Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Fire persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov throws a body punch but Fire moves out of range.
Fire with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Fire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov leaves Fire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Master Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinning Fire.
Fire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Fire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov scores with a jab. Fire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fire slips a jab and a cross from Petrov . #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov . That's going to slow Fire down.
Petrov misses the jab.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fire.
Petrov 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fire under the eye.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Fire works to advance to full mount. Petrov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov tries to roll over but Fire keeps him under control.
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Petrov 's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fire is taking a breather. Petrov 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.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fire working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Fire there. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Fire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Fire is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fire is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Fire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrov moves into full guard.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Fire controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fire distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fire 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.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire controlling from the top position.
Fire 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.#SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.#SUB#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Master Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .#CL2#
Fire clinches up against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Fire blocks an uppercut.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fire is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Fire fails to pull guard.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov . #T1#
Fire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Master Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinning Fire.
Fire is trying to drag Petrov to the mat but Petrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fire blocks an elbow strike from Petrov .
Petrov tries to work over Fire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov .
Fire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fire tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov .
Fire tries to pull guard but Petrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fire drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Fire avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Fire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fire slips a straight right by Petrov .
Spinning Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Fire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fire lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Fire with a nice head shot there.
Fire 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#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Fire defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fire is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fire is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fire stands up over Petrov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fire wants to clinch.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Petrov enables Fire to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Petrov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Fire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fire has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fire cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to Petrov 's brow. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Fire is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fire gets to his feet and stands over Petrov , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Petrov felt that one! Fire unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Petrov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Fire shoots in but no luck this time.
Salajudin Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Salajudin Ii misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Fire does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Fire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire wants to clinch but Salajudin Ii slips to the side
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salajudin Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Salajudin Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fire 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.#T1##KD#
Salajudin Ii sends Fire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salajudin Ii is motioning to the referee to let Fire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Fire is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
Fire glances at the clock... BAM! Salajudin Ii nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fire crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fire is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Fire avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Fire looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
As Fire backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Fire counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Fire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire works to advance to full mount. MacArthur Jnr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MacArthur Jnr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fire trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fire controlling the pace for now.
Fire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fire landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacArthur Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Fire's attempts to control the action.
MacArthur Jnr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacArthur Jnr can't escape the position.
MacArthur Jnr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire 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.#T2#
Fire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacArthur Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur Jnr looking to sit in guard and control but Fire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fire 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.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Fire stays in close to MacArthur Jnr's body and controls the position. #T3#
Fire wants to control from the top but MacArthur Jnr keeps moving.
Fire controlling from the top position.
Fire stands up over MacArthur Jnr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.
Fire works over MacArthur Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire wants to control from the top but MacArthur Jnr keeps moving.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
MacArthur Jnr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
MacArthur Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.#ROC2#MacArthur Jnr is rocked!#T4#
MacArthur Jnr being controlled here, momentarily.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh MacArthur Jnr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
MacArthur Jnr seems to have got his legs back now.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacArthur Jnr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fire gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! MacArthur Jnr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Fire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Fire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fire slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire 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.
Fire controlling the pace.
Leal is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Leal has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fire controlling the pace.
Leal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fire in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire controlling the pace.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Fire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Fire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fire trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leal.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Fire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire 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. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fire'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.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fire 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.
Leal keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leal takes one to the side of the head.
Fire connects with a single shot there.
Fire lands a two punch combo.
Fire lands with a straight right. Leal didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fire instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fire breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Fire punishes Leal's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Fire.
Fire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Fire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Fire.
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Leal circles away.
It seemed like Leal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spinning Fire is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leal tries to pull guard but Fire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Fire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leal is trying to pull guard but Fire has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fire lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Leal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Fire.
Leal takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Fire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A shot to the liver by Fire. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Fire.
Fire rushes Leal and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Leal is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fire piles on the pressure and Leal crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Salajudin Ii throws a shot from downtown. Fire moves away and avoids it.
Salajudin Ii dodges the punch combination from Fire.
Fire misses with a few strikes there.
Fire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salajudin Ii misses with a looping left.
Fire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Salajudin Ii throws out a loose jab but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire doesn't manage to clinch there - Salajudin Ii circles away.
Fire misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Salajudin Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Salajudin Ii misses the target.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.#T1#
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Fire unleashes a big counter combination but Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Salajudin Ii is controlling Fire's posture.
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Salajudin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salajudin Ii has Fire pulled in close to control his posture.
Fire throws a big right hand that misses.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Fire trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Salajudin Ii blocks nicely.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire 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.
Salajudin Ii has control of Fire's left arm, preventing Fire from doing any damage.
Salajudin Ii is trying to keep Fire in close.
Fire works over Salajudin Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii is adopting a defensive guard.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Salajudin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fire misses with a double jab
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fire misses with a body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salajudin Ii slips a jab and a cross from Fire.
Fire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salajudin Ii pinned against the cage. Salajudin Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fire throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Fire ducks right into an uppercut from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salajudin Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fire looks winded!
Fire just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Salajudin Ii fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Fire square on the jaw! Damn, Fire is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
After winning the bout, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Fire's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov has gone for a leg lock! Fire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrov 's guard.#REVR#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #T1#
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fire.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Petrov has his foot on Fire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fire works his way back into a safe position though.
Fire trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire cracks Petrov with a solid left hand.
Fire wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Fire can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Petrov 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.
Fire wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Fire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Fire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Fire is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov . #SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fire is trying to control but can't.
Fire moves into full guard.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fire! #REVR##T4#
Fire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Fire lands an elbow.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Fire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov tries to bench press Fire off him but Fire keeps the position.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Fire is chipping away with strikes.
Fire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Petrov 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire 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#
Fire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fire there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Fire drops Petrov with a big left hand and mounts him. Petrov is in big trouble! #ROC#Petrov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Fire postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Petrov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fire and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Fire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Time.
Big Time is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Big Time misses with a shot to the body
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
Fire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Big Time counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Big Time misses.
Fire misses with a two punch combination.
Spinning Fire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Time is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It appears Fire was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Fire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire lands with a short shot to the head.
Big Time stalling against the cage.
Fire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Fire just leaning against Big Time, taking a breather.
Fire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Time's efforts to push away.
Fire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Big Time looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Big Time throws a head punch that misses.
Big Time working hard to break the clinch.
Fire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fire can't get the takedown. #BC#
Fire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fire avoids the head kick by Big Time.
Fire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Big Time misses with a low kick as Fire jumps back.
Big Time takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Fire throws a series of punches but Big Time avoids them all with ease.
Fire throws a push kick but Big Time slaps the foot to one side.
Big Time looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Fire. That snapped Big Time's head back.
Big Time loads up on a big right hand but Fire slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Big Time as Fire shoots in.
It seemed like Big Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinning Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fire with a nice cross.#KD#
Fire throws a left that rocks Big Time and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fire dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Big Time regain composure! #ROC#Big Time is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fire lands a strong strike to the head of Big Time. That's dazed him! Fire looking to finish here. Big Time is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fire lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Fire dives in for a single leg takedown but Zurauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zurauskas tests Fire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zurauskas blocks a jab.
Fire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zurauskas avoids it really well and circles away.
Zurauskas 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.
Fire tries for a takedown but Zurauskas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fire 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.
Paulius Zurauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinning Fire.
Fire connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a right hand that misses
and Fire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zurauskas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zurauskas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Fire throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Fire does it's job there.
Fire tries to clinch but Zurauskas moves away
and Zurauskas counters with a right hand to the body.
Fire throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Fire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zurauskas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fire scores with a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fire blocks an uppercut.
Zurauskas lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Zurauskas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Zurauskas jumps guard and drags Fire to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Zurauskas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fire is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Zurauskas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire trying to control but Zurauskas is working from the bottom.
Zurauskas is trying to keep Fire in close. #T3#
Fire distracts Zurauskas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.#SUB#
Fire is sitting in close to Zurauskas's body. Zurauskas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fire is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fire is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zurauskas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Spinning Fire had this to say: 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 183
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Matti throws a hook to the side of Fire's head but Fire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Matti misses with an uppercut. Fire saw that one coming.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Matti is quick to defend against it.
Matti looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matti sprawls and moves away.
Matti misses with a looping right.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matti missing with a left hand there. Fire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matti throws a jab but it's blocked by Fire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti lands a head shot.
Fire avoids the body shot from Matti.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matti sprawls and moves away.
Fire slips a jab and a cross from Matti. #T1#
Matti misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Matti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire is trying to ground and pound but Matti uses the momentary lack of control by Fire to regain half guard.
Fire trying to control the pace. #T2#
Matti is looking to improve his position.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fire throwing shots but Matti is blocking nicely.
Fire is trying to control the action in half guard but Matti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fire wants to pass to mount but Matti is defending the position.
Matti controlling the position well.
Fire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matti wants to get back to full guard.
Fire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
Matti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fire looks to land a strike but Matti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Matti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matti keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matti misses the shot to the body.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire avoids the head kick by Matti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fire blocks a jab.
Matti misses with a body shot.
Matti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Matti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Matti tries to clinch but Fire is having none of it.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Matti is quick to defend against it.
Matti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matti misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti just misses with a punch to the body.
Matti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Matti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Matti.
Matti misses with a series of wild punches.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matti sprawls and moves away.
Matti misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Matti didn't expect that.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Matti controlling the position.
Matti keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Matti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Matti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire trying to control but Matti is working from the bottom.
Fire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matti.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Matti pushes Fire up against the cage in a clinch.
Fire wants a takedown.
Matti misses with the head strike.
Matti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Fire blocks a body shot from Matti.
Matti stops a takedown attempt from Fire.
I was talking to Fire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinning Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fire wants a takedown.
Matti struggles to land a body shot inside as Fire controls his hands.
Matti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fire blocks an uppercut.
Fire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matti is defending well.
Matti tries a body shot but Fire blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matti working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Parta Matti 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fire moves away from the strike by Matti.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Fire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matti. #CL2#
Matti closes the distance and pushes Fire back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti tries to throw a body punch but Fire avoids it by throwing Matti back against the cage.
Fire takes a shot to the head.
Matti struggles to land a body shot inside as Fire controls his hands.
Fire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matti pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Matti misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Matti throws a hook but Fire blocks it.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matti sprawls and moves away.
Matti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Matti closes the distance and pushes Fire back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matti.
Fire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinning Fire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matti gets through Fire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Matti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matti is leaning against Fire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fire wants to take the fight to the mat but Matti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fire blocking some punches.
Matti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matti swings wildly with an uppercut but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
Matti tries to throw a body punch but Fire avoids it by throwing Matti back against the cage. #T3#
Matti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matti swings wildly with an uppercut but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matti lands with a short shot to the head.
Matti misses with the head strike.
Matti digs a right hand underneath Fire's ribcage. Fire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matti presses Fire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fire looking for a takedown.
Fire blocking some punches.
Matti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matti breaks the clinch. #T4#
Matti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fire staying out of range there.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matti misses with a double jab #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Matti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parta Matti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matti 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parta Matti!
A victorious Parta Matti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 171
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Spong misses.
A jab from Spong misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fire as Spong shoots in.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fire moves out of range as Spong strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Fire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Spong misses with a takedown #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spong won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fire scores with punches from side control.
Fire cracks Spong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spong taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Fire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spong's legs.
Fire working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Spong's face as Fire controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong is looking to regain half guard here but Fire keeps moving and retains side control.
Spong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Spong is looking for a sweep.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
Fire cracks Spong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Fire scores with punches from side control.
Spong tries to bench press Fire off him but Fire keeps the position.
Spong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Fire.
Fire is nestled in close to Spong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spong wants to get back to full guard.
Spong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fire working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Spong is rocked!#T2#
Nice strikes from Fire there.
Spong is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Spong actively working from the bottom here.
Spong seems to have recovered his senses.
Fire lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Spong quite badly. Spong pulls Fire in close trying to recover. Fire postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Spong on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Spong doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Kodjia swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Kodjia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Kodjia gets a clinch.
Kodjia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodjia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia trying to land knees to the body.
Kodjia tries to work over Fire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Fire is trying to trip Kodjia. He has hold of a leg but Kodjia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kodjia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fire is controlling him.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fire lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#It looks like Sammy Kodjia has been cut.
Fire stands up over Kodjia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#Sammy Kodjia's cut is getting worse.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Kodjia blocks nicely.
Kodjia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kodjia wants to stand up but Fire is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES#
Kodjia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kodjia throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard.
Fire 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.
Fire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fire 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.
Kodjia is trying to stand up here but Fire is controlling him well.
Kodjia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#Jeez, Sammy Kodjia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#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.
Riker swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fire slips under a jab from Riker.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.
Riker lands a lovely overhand right.
Riker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Fire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.#T1#
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Fire with the counter takedown but Riker avoids it easily.
Fire moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Fire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riker misses with a straight right. #CL#
Riker clinches up with Fire and pushes him back against the cage.
Riker lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Riker working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
Fire blocks a body shot from Riker. #TD2#
Fire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Riker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Riker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fire is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fire is working away from the top position though.
Fire is trying to control. Riker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Riker tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Riker keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire not doing much here.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riker is looking to control Fire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Riker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Riker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fire's back!#T4#
Riker avoiding Fire 's attempts to control his hands.
Riker missing with punches from the back.
Fire rolls, trying to escape but Riker keeps control of the position.
Riker scores with punches from the back.
Riker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fire prevents Riker from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker cracks Fire with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fire from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fire manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Fire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Riker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Riker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker lands with a good body shot.
Riker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riker throws a hook but Fire blocks it.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.
Fire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riker.
Riker swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riker won't be happy with that.
Fire landing a few strikes.
Fire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fire.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker dodges the ground and pound from Fire.
Riker can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Fire grinds an elbow into Riker's temple.
Fire cracks Riker with a big elbow.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Riker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fire's best efforts.
Fire working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker wants to control but Fire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire trying to mount his opponent but Riker defends it.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riker keeps working. #T3#
Fire winds up and cracks Riker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riker tries to roll over but Fire keeps him under control.
Riker controlling the position well.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Riker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving. #SUB#
Riker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Riker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fire's guard. #REVR#
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riker stands and throws Fire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riker wants to control but Fire is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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 William Riker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Riker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riker!
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riker struggling a bit here.
Riker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Riker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fire off and has taken his back!
Riker looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Riker wants to control but Fire manages to buck him off and is now in Riker's guard! Nice work there by Fire!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.
Riker wants to sweep here but Fire controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Riker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Riker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fire. #SUB#
Riker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Riker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
Riker connects with a couple of short punches.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Riker is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Riker landing some decent shots from guard.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker with a flurry of punches that miss.
William Riker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Riker looking to sit in guard and control but Fire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Riker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fire postures up.
Spinning Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riker has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely.
Riker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker is trying to control the position but Fire postures up.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Riker pulls Fire in close to his closed guard and prevents Fire from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spinning Fire.
I think Riker 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Riker!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Telegin misses.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Telegin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Telegin.
Telegin throws a big shot that misses.
Sergey Telegin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Telegin misses.
Fire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Telegin.
Telegin lands with an uppercut that bounces Fire off the cage and back into range.
Telegin looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Telegin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A slow jab from Telegin misses its intended target.
Telegin misses with an uppercut. Fire saw that one coming.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Telegin.
A slow jab from Telegin misses its intended target.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Telegin.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Telegin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Telegin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Telegin throws an overhand right that lands on Fire's shoulder, as Fire tries to avoid the shot.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Telegin looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Telegin has a takedown stuffed.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Telegin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Telegin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Telegin is looking for a sweep.
Fire working away.
Telegin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
Telegin tries to buck Fire off but Fire is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
We've been hearing good reports from Telegin'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.
Telegin tries to improve position but can't.
Telegin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#Sergey Telegin's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Telegin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Telegin is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Fire trying to control the action but Telegin is working from the bottom.
Telegin is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Telegin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Telegin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Telegin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Telegin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Telegin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #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.#SUB#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Fire prevents Telegin from improving his position.
Fire controlling the pace.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Telegin's hands, connecting with Telegin's forehead.#CUT2#Sergey Telegin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Telegin is trying to get back to full guard.
Telegin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
Telegin gets full guard.
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire distracts Telegin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#Jeez, Sergey Telegin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spinning Fire!
A relieved looking Spinning Fire 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: CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022

#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.
Shabanov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Shabanov kicks off Fire and gets to his feet.
Fire moves out of range of the body kick.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it well and moves away.
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shabanov looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire won't allow Shabanov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Shabanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fire is controlling him.
Fire 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.
Shabanov wants to get back to his feet but Fire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Shabanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shabanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Shabanov tries to stand but Fire is controlling from the bottom.
Fire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Shabanov stands up from Fire's guard - Shabanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fedor Shabanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the body from Shabanov misses #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Shabanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Shabanov!#REVB#
Shabanov wants to stand but Fire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Shabanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shabanov scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Shabanov misses.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Shabanov is quick to defend against it.
Shabanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Shabanov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shabanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fire prevents Shabanov from standing back up.
Fire is stalling here. Shabanov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fire seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shabanov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shabanov wants to stand but Fire has his arm trapped.
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.#SU2#
Shabanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fire to his feet. #T2#
A combination from Shabanov does no damage.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it well and moves away.
Fire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fire moves out of range as Shabanov strikes.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabanov.
Shabanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Shabanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fire won't allow Shabanov to get back to his feet.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire postures up in Shabanov's guard and throws a big left but Shabanov blocks it.
Shabanov wants to stand and escape but Fire is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shabanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shabanov's head.#T4#
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Shabanov blocks nicely.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabanov wants to get back to his feet but Fire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fire trying to control but Shabanov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Shabanov has his feet on Fire's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Shabanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fire ducks right into an uppercut from Shabanov.
Shabanov throws a hook but Fire avoids it easily.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shabanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shabanov's guard.#T1##ES2#
Shabanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shabanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it well and moves away.
Shabanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shabanov sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Shabanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Shabanov.
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabanov.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shabanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Shabanov with a jab.#T3#
Shabanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shabanov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shabanov!
Shabanov is pushing Fire's head away, looking to escape. Fire manages to hold on to the position though.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Shabanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fire.
Fire looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shabanov is avoiding damage well.
Shabanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fire is controlling him well.
Fire misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fire tries to score with some ground and pound. Shabanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fire trying to control the action but Shabanov is working from the bottom.
Spinning Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Shabanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shabanov is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fire working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Fire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Shabanov.
I've got Shabanov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fedor Shabanov!
A relieved looking Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Spinning Fire was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dupree sprawls and moves away.
Dupree scores with a sloppy right hand. Fire should have avoided that one.
Dupree misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire grinds an elbow into Dupree's temple.
Fire working away.
Dupree might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fire throws a strike aimed at the side of Dupree's head but Dupree avoids it well.
Fire lands an elbow.
Fire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dupree can't do much from the bottom here.
Dupree is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fire off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire covering up well under a barage of strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T1#
Dupree throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dupree is punishing Fire with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dupree misses with an elbow to the head.
Dupree throwing sloppy strikes.
Dupree trying to control momentarily.
Dupree misses with punches from the back.
Fire covering up well under a series of strikes from Dupree. #T2#
Dupree throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dupree throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dupree throwing strikes and Fire squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Dupree punching from mount but Fire doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dupree unloading with bombs!
Dupree thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dupree throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dupree throws some wild stikes that Fire manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Dupree unloads with some shots from mount but Fire bucks and avoids them well.
Fire holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dupree tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Dupree there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dupree sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dupree thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dupree trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dupree misses with a head shot.#T4#
Fire blocking the ground and pound.
Fire holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dupree tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dupree punching from mount but Fire doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dupree is landing with some decent strikes but Fire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fire wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dupree.
Fire holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dupree tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dupree throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christophe Dupree dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dupree. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fire was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dupree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fire.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Dupree is quick to defend against it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fire moves out of range as Dupree strikes.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Dupree is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Dupree misses.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dupree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fire.
Fire avoids the body shot from Dupree.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree lands an overhand right.
Dupree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dupree throws a hook to the side of Fire's head but Fire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Dupree is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Dupree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fire under the eye.
Dupree cracks Fire with a good jab.
Dupree takes a swing at Fire's ribcage but misses.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dupree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupree throws a right and a left that Fire avoids nicely.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dupree misses with a hook.
Dupree jabs Fire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Fire slips under a jab from Dupree.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Fire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dupree sprawls and moves away.
Dupree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dupree throws a body punch but Fire moves out of range.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Dupree, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dupree fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fire checks it well.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Dupree misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Dupree as he connects with a hook.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Dupree didn't expect that.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Dupree gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dupree is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupree preventing the sweep.
Dupree throws a big right hand that misses.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Dupree from controlling successfully.
Fire looking for a sweep. Not yet Fire, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire pulls Dupree in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dupree with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dupree slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD2#
Dupree drops Fire with a beautiful combination! Fire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dupree is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Fire is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christophe Dupree 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dupree cracks Fire with a hook to the temple - Fire is on wobbly legs here! Dupree swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fire falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dupree wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
A relieved looking Christophe Dupree thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Spinning Fire had this to say: 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire in the domination position with Chukwuma hanging on.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chukwuma's legs.
Fire is chipping away with strikes.
Fire landing strikes.
Fire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Chukwuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
Fire looks to land a strike but Chukwuma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fire is fighting to break Chukwuma's control of his arms but Chukwuma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Chukwuma looking for a guillotine here but Fire defends easily.
Chukwuma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Chukwuma trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Chukwuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chukwuma has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire cracks Chukwuma with a solid left hand.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chukwuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chukwuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Fire is working Chukwuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle but Fire pushes his legs off easily.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire works over Chukwuma with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire postures up.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma wants to clinch.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chukwuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fire. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fire staying out of range there.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Chukwuma with a nice cross.
Chukwuma with a nice calf kick.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Fire with the counter takedown but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
A big right from Chukwuma misses. #CL#
Chukwuma has Fire up against the cage in a clinch.
Fire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire wants a takedown but no success here.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Fire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fire backwards.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Fire.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Fire avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Fire is trying to stall.
Fire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma works on Fire's body with a couple of short punches.
Fire is breathing heavily.
Fire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chukwuma scores with a shot to the side of Fire's head.
Fire tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinning Fire.
Chukwuma digs a right hand into Fire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fire's gas tank.
Chukwuma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chukwuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chukwuma is working Fire over against the cage.
Tinashe Chukwuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chukwuma has Fire pushed against the cage.
A short right from Chukwuma on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma. #T3#
Chukwuma gets through Fire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chukwuma is defending well.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Fire controls his hands.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Fire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chukwuma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chukwuma effectively controlling the action here.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Fire backwards. #T4#
A hook to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to work over Fire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Fire backwards.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma lands with a light punch inside.
Fire blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma lands an overhand right.
Fire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chukwuma lands with a straight right. Fire didn't see that one coming.
Fire slips under a jab.
Fire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
Fire with the counter takedown but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Fire was well out of range.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Chukwuma is predictable there #TD2#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Chukwuma didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Chukwuma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Chukwuma!#REVR#
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chukwuma throws a big right hand that misses.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Fire is keeping the position.
Chukwuma controlling from the top position.
Chukwuma being controlled here momentarily. #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.
Chukwuma trying to move into half guard but instead Fire has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Chukwuma trying to control the position.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to Chukwuma's brow.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving. #SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle but Fire pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Chukwuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fire is aware though and is defending well.
Fire with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fire throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma with a nice calf kick.
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Fire sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Fire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chukwuma is defending well.#TD2#
Fire wants the takedown. Chukwuma is fighting it off but Fire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chukwuma's guard against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chukwuma 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Fire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Fire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Fire is just out of range.
Cobb swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Fire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Fire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fire there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Cobb throws a left that rocks Fire and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cobb dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fire regain composure!
Fire 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.
Fire is trying to get back to half guard.
Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fire keeps working.
Fire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fire is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Cobb's head. #T2#
Cobb is not content to let Fire control the position.
Cobb trying to hold on to Fire's head to control him but Fire postures up.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Fire there.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Fire prevents Cobb from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobb has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#The cut above Semmy Cobb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple.
Fire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cobb defending well though.
Fire is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ground and pound from Fire. #CUT#Semmy Cobb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Semmy Cobb stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'.

Event: CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
IsMore misses with a straight left.
IsMore misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
IsMore 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.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
IsMore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fire is aware though and is defending well.
IsMore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fire postures up in IsMore's guard and throws a big left but IsMore blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fire throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
IsMore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
IsMore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
IsMore tries to pass to full mount but Fire defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
IsMore thows a huge punch but Fire dodges it nicely. #T2#
IsMore throwing shots but Fire is blocking nicely.
IsMore is nestled in close to Fire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fire blocking the ground and pound attempt from IsMore.
Fire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from IsMore.
IsMore throws a strike but Fire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but IsMore has wrist control.
IsMore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
IsMore lands a couple of elbows.
IsMore trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom. #T3#
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
IsMore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now.
IsMore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IsMore tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
IsMore throwing strikes but missing.
IsMore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fire 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.
IsMore throws a strike but Fire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
IsMore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IsMore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fire's guard. #REVR#
IsMore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
IsMore lands a couple of elbows.
Fire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore 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##TD#
Fire gets caught flat footed, as IsMore shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
IsMore is looking to work some ground and pound but Fire has wrist control.
IsMore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
IsMore throws an elbow that misses. Fire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in IsMore's guard. Nice move by Fire!#REVB#
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to IsMore's brow.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but IsMore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fire keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. #T1#
IsMore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
IsMore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire is pulling down on IsMore's head. It's preventing any offense from IsMore, at least for the moment.
IsMore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
IsMore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IsMore is pushing down on Fire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fire is fighting to maintain full guard but IsMore has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fire wants to improve his position but IsMore is controlling well.
IsMore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
IsMore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fire can do to turn this around?
Fire is looking to control IsMore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fire avoid being mounted?
Fire is not content to let IsMore control the position.
IsMore thows a huge punch but Fire dodges it nicely.
IsMore thows a huge punch but Fire dodges it nicely.
Fire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from IsMore. #T3#
Fire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
IsMore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fire!
IsMore working the ground and pound from side control.
IsMore looks up at the clock and then as Fire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, IsMore smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
IsMore tries to score with some ground and pound. Fire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
IsMore landing strikes.
IsMore sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
IsMore in side control, throwing shots but Fire defends.
IsMore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
IsMore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
IsMore in side control, throwing shots but Fire defends.
The ground and pound from IsMore seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
IsMore misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
IsMore in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
IsMore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire prevents IsMore from moving into mount.
Fire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
IsMore doesn't manage to clinch there - Fire circles away.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
IsMore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
IsMore looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fire is avoiding damage well.
IsMore is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fire's shoulder. That is not cool.
IsMore working the head and body with strikes.
Fire manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire is refusing to be controlled, as IsMore sits in half guard. #T1#
Fire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
IsMore looks to land a strike but Fire avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
IsMore throws a strike but Fire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of IsMore's head.
Fire distracts IsMore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
More IsMore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
IsMore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
IsMore pulls Fire in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IsMore scores with a sloppy right hand. Fire should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from IsMore misses its intended target.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
IsMore lands a slapping body shot.
More IsMore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
IsMore clinches with his opponent. #T3#
IsMore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
IsMore prevents the takedown attempt.
Fire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinning Fire.
IsMore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fire blocks a body shot from IsMore.
IsMore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IsMore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
Spinning Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by IsMore.
IsMore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fire blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Fire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Fire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
IsMore moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
More IsMore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well IsMore 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... More IsMore!
An out of breath More IsMore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Spinning Fire stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: CFC 447: El Toro Jr v Papa...
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Xe misses the body punch #TD#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Xe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Xe looking for submissions off his back.
Xe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xe is refusing to be controlled, as Fire sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe tries to roll over but Fire keeps him under control.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Fire winds up and cracks Xe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.#SUB2#
Xe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Xe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fire looks to land a strike but Xe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Xe is looking for a triangle but Fire pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Xe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fire is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Old Irishâ€™s Fighter Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Xe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xe's head.
Fire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Xe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fire has managed to get both his arms back between Xe's legs - danger averted.
Fire postures up in Xe's guard and throws a big left but Xe blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Xe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fire is aware though and is defending well.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
Fire landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Fire distracts Xe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xe's head.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to Xe's brow.
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
Fire is in close to Xe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fire trying to control but Xe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fire avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Xe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Xe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Xe!#REVB#
Fire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xe's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Xe working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Professor Xe's cut even more.#SUB2#
Xe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire cracks Xe with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Xe misses the body punch #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Xe taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Professor Xe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT#Professor Xe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spinning Fire!
During a confident post fight interview, Spinning Fire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 441: DeSilva v Proudhon
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Outlaw throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Outlaw!
Fire with the ground and pound but Outlaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fire throwing shots but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
Fire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though.
Fire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
Outlaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Fire wants to take a breather but Outlaw is having none of it.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire working Outlaw over with strikes. #T1#
Fire trying to control the pace.
Fire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Fire throwing shots but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
Fire wants to take a breather but Outlaw is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Outlaw throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fire wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire landing some decent shots from guard.
Fire won't allow Outlaw to get back to his feet.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fire takes one on the button.
Outlaw throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fire distracts Outlaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fire trying to control but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fire is controlling him.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fire postures up in Outlaw's guard and throws a big left but Outlaw blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Outlaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fire with the counter takedown but Outlaw avoids it easily.
Outlaw misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Outlaw didn't expect that.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire stands up over Outlaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Outlaw keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Outlaw is rocked!
Outlaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fire controls the pace.
Oh Outlaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Outlaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Outlaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire cracks Outlaw with a solid left hand.
Outlaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Outlaw misses with a double jab.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Outlaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fire's hands.
Outlaw misses with a wild body shot.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Outlaw throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Outlaw!
Fire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fire with the ground and pound but Outlaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fire controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire stalling away here and it's allowed Outlaw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire won't allow Outlaw to get back to his feet.
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire prevents Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire slips under a jab from Outlaw.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Outlaw misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Outlaw!
Outlaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fire.
Fire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Outlaw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
The ground and pound from Fire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fire trying to control the position but Outlaw is working away.
The ground and pound from Fire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fire throws an elbow but Outlaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fire throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Outlaw works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Outlaw is trying to stand. #T3#
Outlaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Outlaw is staying active underneath Fire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Outlaw lands a jab to Fire's midsection.
Fire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outlaw throws out the jab.
Fire with the counter takedown but Outlaw avoids it easily.
Outlaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Fire avoids the body shot from Outlaw.
Fire with the counter takedown but Outlaw avoids it easily.
Outlaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Outlaw!
Fire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Outlaw is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Outlaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fire tries to move to mount but Outlaw blocks the move with his legs.
Fire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Outlaw taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Outlaw dodges the ground and pound from Fire.
Fire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Outlaw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Outlaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spinning Fire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Outlaw swinging wildly here.
Outlaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Outlaw won't be happy with that.
Fire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Outlaw is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fire taking a break here but Outlaw is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire is pressing down on Outlaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Outlaw is holding on for now.
Outlaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Fire trying to mount his opponent but Outlaw defends it.
Fire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head.
Outlaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fire lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Outlaw! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fire jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It was easy so now I want the CFC belt. Disney don't deny it from me.'.

Event: Grunge 69: Grunge Is Not Dead!
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Tiotio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiotio won't be happy with that.
Fire throws an elbow but Tiotio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fire tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiotio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Tiotio is not content to let Fire control the position.
Fire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tiotio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fire is putting a hurting on Tiotio here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire is trying to ground and pound but Tiotio uses the momentary lack of control by Fire to regain half guard.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fire with the ground and pound but Tiotio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tiotio has Fire pulled in close to control his posture.
Tiotio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Tiotio blocks nicely.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire postures up in Tiotio's guard and throws a big left but Tiotio blocks it.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiotio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fire postures up in Tiotio's guard and throws a big left but Tiotio blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiotio misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiotio misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Tiotio fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Tiotio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Tiotio!#REVR#
Fire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiotio trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiotio 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.
Fire wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tiotio controls the pace.
Tiotio being controlled here momentarily.
Tiotio tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fire wants to sweep but no luck.
Fire is pulling down on Tiotio's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tiotio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiotio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Tiotio fights it but they end up in guard.
Fire wants to control from the top but Tiotio keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiotio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tiotio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiotio looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tiotio defends it well.
Tiotio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fire.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tiotio defends it well.
Tiotio looks to score with a jab to the body but Fire is just out of range.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Tiotio.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fire slips a straight right by Tiotio.
Tiotio with a hook.
Tiotio misses with a hook #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiotio won't be happy with that.
Fire throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tiotio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fire trying to control the action but Tiotio is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Fire there. #T1#
Tiotio is not content to let Fire control the position.
Fire working Tiotio over with strikes.
Fire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tiotio wants to get back to full guard.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tiotio wants to improve his position but Fire is controlling well.
Fire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiotio defending well though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fire 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.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiotio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
Fire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tiotio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fire trying to control the action but Tiotio is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiotio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Fire trying to control the action but Tiotio is working from the bottom.
Tiotio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fire.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tiotio to regain full guard.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fire wants to control from the top but Tiotio keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fire throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiotio scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiotio misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Tiotio misses.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tiotio defends it well.
Tiotio falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Tiotio fights it but they end up in guard.
Fire wants to control from the top but Tiotio keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Tiotio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Tiotio!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tiotio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tiotio scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiotio works over Fire's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut. Fire saw that one coming.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut. Fire saw that one coming.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiotio throws out the jab.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiotio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiotio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiotio.
Tiotio misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Tiotio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tiotio is not content to let Fire control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire working the strikes but Tiotio uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tiotio to regain full guard.
Fire 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.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Tiotio controlling Fire's posture.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Tiotio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tiotio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Tiotio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fire holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiotio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fire.
Fire with the counter takedown but Tiotio avoids it easily.
A big left from Tiotio misses.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tiotio defends it well.
Tiotio lands with a shot to the body.
Tiotio throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiotio.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ara Tiotio is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiotio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiotio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiotio throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tiotio won't be happy with that.
Tiotio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tiotio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fire cracks Tiotio with a big right hand but Tiotio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#Tiotio is rocked!
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiotio keeps working.
Oh Tiotio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Tiotio clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Tiotio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fire moves away.
Tiotio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fire.
Tiotio seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiotio fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiotio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiotio looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiotio throws out the jab.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiotio just misses with a punch to the body.
Fire with the counter takedown but Tiotio avoids it easily.
Tiotio lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire staying out of range there.
Fire with the counter takedown but Tiotio avoids it easily.
Fire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiotio tests Fire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiotio throws a hook but Fire blocks it.#T1#
Tiotio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiotio missing with a left hand there. Fire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fire slips under a jab.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiotio looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tiotio!
Fire throwing strikes but Tiotio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Fire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Tiotio taking a break here but Fire is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fire is looking for a sweep. Tiotio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiotio trying to control the pace. #T3#
Tiotio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fire keeps working.
Fire is doing well to control the position and prevent Tiotio from advancing to side control.
Fire is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiotio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fire is staying active underneath Tiotio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fire is looking for a sweep. Tiotio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Tiotio had his way with Spinning Fire in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tiotio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fire with the counter takedown but Tiotio avoids it easily.
Tiotio misses with a two punch combination.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tiotio misses with a straight right.
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiotio.
Fire moves away from the strike by Tiotio.
Tiotio swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fire is fighting to break Tiotio's control of his arms but Tiotio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire distracts Tiotio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fire is fighting to break Tiotio's control of his arms but Tiotio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Tiotio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fire.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiotio's head.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiotio is trying to control the position but Fire postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiotio throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fire trying to control the position but Tiotio is working away.
Fire laying and praying for a moment but Tiotio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tiotio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Tiotio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fire wants to control but Tiotio is keeping him busy.
Tiotio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fire.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Tiotio blocks nicely.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire is working Tiotio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fire postures up in Tiotio's guard and throws a big left but Tiotio blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Tiotio keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Tiotio.
Tiotio lands with a right hand.
Fire slips a jab from Tiotio.
Fire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiotio.
Fire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiotio lands a jab to the nose.
Tiotio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
Tiotio trying to control the position.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
Fire wants to control from the top but Tiotio keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire slips under a jab.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiotio misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tiotio uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ara Tiotio 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.
Spinning Fire was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fire needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Fire sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fire was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Gracie misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fire happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Fire landing strikes.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is not content to let Fire control the position.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Fire working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fire working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
Fire cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#T3#
Fire in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fire turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire 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: Grunge 64: Superfuzz Bigmuff
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Britton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fire.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Britton avoids it well and moves away.
Britton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Britton throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire working the ground and pound. #ROC#Britton is rocked!
Fire lands a strong strike to the head of Britton. That's dazed him! Fire looking to finish here. Britton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fire lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A less than humble Spinning Fire misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Tel Britton was interviewed post fight and said '...Next time.'.

Event: Grunge 60: Mother Love Bone
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Fire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Fothergill misses the target.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Fothergill lands a big head kick that sends Fire tumbling to the mat! Fothergill takes a step backwards and waves Fire back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
Jimmy Fothergill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Fothergill is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Fothergill misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fothergill trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire postures up in Fothergill's guard and throws a big left but Fothergill blocks it.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fire stopping the sweep attempt from Fothergill.#T1#
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fothergill keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fothergill working a defensive guard here.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire wants to control from the top but Fothergill keeps moving.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fire trying to control but Fothergill is working from the bottom.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fothergill wants to stand but Fire is controlling the position.
Fire is working Fothergill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Fothergill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fothergill trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Fothergill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fothergill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fire is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Fothergill has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to Fothergill's brow.
Fothergill is trying to keep Fire in close.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire is working Fothergill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fothergill wants to stand up but Fire is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but Fothergill has wrist control.#T4#
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fothergill's head.
Fothergill controls Fire momentarily but Fire frees himself.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fothergill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fire stands up over Fothergill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fothergill is trying to keep Fire in close.
Fothergill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fothergill trying to control the position.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spinning Fire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fothergill throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire is fighting to break Fothergill's control of his arms but Fothergill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fothergill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fothergill's head.#ROC#Fothergill is rocked!
Fire loads up on a big left hand. Fothergill felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fire looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fothergill can't hide his disappointment, as Fire celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A very excited looking Spinning Fire rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.

Event: Grunge 54: Canada
Date: Jul 17, 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.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
Nolan throws a good cross that connects.
Nolan throws a hook to the side of Fire's head but Fire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nolan throws a looping overhand right but Fire ducks down to avoid it.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nolan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nolan sprawls and moves away.
Nolan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nolan sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan misses with a looping right.
Fire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nolan. #T1#
Fire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nolan.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fire moves away from the strike by Nolan.
Fire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fire 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.
Fire avoids the body shot from Nolan. #KD2#
Nolan lands a left and a right that send Fire crashing to the mat, dazed. Nolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Fire is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Nolan.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nolan.
Nolan throws a lazy right hand but Fire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Nolan throws the left hand but Fire avoids the punch easily.
Nolan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fire is just out of range.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Nolan avoids it well and moves away.
Fire takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Nolan misses with a looping right.
Nolan misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nolan!
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Nolan is trying to buck Fire off.
Nolan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fire.
Fire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nolan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fire lands an elbow.
Fire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nolan!#T4#
Fire breaks from Nolan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Fire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Nolan is rocked!
Fire postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Nolan is out cold - huge knockout for Fire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A relieved looking Spinning Fire 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Tharrier drops Fire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fire looks back up at him and smiles so Tharrier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Fire is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Fire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Fire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Tharrier didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier is looking to stand up but Fire isn't so interested in that idea.
Fire seems to have got his legs back now.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Tharrier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Tharrier pushes Fire off and scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Tharrier misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tharrier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ground and pound from Fire.
Fire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tharrier is looking to escape.#T1#
Fire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fire stops Tharrier from getting back to his feet.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tharrier keeps working.
Ground and pound from Fire.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
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. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Tharrier's temple.
Fire is taking a breather. Tharrier 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.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Tharrier's hands, connecting with Tharrier's forehead.
Fire stops Tharrier from getting back to his feet.
Tharrier has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fire working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Tharrier is trying to stand up here but Fire is controlling him well.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tharrier scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fire manages to mount him!
Fire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Fire landing shots from mount.
Fire landing punches. #ROC#Tharrier is rocked!
Fire drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tharrier! More shots from Fire and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 70
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Maestre lands with a nice combination. Fire backs away looking to recover.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fire tries to free his leg and advance position but Maestre is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Maestre working for submissions but it's allowed Fire to get to half guard.
Fire working Maestre over with strikes.
Fire trying to control the pace.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Maestre's head.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fire trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maestre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Maestre's hands, connecting with Maestre's forehead.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fire is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fire in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Maestre is not content to let Fire control the position.#SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maestre is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fire is tapping! Great win for Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Maestre!
A very excited looking Luis Maestre 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: PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Good work by Fire as he checks the leg kick.
Fire slips a jab from Jussi.
Fire throws out a counter right but Jussi avoids it with no problem.
Jussi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jussi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jussi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jussi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jussi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Jussi didn't expect that.
Jussi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Fire postures up in Jussi's guard and throws a big left but Jussi blocks it.
Jussi wants to stand but Fire is controlling the position.
Jussi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fire has passed into side control. #T1#
Fire fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jussi wants to control but Fire postures up.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jussi tries to bench press Fire off him but Fire keeps the position.
Fire sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jussi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Jussi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jussi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jussi loads up on a big right hand but Fire slips the punch.
It seemed like Fire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jussi misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Fire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jussi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire throws a big right hand that misses.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jussi is keeping the position for now.
Jussi pulls Fire in close to prevent any damage.
Jussi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Jussi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up 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!
Jussi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fire.
Jussi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fire.
Jussi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Fire blocks a body shot from Jussi.
Jussi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jussi throws a head punch that misses.
Jussi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jussi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jussi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jussi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jussi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jussi taking a breather.
Jussi taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Jussi.
Fire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jussi to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jussi breaks from the clinch.
Jussi connects with a body shot that sends Fire's belly button to the back.
Jussi swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
Jussi throws a right hand that misses
and Jussi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jussi throws a body punch but Fire moves out of range.
Iron Jussi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jussi. That's going to slow Fire down.
Jussi scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussi connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Jussi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jussi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jussi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jussi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fire 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.
Nice cross by Jussi.
Fire avoids a kick to the body.
Jussi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
Jussi 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.
Jussi is pulling down on Fire's head. It's preventing any offense from Fire, at least for the moment.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jussi continues to stall.#T1#
Fire wants to control from the top but Jussi keeps moving.
Jussi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fire is fighting to break Jussi's control of his arms but Jussi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jussi keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #ES#
Jussi pushes Fire off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fire checks the leg kick.
Fire with the counter takedown but Jussi avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Jussi. Beautiful body shot.
Fire staying out of range there.#T2#
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Jussi.
Jussi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jussi throws out a loose jab but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jussi tries to score with a low kick but Fire moves his leg out of the way.
Jussi thows a leg kick but Fire checks it #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jussi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jussi pulls Fire in close to prevent any damage.
Fire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jussi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Jussi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fire.
Jussi wants to stand up but Fire is controlling him.
Fire preventing the sweep.
Jussi controls Fire momentarily but Fire frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jussi.
Jussi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fire! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jussi.
Jussi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jussi misses with a body shot.
Fire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Jussi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jussi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jussi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fire blocks a jab.
Iron Jussi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jussi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jussi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire wants to control but Jussi is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jussi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jussi tries to buck Fire off but Fire is having none of it.
Jussi is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Fire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Jussi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jussi throws a head kick but Fire moves out of range.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jussi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fire trying to control but Jussi is working from the bottom.
Jussi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Jussi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jussi misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fires head.
A right hand to the body from Jussi.
Come on Jussi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Jussi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jussi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Jussi throws a looping overhand right but Fire ducks down to avoid it.
Fire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fire there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Jussi. Beautiful body shot.
Fire blocks a head kick by Jussi.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jussi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fire.
Jussi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jussi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jussi.
Fire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jussi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jussi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fire is on him like a limpet, forcing Jussi back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jussi working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jussi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fire can do to turn this around?
Jussi is trying to break free.
Jussi has a couple of punches blocked by Fire.
Fire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jussi has a couple of punches blocked by Fire.
Jussi working aggressively here.
Jussi misses with the head strike.
Come on Jussi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fire is trying to break the clinch but Jussi is controlling him.#T3##BC2#
Fire manages to break the clinch.
Jussi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jussi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jussi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jussi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
You can see that Fire has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jussi thumps Fire with a low kick.
Jussi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fire.
Fire moves away from the strike by Jussi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fire! But no joy.
Jussi misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jussi is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Jussi throws a leg kick but Fire checks it.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Jussi throws the kick towards the body but Fire avoids it.
Fire with the counter takedown but Jussi avoids it easily.
Jussi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fire.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Jussi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jussi.
Jussi misses with a low kick.
Fire with the counter takedown but Jussi avoids it easily.
Fire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jussi. That one must have hurt.
Jussi throws a leg kick but Fire checks it.
Jussi takes a swing at Fire's ribcage but misses.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jussi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jussi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fire 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.

Iron Jussi clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Jussi misses the jab.
Fire throws out a counter right but Jussi avoids it with no problem.
Jussi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jussi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jussi throws out a loose jab but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jussi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fire is out of range.
Jussi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fire trying to control from half guard but Jussi is working away.
Fire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jussi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jussi.
Jussi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fire puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fire throwing shots but Jussi is blocking nicely.
Jussi tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Fire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jussi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fire.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jussi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jussi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fire is working away from the top position though.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jussi is positioning himself well to prevent Fire advancing to mount. #T2#
Jussi is trying to control but can't.
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Jussi's head.
Jussi trying to control here.
Jussi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fire.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Jussi's hands, connecting with Jussi's forehead.
Jussi is trying to stand.
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. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Jussi's temple.
Jussi is concentrating on defense, preventing Fire from advancing position.
Fire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jussi wants to improve his position but Fire is controlling well.
Fire prevents Jussi from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jussi throws a poor cross that misses
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jussi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Jussi connects with a looping right hand.
Jussi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jussi throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Jussi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jussi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fire checks a leg kick.
Fire avoids the body shot from Jussi. #T4#
Jussi misses the jab.
Fire throws out a counter right but Jussi avoids it with no problem.
Jussi throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Jussi blocks nicely.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fire won't allow Jussi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire wants to control from the top but Jussi keeps moving.
Fire prevents Jussi from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Spinning Fire 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! This is the final round!#R5#
Jussi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fire blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jussi misses the target.
Fire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jussi is looking to score with low kicks.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Jussi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jussi clobbers Fire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fire moves away from the strike by Jussi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jussi scores with a shot to the body.
Jussi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fire moves away.
Jussi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fire at a distance. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Fire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jussi misses with a low kick.
Iron Jussi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jussi throws out a loose jab but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jussi scores with a shot to the body.
Jussi fakes the leg kick and cracks Fire in the body.
Fire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jussi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fire in his tracks.
Fire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinning Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jussi misses with a head kick.
Fire avoids the head kick by Jussi.
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!
Jussi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jussi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A clash of legs there as Fire blocks the low kick.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Jussi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jussi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jussi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fire 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.#T3#
Jussi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jussi's guard.

Jussi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jussi misses with a straight left.
Fire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jussi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jussi misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fire! But no joy.
Jussi throws a right and a left that Fire avoids nicely.
Jussi throws an overhand right that lands on Fire's shoulder, as Fire tries to avoid the shot.
Jussi lands a jab.
Jussi scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussi lands with a kick to the temple. Fire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jussi scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Jussi misses.
Jussi misses with a hook
and Fire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fire avoids the body shot from Jussi.
Jussi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jussi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fire wants to control from the top but Jussi keeps moving.
Jussi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jussi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iron Jussi!
Iron Jussi retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: PANDA 43
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Fuentes.
Fire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuentes misses with a hook.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fuentes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuentes throws a front kick that sends Fire stumbling back into the cage.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuentes misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuentes.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuentes.
Fuentes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Fuentes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fire.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fuentes pushes Fire off looking to stand but Fire dives back in and keeps control.
Fuentes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuentes is not content to let Fire control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuentes is positioning himself well to prevent Fire advancing to mount.
Fuentes trying to control but Fire postures up. #T2#
Fire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fire trying to pass the guard but Fuentes defending well.
Fuentes wants to get back to full guard.
Fuentes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fire.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fire is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuentes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro Fuentes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Fire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuentes can pounce on him.
Fuentes throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuentes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fuentes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuentes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fuentes looks to throw the jab but Fire is out of range.
Fuentes throws a push kick but Fire slaps the foot to one side.
Fuentes misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire is standing up over Fuentes. Fuentes looks to escape but Fire dives into side control. #REVR#
The strikes coming from Fire are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Fire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fuentes tries to improve position but can't.
Fuentes struggling a bit here.
Fuentes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Fire landing a few strikes.
Fuentes dodges the ground and pound from Fire.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuentes can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire tries to score with some ground and pound. Fuentes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuentes tries to buck Fire off but Fire is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuentes keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Fuentes 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#
Fuentes misses with a hook #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuentes wants to sweep here but Fire controlling him for the moment.
Fuentes keeping full guard, as Fire tries to pass.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Fire throws a strike but Fuentes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Fuentes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire controlling Fuentes's posture.
Fuentes controlling from the top position.
Fuentes trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom. #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.
Fuentes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fuentes tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fire avoids the body shot from Fuentes.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuentes throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Fire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuentes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire works over Fuentes with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuentes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuentes has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire cracks Fuentes with a solid left hand.#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.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fire checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Fuentes misses its intended target.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fuentes.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spinning Fire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A nice leg kick from Fuentes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuentes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fire's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Fuentes.
Fire checks a low kick from Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Fire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Fuentes swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire trying to control the action but Fuentes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fire scores with punches from side control.
Fire landing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fire looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fuentes is avoiding damage well.
Fuentes is looking for a sweep.
Fuentes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
Fuentes is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson misses with a head kick.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Riverson avoids it well and moves away.
Riverson tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire happy to just control the position for now.
Riverson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Riverson down.
Fire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Riverson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Riverson is rocked!
Riverson is looking for a sweep.
Riverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Riverson to see if he's OK.
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!
Fire lands an elbow.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Riverson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riverson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Riverson tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Riverson has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fire prevents Riverson from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fire in particular looking to stall.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Riverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Fire.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Riverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Fire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
Fire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riverson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riverson taking some punishment here, with Fire in his half guard.
Riverson is looking for a sweep. Fire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riverson is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Fire is trying to control. Riverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fire is really struggling to control Riverson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Riverson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Riverson's head.
Fire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riverson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riverson moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Riverson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fire passes into side control.
Riverson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Riverson regains half guard.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard.
Fire scores with a big shot! Riverson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Riverson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
After winning the bout, Spinning Fire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020

209 cm
22 yrs
290 lbs

200 cm
21 yrs
226 lbs

Fire

Draco

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spinning Fire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Draco shoots in looking for a takedown but Fire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draco with a poor takedown #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fire (2) vs (0) Draco
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.
Fire controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Fire wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Draco keeping full guard, as Fire tries to pass.
Fire trying to move into half guard but instead Draco has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (2) vs (2) Draco
Draco pushing down on Fire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Draco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Draco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Fire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire has control of Draco's left arm, preventing Draco from doing any damage.
Draco looking to sit in guard and control but Fire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (4) vs (2) Draco
Draco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fire's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (4) vs (4) Draco
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Draco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Draco has Fire in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (4) Draco
Draco is trying to control the position but Fire postures up.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fire advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fire (9) vs (4) Draco
Draco is not content to let Fire control the position. #T4##SUB#
Fire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fire controlling the position.
Draco can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Fire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Draco keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Fire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Draco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fire but great work by Draco.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fire (9) vs (8) Draco
Fire sneaks back into half guard.
Draco stalling away here and it's allowed Fire to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Draco looking to sit in guard and control but Fire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (11) vs (8) Draco#T6#
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fire advances to half guard.
Fire is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Draco!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fire (14) vs (8) Draco
Fire controlling the pace for now.
Draco just holding on.
Fire trying to control but Draco is having none of it.
Fire content just to control the position here. #T7##SUB#
Fire wants to finish this one by submission but Draco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fire.
Fire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draco is looking to escape.
Draco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fire avoids the attempt from Draco to control.#SUB#
Fire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire wants to take Draco's back here but Draco is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T8#
Fire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Draco tries to hold on but Fire pushes him away. #SUB#
Fire goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Draco turns into him and now he's in Fire's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (14) vs (10) Draco
Draco wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving. #T9#
Draco is stalling in the full guard.
Draco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fire wants to sweep here but Draco controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Draco slips nicely into half guard.
Fire is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draco trying to control from half guard but Fire is working away.
Draco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Draco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fire has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Draco wants to work for an arm triangle but Fire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T11#
Draco is taking a breather. Fire 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.
Fire won't allow Draco to pass to mount.
Draco is trying to control. Fire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draco controlling the pace. #T12#
Fire has a hand on Draco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Draco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fire (14) vs (13) Draco
Draco is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fire is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fire (14) vs (16) Draco#SUB2#
Draco working for the choke.
A lull in the action here. #T13##SUB2#
Fire 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 Draco gets his way! #SUB2#
Draco is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fire defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Draco keeps control of the position as Fire tries to break free. #T14#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Draco is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fire defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fire looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Draco wins on points by 16 to 14.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Devlin Draco waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

209 cm
22 yrs
290 lbs

170 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs

Fire

Robertsson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spinning Fire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Robertsson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Robertsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fire sprawls well initially but Robertsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fire (0) vs (2) Robertsson
Robertsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robertsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fire.#T1#
Fire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robertsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robertsson 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.
Robertsson being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Fire 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.
Fire keeping full guard, as Robertsson tries to pass.
Fire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Robertsson is looking to advance position but Fire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fire (4) vs (2) Robertsson
Fire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertsson stops Fire from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Robertsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fire is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robertsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robertsson!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (4) vs (4) Robertsson
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Fire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Robertsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fire is retaining full guard.
Robertsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Fire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
Robertsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Robertsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Robertsson from controlling successfully.
Robertsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fire is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Fire controlling the position.
Robertsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertsson trying to control the pace. #T9#
Fire is staying active underneath Robertsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Fire is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertsson controlling the action here.
Fire wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fire is working hard here to advance position.
Robertsson wants to control but Fire is keeping him busy.
Robertsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fire is looking to improve his position.
Robertsson controlling the action here. #T11#
Fire moves into full guard.
Fire is pulling down on Robertsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertsson, at least for the moment.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertsson trying to move into half guard but instead Fire has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (4) Robertsson
Fire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Fire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robertsson dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fire (6) vs (6) Robertsson
Robertsson controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Robertsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Fire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fire being controlled here, momentarily.
Robertsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fire gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fire takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 129
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fire manages to pass to side control.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fire controlling the pace.
Tharrier tries to kick Fire off in order to stand up. Fire Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tharrier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
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.
Tharrier is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Fire is working Tharrier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tharrier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tharrier tries to get out of the position.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Fire drags him back down.
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. #T1#
Fire grinds an elbow into Tharrier's temple.
Tharrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Fire is working Tharrier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Tharrier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Tharrier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire working the head with strikes.
Tharrier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Tharrier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tharrier pushes Fire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tharrier taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tharrier down.
Tharrier is letting Fire control him for a moment.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Fire drags him back down.
Fire controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tharrier'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#
Fire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fire prevents Tharrier from escaping the position.
Tharrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Tharrier is trying to escape the position but Fire is controlling the position.
Fire cracks Tharrier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Tharrier's face as Fire controls the position.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tharrier down.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Tharrier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tharrier being controlled for a moment.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
Tharrier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Fire might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tharrier tries to escape but Fire is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tharrier misses with a body punch #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire 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.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fire passes into half guard.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tharrier is trying to stand back up but Fire is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tharrier pushes Fire off looking to stand but Fire dives back in and keeps control.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Fire there.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tharrier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tharrier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tharrier is trying to stand.
Tharrier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tharrier!
Fire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tharrier's face.
Fire controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Fire.
Fire cracks Tharrier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tharrier squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Fire is landing with some decent strikes but Tharrier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!#T2#
Fire looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tharrier covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St Stone!
Fire cracks St Stone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fire is chipping away with strikes.
St Stone regains half guard.
St Stone trying to control but Fire postures up.
St Stone is looking for a sweep. Fire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire trying to pass the guard but St Stone defending well.
Fire 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.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Fire connects with a nice short shot to St Stone's temple. #T1#
Fire is taking a breather. St Stone 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.
St Stone trying to control but Fire postures up.
St Stone has a hand on Fire's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fire takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
St Stone taking shots to the head.
St Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Fire lands a nice shot to the head.
St Stone is in a horrible position here. Fire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
St Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire content just to control the position here.
Fire lands a couple of good shots and St Stone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
St Stone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
St Stone wants to escape the position.
Fire has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for St Stone.
St Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
What can St Stone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fire lands a good shot there. St Stone covers up! Fire smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns St Stone to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Fire jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A victorious Spinning Fire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 108
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Bright misses with a takedown attempt - Fire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fire enables Bright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bright throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fire dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire is in close to Bright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bright manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bright is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Fire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fire winds up and cracks Bright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fire prevents Bright from improving his position.
Fire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Bright has his foot on Fire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fire works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fire uses it to pass to side control.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bright is trying to improve his position.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard.
Fire slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Bright's temple.
Fire trying to control from Bright's half guard. Bright has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bright's head.#T3#
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bright working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright being controlled here, momentarily.
Bright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
Fire pushes down on Bright's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Fire working Bright over with strikes.
Fire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Bright punching from the bottom.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Fire is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Bright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fire defends it nicely.
Fire avoids the body shot from Bright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bright is defended easily by Fire.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fire defends it nicely.
Bill Bright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bright shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Bright is quick to defend against it.
Bright has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Fire. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Fire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Bright.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Bright fails with the takedown.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Bright tries to clinch #TD#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bright wants to control but Fire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Bright's hands, connecting with Bright's forehead.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bright wants to get back to full guard.
Fire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bright can do to turn this around?
Bright wants to get back to his feet.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Bright's hands, connecting with Bright's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Bright 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.
Fire slows the pace down in half guard.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
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. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Bright's temple.
Bright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fire escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fire!#T4#
Fire wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Fire cracks Bright with a big right hand but Bright just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bright taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Bright taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Bright is rocked!
Bright sneaks back into half guard.
Bright is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Bright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bright seems to have recovered his senses.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bright is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fire frees his head nicely. Oh but Bright has switched to an armbar! Fire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bill Bright!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Bright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 100
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Kekkonen misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Fire moves forwards but Kekkonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kekkonen lands the left hand.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
Kekkonen cracks Fire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen lands the left hand.
Fire moves out of range as Kekkonen strikes.
A big left from Kekkonen misses.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kekkonen scores with a hook to the body. Fire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fire staying out of range there.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kekkonen misses with a combination #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire won't allow Kekkonen to sweep him here.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kekkonen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fire landing some decent shots from guard.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Fire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kekkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kekkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kekkonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kekkonen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kekkonen tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kekkonen looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Kekkonen avoids it well and moves away.
Kekkonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kekkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kekkonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Kekkonen misses.
Kekkonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kekkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kekkonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Kekkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fire's guard. #REVB##T4#
Fire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekkonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kekkonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire has his hands on Kekkonen's head, controlling the position.
Kekkonen throws a strike but Fire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kekkonen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kekkonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen is striking but Fire is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kekkonen has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen is looking to control Fire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kekkonen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Kekkonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Kekkonen does it's job there.
Kekkonen misses with a hook.
Kekkonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fire at a distance.
Kekkonen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kekkonen!
Kekkonen sneaks back into half guard.
Kekkonen manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Fire stands up over Kekkonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kekkonen working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Kekkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekkonen keeping full guard, as Fire tries to pass.
Kekkonen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fire tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekkonen is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Fire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kekkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekkonen, not yet.
Fire works over Kekkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kekkonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kekkonen punching from the bottom - just letting Fire know he's still in a fight.
Kekkonen striking off his back but it's not causing Fire any problems.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fire preventing the sweep.
Fire stands and throws Kekkonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
Kekkonen is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Fire is working Kekkonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire working away.
Fire landing strikes.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
Kekkonen taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekkonen keeps working.
Kekkonen is trying to improve his position.
Kekkonen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Fire working the head with strikes.
Kekkonen is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Fire trying to control the position but Kekkonen is working away.
Fire working away.
Fire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kekkonen is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Kekkonen throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kekkonen takes a swing at Fire's ribcage but misses.
Kekkonen scores with the left hand. Fire knows he should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kekkonen has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire looking to pass the guard.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Fire stands up over Kekkonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire stopping the sweep attempt from Kekkonen.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Fire looking to pass the guard.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kekkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire works over Kekkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fire wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Kekkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kekkonen is not content to let Fire control the position.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Fire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kekkonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekkonen keeps working.
Fire working away.#T3#
Fire trying to control the position but Kekkonen is working away.
Fire working the ground and pound.
Kekkonen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Kekkonen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kekkonen is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Kekkonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Fire wants to control but Kekkonen is keeping him busy.
Fire working away.
A big shot lands for Fire! That's hurt Kekkonen! Will he recover? Fire fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 86
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
A low kick from Fuentes misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Fuentes fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuentes has wrist control.
Fire landing some decent shots from guard.
Fire prevents Fuentes from getting back to his feet.
Fuentes being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuentes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fire working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Fire throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuentes throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuentes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fuentes is staying active underneath Fire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuentes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fuentes defending well though.
Fire prevents Fuentes from improving his position.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuentes is not content to let Fire control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fire in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fuentes defends it well.
Fuentes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fuentes's guard.
Fuentes wants to stand up but Fire is controlling him.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fuentes's head.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to Fuentes's brow. #T3#
Fire controlling from the top position.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuentes has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuentes has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire won't allow Fuentes to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuentes thuds his right hand into Fire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuentes lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Fuentes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuentes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fire looks winded!
Fuentes misses with a kick to the body.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuentes throws out the jab.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuentes thumps Fire with a low kick.
Fuentes throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
Fuentes cracks Fire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fuentes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fire to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
Fuentes moves in close and cracks Fire with a massive right hand! Fire, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Fuentes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!

Event: UnderGround FC 77
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Fergunson misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fergunson's guard.
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fire advances position into side control!
Fire controls the position.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Fire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fergunson tries to buck Fire off but Fire is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fergunson wants to control but Fire postures up.#T1#
Fire content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Fire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Fergunson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fire is working Fergunson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Fergunson trying to remain calm as Fire controls from the top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Fire.#T2#
Fergunson regains half guard, as Fire was trying to land strikes.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fergunson won't allow Fire to pass to mount.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fire working Fergunson over with strikes.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fergunson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fire is pressing down on Fergunson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fergunson is holding on for now. #T3#
Fire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fergunson for as long as he can get away with.
Fire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Still in half guard, Fire seems content to control.
Fergunson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fire.
Fire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fire not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Florence Fergunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Florence Fergunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fergunson misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fergunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire 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#
Fergunson misses with a body shot #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but Fergunson has wrist control.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fergunson trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.
Fire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergunson can do to turn this around?
Fire is in close to Fergunson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fergunson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergunson is trying to control the position but Fire postures up. #T1#
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fire is working Fergunson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fire preventing the sweep.
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fire'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.
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fergunson misses with an uppercut. Fire saw that one coming.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fergunson sprawls and moves away.
Fergunson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergunson. Fire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Fergunson misses.
Fergunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Fergunson avoids it well and moves away.
Fergunson missing with a left hand there. Fire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergunson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire misses with the ground and pound.
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fergunson some visible discomfort.
Fergunson defending against the ground and pound.
Fire landing a few strikes.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Fire controlling the position.
Fire landing strikes.
Fire controlling the position from side mount.
Fire misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fergunson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire is working Fergunson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fergunson defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Fire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fergunson defending against the ground and pound.
Fire trying to control the position but Fergunson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire happy to just control the position for now.
Fire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Fergunson is looking for a sweep.
Fergunson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fire trying to control the position but Fergunson is working away.
Fire is putting a hurting on Fergunson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fire controls the position.
Fergunson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Fire 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.
Fire looks to land a strike but Fergunson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spinning Fire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fergunson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fergunson's guard.#T3#
Fire 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.
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fire continues to stall.
Fire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fergunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Fergunson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Fergunson fights it but they end up in guard.
Florence Fergunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spinning Fire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fire, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: UnderGround FC 68
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
James goes for a double leg but Fire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fire continues to drive forward.
Fire with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
Fire just content to control the position.
Fire tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fire lands an elbow.
James is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fire controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
James keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fire wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James wants to control but Fire is keeping busy.
Fire wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
James tries to roll over but Fire keeps him under control.
Fire not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James is controlling Fire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fire!#SUB#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James trying to control the position but Fire is working away. #T3#
James wants to take a breather but Fire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for James.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James throws a strike but Fire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fire looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fire working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fire trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spinning Fire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fire circles away.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Tyson James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fire wants it to stay on the feet.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fire's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to stand but Fire is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fire wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
Fire has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
Fire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James looking to pass the guard. #T2#
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James trying to control from Fire's half guard. Fire has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fire 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.
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Fire keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James trying to control but Fire is working from the bottom.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fire can do to turn this around?
James is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back 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.
Fire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James looks for a takedown but Fire sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Fire with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fire sprawls well. Fire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson James dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Fire leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Fire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD#
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fire is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Fire is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James wants to take a breather but Fire is having none of it. #T2#
James winds up and cracks Fire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James is stalling here. Fire is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fire has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fire throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Fire crashes against the mat.
Fire cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
James tries to bench press Fire off him but Fire keeps the position.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fire's best efforts.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fire.
James is trying to maintain the position but Fire is very close to passing his half guard.
Fire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Fire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James desperately trying to maintain half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Fire sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fire stuffs the takedown.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Fire as James shoots in.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Fire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into Fire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spinning Fire.
I think Fire 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson James!
Tyson James made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'M THE FUCKING CHAMPION! YOU HAVE TO BRING AN ARMY TO TAKE THIS FROM ME! I'M THE GREATEST EVER'.

Event: Bloodbath 10
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Clint tries to bum rush Fire with a series of wild strikes but Fire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clint swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Clint fights it but they end up in guard.
Fire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clint keeps working.
Clint can't do much from the bottom here.
Clint is looking for a sweep.
Clint controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Clint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Clint is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clint to see if he's OK.
Fire lands an elbow.
Clint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clint tries to get out of the position.
Clint is looking for a sweep.
Fire lands an elbow.
Fire scores with punches from side control.
Clint is not content to let Fire control the position.
Clint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire lands an elbow. #T2#
Clint taking punishment in the form of punches.
Clint is looking to regain half guard here but Fire keeps moving and retains side control.
Fire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clint is looking to reverse the position.
Clint takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clint being controlled for a moment.
Fire cracks Clint with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Clint is looking to regain half guard here but Fire keeps moving and retains side control.
Fire working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Clint is rocked!#T3#
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.
Fire in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Clint looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fire turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bloodbath 6
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#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.
Shirai throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Shirai fights it but they end up in guard.
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but Shirai has wrist control.
Fire cracks Shirai with a solid left hand.
Shirai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
Shirai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fire stays in close to Shirai's body and controls the position.
Fire prevents Shirai from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fire slips a straight right by Shirai.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shirai defends it well.
Shirai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shirai misses with a straight right.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Shirai lands a big uppercut and Fire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fire looks OK. Shirai waves Fire back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
No joy there for Shirai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shirai throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shirai! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire is working Shirai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire prevents Shirai from escaping the position.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fire trying to control the position but Shirai is working away.
Fire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fire working the ground and pound but Shirai is defending the strikes.
Shirai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shirai keeps working.
Shirai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shirai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fire's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shirai looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shirai misses with a hook.
Shirai throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shirai tries to kick Fire off but Fire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shirai is refusing to be controlled, as Fire sits in half guard.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Shirai's hands, connecting with Shirai's forehead.
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 Takahiro Shirai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spinning Fire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Shirai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirai wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire trying to control the position but Shirai is working away.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shirai some visible discomfort.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Fire prevents Shirai from escaping the position.
Shirai is trying to escape the position but Fire is controlling the position.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Shirai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fire trying to control the action but Shirai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shirai misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirai is pushing Fire's head away, looking to escape. Fire manages to hold on to the position though.
Fire throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shirai works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fire throwing shots but Shirai is blocking nicely.
Fire content to control rather than advance.
Fire is continuing to stall.#T3#
Fire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shirai is looking to escape.
Fire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shirai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fire controlling the action here.
Shirai wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takahiro Shirai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Shirai #TD2#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shirai's guard.#T4#
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire prevents Shirai from getting back to his feet.
Fire wants to control from the top but Shirai keeps moving.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Shirai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Shirai!#REVR#
Shirai wanted to stand there but Fire had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spinning Fire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fire avoids the body shot from Shirai.
Fire takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Shirai #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shirai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shirai wants to stand and escape but Fire is having none of it.
Fire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirai has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Fire stops Shirai from standing up.
Fire wants to control from the top but Shirai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shirai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shirai tries to clinch #TD2#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shirai keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Shirai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fire dives into side control.
Fire wants to control but Shirai is keeping him busy.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.#T3#
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Fire misses with the ground and pound.
Fire working the head with strikes.
Shirai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shirai to see if he's OK.
Fire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire is staying tight to Shirai's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Fire wants to control but Shirai is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fire fails to land a wild elbow strike. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shirai throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire trying to control the action but Shirai is working from the bottom.
Shirai wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spinning Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fire 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BloodBath 4: Torres v Guy
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Maben shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maben shoots for a double leg takedown but Fire sprawls well. He's pushed Maben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maben.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maben looks winded!
Maben shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fire as he avoids it easily.
Maben fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maben throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Fire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fire is staying tight to Maben's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fire grinds an elbow into Maben's temple.
Fire 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.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Maben takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maben seems a little lost for a moment, as Fire dominates the positioning.
Fire is chipping away with strikes.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Fire stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fire landing strikes.
Maben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire cracks Maben with a big elbow.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fire landing strikes.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maben for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Fire is putting a hurting on Maben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fire cracks Maben with a big right hand but Maben just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fire controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maben can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maben takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Fire! That's hurt Maben! Will he recover? Fire fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Our winner, Spinning Fire, 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: BloodBath 2: Johnson v Vasya
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Damon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fire slips a jab and a cross from Damon.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Damon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Damon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damon somewhat.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Damon throws a body punch but Fire moves out of range.
Fire feints the counter takedown.
Damon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damon misses with the combination.
Fire with the counter takedown but Damon avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Damon.
Damon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fire was well out of range. Poor timing from Damon.#T1#
Damon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damon misses with a low kick.#CL#
Damon moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Damon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fire looking to stall.
Damon tries to circle away but Fire has him pinned against the cage.
Damon has had enough of the clinch but Fire keeps him there for the moment.
Damon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Fire manages to break the clinch.
Damon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Damon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Damon tries for a takedown but Fire manages to get underhooks.
Damon tries to throw a body punch but Fire avoids it by throwing Damon back against the cage.
Damon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damon tries to break the clinch but Fire is controlling the position.
Fire prevents Damon from breaking the clinch.
Damon pushes Fire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Damon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fire prevents a body shot from Damon.
Damon goes for a takedown attempt but Fire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Damon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damon misses the jab.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Damon defends it well.
Damon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon throws an overhand right that lands on Fire's shoulder, as Fire tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Damon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damon throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fire passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fire landing shots from mount.
Fire scoring with strikes but Damon is staying in there.
A big strike lands for Fire! That's really hurt Damon and he's turned his back - Fire keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fire jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A very excited looking Spinning Fire 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Smithson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Smithson didn't expect that.
Smithson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smithson for as long as he can get away with.
Fire distracts Smithson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fire stands up over Smithson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Smithson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire works over Smithson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire with a nice head shot there.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smithson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Fire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fire continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fire'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.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
More hug and hope from Fire.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smithson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smithson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithson throws a head kick that misses.
Smithson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fire swivels and escapes.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Fire. No joy for Smithson on that attempt.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smithson.
A low kick from Smithson misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smithson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithson seems a little lost for a moment, as Fire dominates the positioning.
Fire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Smithson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from Smithson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smithson looks for a takedown but Fire sprawls well.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Smithson avoids it well and moves away.
Smithson is looking to clinch.
Smithson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Smithson didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Fire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smithson is breathing heavily.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire controlling from the top position.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithson can do to turn this around?
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
Fire is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Smithson is trying to keep Fire in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smithson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smithson!
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smithson.
Fire staying calm.
Fire cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Fire landing strikes.
Fire controls the position from side control.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smithson down.
The referee asks Fire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Smithson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smithson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fire is fending him off so far but Smithson persists. Nope, Fire circles away and we're back to standing.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Smithson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smithson sprawls and moves away.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smithson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire stuffs the takedown attempt from Smithson. Smithson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matt Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smithson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smithson won't be happy with that.
Fire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Smithson seems a little lost for a moment, as Fire dominates the positioning.
Smithson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Fire working the head with strikes.
Fire controlling the position from side mount.
Smithson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spinning Fire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fire.
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!
Further stalling from Fire.#T3#
Fire cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fire happy to just control the position for now.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Smithson trying to remain calm as Fire controls from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fire is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithson wants to clinch but Fire slips to the side#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Smithson didn't expect that.
Smithson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fire manages to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Smithson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fire 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinning Fire!
A very excited looking Spinning Fire 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.

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