird's midsection.#T1#
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atunes as he avoids it easily.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.#T2#
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes with a hook.
Bird shoots and misses
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Edison Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.#KD#
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!#ROC#Bird is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes fakes the body blow, causing Bird to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bird goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!

Event: SFL 16 | High Voltage
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tropper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tropper misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tropper won't be happy with that.
Bird trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Tropper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bird's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tropper is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tropper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tropper controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tropper keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Bird is working for a kimura but Tropper is defending it quite comfortably.
Bird trying to control the action but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Tropper is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tropper trying to control from the bottom.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Tropper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Tropper is defending well.
Tropper trying to hold on to Bird's head to control him but Bird postures up. #SUB2#
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tropper tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bird seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tropper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick lands with a right hand.
Kaepernick slips a jab from Bird.
Kaepernick throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Kaepernick gets caught napping as Bird dives in and scores a takedown. Kaepernick manages to retain guard.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Bird passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaepernick defend it? Bird steps over the head and cranks it - Kaepernick is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
In his post fight interview, Jake Bird started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bird counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Bob misses.
Bird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bird moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Bob is quick to defend against it.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob lands with a good body shot.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bob was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Bob's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bob's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Bob.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Bird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bob avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Bird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bird takes one on the button.#CL#
Bird drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Bob is working Bird over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bob.
Nice body punch from Bob - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Bird.
Bird tries to pull guard but Bob won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Bird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bird has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bird has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bob doesn't defend quickly enough and Bird has managed to lock this one up! Can Bob escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bird on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Bird!
A less than humble Jake Bird misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RFC: Atunes vs. Swango 3
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bird has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Bird's head.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bird is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Bird misses.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bird tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Bird ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Knox has Bird up against the cage in a clinch.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox 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.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Bird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Athos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Bird 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.
Bird slips a straight right by Knox.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Bird clinches.
Bird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
Athos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird avoids the body shot from Knox.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Bird looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Bird has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Bird misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bird.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with some punches. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a jab when Bird was well out of range.
Bird throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox sets himself, and Bird steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.#CUT2#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Bird is out of range.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Bird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Bird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Athos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
A nice combination there by Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.#CL2#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Bird pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bird working aggressively here. #TD2#
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knox throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bird's body to avoid the submission. Bird has instead reached around Knox's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bird arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird 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: RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Bird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orion was covering up waiting for the punch and Bird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion 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.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB#
Orion has his foot on Bird's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bird works his way back into a safe position though.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Orion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bird is defended easily by Orion.
Orion thumps Bird with a low kick.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion connects with a leg kick. Bird looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bird 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.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bird in his tracks.
Orion works the jab nicely.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird with the counter takedown but Orion avoids it easily.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Orion misses the jab.#T3#
Bird moves forwards but Orion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bird.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bird walks into a left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Nice shot by Orion.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird misses with a body punch.
Bird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orion to keep the fight standing.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird tries to pull guard but Orion holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orion to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bird wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard.
Orion is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that round.
That's time! Orion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Bird wants to counter with a clinch but Orion pushes him away.
A big right from Orion misses.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Orion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion scores with a nice head shot.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Jab from Bird.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?#T1#
Orion feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch.
Orion misses with a body punch.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orion smiles and moves away.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Orion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bird blocks a low kick nicely.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Orion thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Orion. #T2#
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion cracks the inside of Bird's front leg.
Orion lands a nice shot that snaps Bird's head back.
Bird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orion circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion lands a slapping body shot.
Orion scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bird drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orion trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion 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.
Bird keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion wanted to stand there but Bird had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Bird.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird. #BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion throws a leg kick but Bird moved away.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion cracks Bird with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion is trying to keep Bird in close. #T1#
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bird wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is trying to control the position but Bird postures up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Orion's guard.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion controlling the position.
Orion trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Orion cracks Bird with an open hand slap.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
As Bird backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Orion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Orion.
Orion lands a shot to the body.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
A body shot lands from Orion.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion. #BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orion throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Orion didn't expect that. #T3#
Orion is trying to keep Bird in close.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Orion is trying to hold Bird in close to prevent damage but Bird has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orion keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orion wants to control the action here but instead Bird manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Bird is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Orion can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orion wants to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird content just to control the position here.
Orion tries to hold on but Bird postures up.#SUB2#
Bird working for a guillotine from mount but Orion is in no mood to give up.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bird wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bird.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!

Event: RFC Sydney March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Nadir lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
Nadir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Nadir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Nadir lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadir throws a sloppy head kick
and Bird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nadir throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird. #ES2#
Nadir manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Nadir misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Bird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bird takes a little break here. Nadir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bird wants to control for a moment but Nadir uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nadir wants to get back to his feet.
Bird is taking a breather. Nadir 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.
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Nadir defends it.
Bird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nadir throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nadir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nadir keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Bird seems content to control.
Nadir is in trouble now - Bird has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nadir tries to lock up and control but Bird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nadir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
Nadir looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Bird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nadir stuffs the takedown.
Nadir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nadir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nadir throws out the jab.
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bird slips under a jab.
Nadir misses with a straight right.
Bird slips under a jab from Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir misses with a double jab
enabling Bird to counter with a crisp jab.
Nadir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nadir looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nadir won't be happy with that. #T1#
Nadir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bird is trying is best to control the position here.
Bird trying to control but Nadir postures up.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Nadir has control of the leg.
Bird trying to hold on to Nadir's head to control him but Nadir postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nadir in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadir pulls his head out easily.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bird keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nadir wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nadir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bird tries to hold on but Nadir pushes him away. #T4#
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.
Nadir tries to stand up but Bird had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Nadir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Bird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bird avoids the head kick by Nadir.
Bird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nadir misses with a straight left.
Nadir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Nadir is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bird shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nadir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Nadir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir throws a series of strikes that have Bird backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird avoids the head kick by Nadir.
Nice uppercut lands for Nadir. That snapped Bird's head back. #T1#
A big right from Nadir misses.
Abed Nadir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nadir lands a jab to the nose.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nadir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Nadir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Nadir looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Nadir throws a right hand that Bird ducks under and follows up with a left that Bird also avoids with ease.
Nadir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Nadir throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nadir.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nadir misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir misses with a head kick.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nadir sprawls and moves away.
Nadir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nadir is looking to stand back up but Bird counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nadir.
Bird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nadir trying to control here. #T3#
Nadir is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nadir is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nadir avoid being mounted?
Bird wants to pass the guard but Nadir is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Nadir is working away. #SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nadir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nadir tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bird has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nadir is trying to stand up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
Abed Nadir decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 42
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Atunes, which made it look bad.
Atunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bird's head.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Bird closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atunes did well to prevent Bird getting side control.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atunes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Atunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bird seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Atunes has recovered full guard.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now.
Atunes 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.#SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird prevents Atunes from getting back to his feet.
Bird passes Atunes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atunes defends it well. #SUB2#
Atunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird. #T3##SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atunes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Atunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atunes is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Atunes is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Atunes as he works his way to full guard. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird won't allow Atunes to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Bird checks it #TD2#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Atunes fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird won't allow Atunes to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atunes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Atunes is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bird has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atunes scores with a jab.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atunes but Atunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Nice jab there from Atunes.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Atunes misses
and Bird counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Edison Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird avoids the head kick by Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
Atunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Atunes swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Bird down.
Atunes misses the body punch
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes lands with an overhand left.
Atunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Bird defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Atunes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Atunes throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
A cross from Atunes lands.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atunes punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a nice body kick.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
Atunes is looking to wear down Bird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atunes throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Atunes didn't expect that.
Atunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atunes wants to stand up but Bird is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard. #T4#
Atunes is looking to stand up but Bird isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Bird stops Atunes from standing up. #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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Atunes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bird takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Bird is rocked!
Atunes throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bird crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!

Event: RapidFC 59
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Bird avoids the body shot from Gonya.
Bird throws the left hand but Gonya avoids the punch easily.
Gonya misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
Gonya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! Gonya slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Bird catches Gonya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonya throws a head kick that misses.
Bird appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Gonya misses.
Gonya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya lands a front kick.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.
Gonya tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Gonya stuffs the takedown.
Gonya throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Bird moves into the clinch.
Gonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bird tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonya throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Gonya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bird blocks it with crossed arms.
Bird prevents a body shot from Gonya.
Gonya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonya is defending well for now.
Gonya trying to land knees to the body.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bird will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonya up against the cage.
Gonya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird is struggling to control the position.
Bird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird tries to pull guard but Gonya won't allow it.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bird is stalling here.
Gonya tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Gonya back against the cage.
Gonya lands a knee to the head.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
Bird tries to pull guard but Gonya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but Bird avoids the damage to the body.
Gonya has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonya to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Gonya tries to land a knee to the head but Bird blocks with his arms.
Gonya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bird has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bird tries to pull guard but Gonya holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Bird manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Bird decides to pull guard.
Gonya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Gonya defends easily.
Gonya wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Gonya defends it easily.
Gonya slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gonya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonya scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonya moves away from the strike by Bird.
A shot to the liver by Gonya. Beautiful body shot.
Gonya lands with a kick to the temple. Bird shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Gonya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Ronaldo Gonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ronaldo Gonya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gonya fakes the leg kick and cracks Bird in the body.
Gonya scores with a sloppy right hand. Bird should have avoided that one. #T1#
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonya lands an overhand right.
Bird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonya but Gonya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonya misses with a head kick.
Gonya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.#T2#
Gonya lands a front kick.
Gonya throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bird.
Bird content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird trying to stall but Gonya improves his position. #TD#
Bird jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gonya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonya has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard. #T3#
Gonya advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gonya is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gonya seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonya pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonya pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird is staying active underneath Gonya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonya tries to pass to full mount but Bird defends it.
Gonya wants to stand up but Bird has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonya is looking to advance position but Bird won't allow it. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gonya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gonya dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
Gonya has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gonya lands with a slapping head kick.
Bird lands with a right hand.
Gonya throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Bird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bird.
Ronaldo Gonya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird tries to pull guard but Gonya won't allow it.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonya to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Gonya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonya scores with a hook to the body.
Gonya looking to throw knees to the head but Bird is blocking nicely.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonya to keep the fight standing.
Bird tries to pull guard but Gonya won't allow it.
Bird will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bird tries to pull guard but Gonya won't allow it. #TD#
Bird has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gonya uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gonya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonya trying to control the pace.
Gonya is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bird reverses the position - he's now on top in Gonya's guard.
Ronaldo Gonya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gonya controlling the position.#SUB#
Bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonya has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gonya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Bird has his foot on Gonya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonya works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya stays in close to Bird's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird keeping full guard, as Gonya tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gonya drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Gonya off! Gonya jumps back into Bird's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gonya frees his head nicely. Oh but Bird has switched to an armbar! Gonya is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Bird!

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 37
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Alcantara takes one on the button.
Bird has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcantara.
Alcantara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alcantara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alcantara.
Alcantara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcantara.
Alcantara misses the body punch
and Alcantara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcantara.
Alcantara throws a jab but it's blocked by Bird.
Bird attempts a counter takedown but Alcantara avoids it well and moves away.
Alcantara stuffs the takedown.
Alcantara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alcantara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Alcantara has Bird up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alcantara up against the cage.#T1#
Bird on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alcantara lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jake Bird has been cut.
Bird tries to pull guard but Alcantara holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Alcantara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alcantara swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Bird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alcantara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Alcantara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get!
Bird looks to throw the jab but Alcantara is out of range. #T2#
Alcantara throws a chopping leg kick but Bird manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alcantara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcantara throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Alcantara fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alcantara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bird has Alcantara in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bird has an active guard here but Alcantara has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alcantara pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alcantara is stalling here. Bird is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alcantara seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bird has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alcantara tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Alcantara is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alcantara has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Alcantara is defending well. #SUB#
Bird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alcantara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alcantara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Bird swings around for an armbar but Alcantara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bird's guard.
Alcantara passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alcantara pulls his head out easily.
Alcantara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bird to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Bird'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#
Alcantara misses with a few strikes there.
Alcantara catches Bird with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcantara feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcantara.
Bird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alcantara manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Alcantara.
Alcantara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Alcantara is quick to defend against it.
Abraham Alcantara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown but Alcantara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bird's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alcantara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Alcantara pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcantara throws out the jab.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bird is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcantara.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bird tries to pull guard but Alcantara won't allow it. #T1#
Bird is trying to pull guard but Alcantara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Alcantara has him pressed against the cage.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Bird pulls guard. #SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alcantara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alcantara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alcantara throws a big right hand that misses.
Alcantara is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Alcantara working some strikes from top position.
Alcantara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alcantara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Alcantara postures up in Bird's guard and throws a big left but Bird blocks it.
Alcantara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alcantara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bird looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alcantara has picked Bird up and slammed him! Bird can't keep hold of the triangle and Alcantara manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcantara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird taking a bit of punishment here - Alcantara scoring with strikes.
Alcantara trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Alcantara working the strikes but Bird uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bird is staying active underneath Alcantara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Alcantara is tapping! Great win for Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!

Event: RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Bird stuffs the takedown attempt from Tennessen. Tennessen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tennessen shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bird is looking to counter punch.
Bird throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Tennessen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bird!
Tennessen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bird sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tennessen trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bird sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tennessen pulls his head out easily.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Tennessen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tennessen. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Tennessen wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tennessen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tennessen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bird defends well and Tennessen ends up having to push Bird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jake Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caspian Tennessen.
Tennessen shoots in but Bird avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Tennessen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bird on his heels. He'll look to pass Bird's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tennessen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caspian Tennessen 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#
Bird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tennessen under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Caspian Tennessen has been cut.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Tennessen saw that one coming.
Tennessen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Tennessen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tennessen feints and as Bird raises his hands in defense, Tennessen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tennessen defends it easily.
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.#SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tennessen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tennessen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Tennessen defends easily.
Tennessen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tennessen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tennessen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tennessen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tennessen defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Tennessen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tennessen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Tennessen pushes his legs off easily.
Tennessen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Tennessen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tennessen has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tennessen looking to improve position, pressing down on Bird's thigh with his hand. Bird seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Tennessen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Tennessen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bird picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!

Event: RapidFC 50
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Bird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolton.#TD#
Bolton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bolton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bolton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolton pulls his head out easily.
Bird has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Bolton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bird sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Bolton throws a strike but Bird avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bird looking for subs off his back but Bolton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bolton is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolton. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolton throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bolton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bird is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bird has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Bird drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bird as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bolton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bird! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Bird!

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

#R1##TD#
Bird drives through with a takedown into Orliely's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orliely is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orliely really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orliely controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Orliely is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orliely manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Orliely's guard. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orliely is keeping the position.
Orliely pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Orliely is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orliely manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Orliely's guard. #SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bird seems to have locked his on tight now - Orliely screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bird, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Bird!

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

#R1#
Knox leaves Bird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Bird throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knox trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird passes to side control. #SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Knox sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird passes to full mount!
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Knox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bird.
Knox sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Knox defends it.
Bird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knox!
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox stops Bird from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Knox is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Bird wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Bird has control of Knox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bird wants to take Knox's back here but Knox is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Knox is desperately trying to improve his position but Bird has a good base and remains in mount.
Bird wants to take Knox's back but he can't do it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox is trying to escape the mount.
Knox wants to hold on but Bird pushes him away.#T3#
Bird tries to push Knox's head away but Knox is holding on tight.#SUB2#
Bird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knox is working to get back to half guard.
Knox tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Bird fails to move to back control.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Bird is working for a guillotine from mount but Knox frees his head quite easily.
Bird fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox regains half guard.#T4#
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Knox moves into full guard.
Knox keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bird's guard. #REVR#
Bird trying to control the position.
Bird controlling the position.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Bird.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Bird can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Bird on that attempt.
Jake Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Athos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bird tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Knox lands a body shot. #TD2#
Bird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knox prevents Bird from improving his position.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Knox slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Knox trying to control the pace.
Bird trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knox continues to stall.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Knox.
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox wants to clinch up but Bird keeps it at a distance.
Bird tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox sizes up Bird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bird misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bird looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
Athos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.#T1#
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Bird's head back.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Athos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bird is defended easily by Knox.
Bird misses with a takedown
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bird looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox lands the left hand.
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Bird avoids the body shot from Knox. #CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Bird up against the cage.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bird tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Bird prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bird has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: RapidFC 37
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Orliely bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
Good exchange - Orliely coming out on top.
Bird checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Bird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Orliely is defending well. #SUB2#
Bird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Orliely defend it? Bird steps over the head and cranks it - Orliely is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bird!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Snow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bird's head.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Bird throws a lazy head kick
and Snow counters with a head kick.
Snow connects with a high kick.
Bird avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
John Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow scores with a head kick. Bird tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bird takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Bird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snow blocks a head kick by Bird.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snow.
Snow moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Snow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bird on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Snow.
Snow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Snow misses.
Bird misses with a few strikes there.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bird looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snow lands a high kick!
Bird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
Bird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Bird down.
Snow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Snow is trying is best to control the position here.
Bird lands strikes from half guard.
Snow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bird. #SUB#
Bird maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Snow could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bird has cracked it and Snow is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!

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