Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness 46 MAMF Championship
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Yazzie!
Usman misses with a body punch
and Yazzie counters with a leg kick.
Yazzie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Usman's calf.
Yazzie connects with a solid leg kick.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but Yazzie is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Yazzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yazzie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Dyami Yazzie has been cut.
Yazzie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Usman if he has to take too many more of those.
Yazzie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yazzie feints and then cracks Usman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Usman down.
Yazzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yazzie moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yazzie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yazzie connects with a leg kick. Usman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yazzie throws a front kick that sends Usman stumbling back into the cage.
Dyami Yazzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Usman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yazzie can pounce on him.
Yazzie scores with a head kick.
Yazzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Usman.
Yazzie thumps Usman with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Yazzie.
Usman loads up on a big right hand but Yazzie slips the punch.
Usman loads up on a big right hand but Yazzie slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yazzie, right into the meat.
Yazzie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Usman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman shoots in for a takedown but Yazzie shows good takedown defense.
Yazzie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Yazzie coming out on top.#T2#
Yazzie scores with a kick to the body.
Usman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yazzie can pounce on him.
Usman lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Usman misses #TD#
and Yazzie counters with a single leg into guard. Usman didn't expect that.
Yazzie pushes down on Usman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yazzie not doing much here.
Yazzie is keen to just control but Usman is a slippery customer.
Usman won't allow Yazzie to pass to mount.
Usman pushes Yazzie off looking to stand but Yazzie dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Usman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yazzie trying to control the pace.
Yazzie tries to pass to full mount but Usman defends it. #SUB#
Yazzie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usman pushes Yazzie off looking to stand but Yazzie dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yazzie connects with a leg kick. Usman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #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.
Nice shot by Usman.
Yazzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yazzie.
Yazzie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yazzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Yazzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Usman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yazzie loads up on a big right hand but Usman slips the punch.
Yazzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Yazzie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yazzie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Usman throws a big shot that misses.
Yazzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Usman misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyami Yazzie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dyami Yazzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yazzie.
Nice shot by Yazzie.
Yazzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Usman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yazzie. Yazzie obviously looking to wear him down.
Usman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yazzie.
As Usman backs away, Yazzie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yazzie scores with a leg kick.
Dyami Yazzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Yazzie slams his shin into Usman's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yazzie scores with a leg kick.
Usman throws a looping overhand right but Yazzie ducks down to avoid it.
Yazzie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yazzie feints and then cracks Usman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Usman down.
Yazzie lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Yazzie avoids the body shot from Usman.
That kick from Yazzie tenderised Usman's leg. Usman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Yazzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Yazzie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Usman to the ground. Yazzie is now in Usman's guard.
Usman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yazzie manages to pass to side control.
Usman pushes Yazzie off looking to stand but Yazzie dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yazzie is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Yazzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Yazzie is keen to just control but Usman is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yazzie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Usman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yazzie. #T2#
Usman wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Usman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yazzie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Usman scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yazzie, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Yazzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Usman. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yazzie.
Yazzie scores with a nice body kick.
Yazzie throws a head kick that Usman semi-blocks.
Yazzie cracks the inside of Usman's front leg.
Usman misses with a straight left.
Yazzie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Usman will feel that in the morning.
Yazzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Usman. That did some damage!
Yazzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Usman. That did some damage!
Usman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Usman misses.
Usman misses with a straight right.
Yazzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usman. Usman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yazzie misses with a straight right. #T4#
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yazzie, right into the meat.
Yazzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Usman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yazzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yazzie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yazzie.
Usman misses with a wild combination.
Yazzie with a hook.
Usman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yazzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyami Yazzie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dyami Yazzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Yazzie.
Yazzie lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yazzie.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yazzie manages to avoid it.
Yazzie scores with a spinning back kick!
Yazzie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Usman.
Yazzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yazzie lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yazzie.
Yazzie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yazzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman throws a wild body kick that Yazzie sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Usman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yazzie avoids the body shot from Usman.
Yazzie misses with a head kick.
Yazzie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Usman throws a big shot that misses.
Yazzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Usman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yazzie lands a front kick.
Usman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Yazzie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Usman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Usman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yazzie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB#
Usman 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 Yazzie gets his way!
Kamaru Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yazzie trying to control.
Usman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yazzie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Usman is trying to get back to his feet but Yazzie has full control of the position and if anything, Usman has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Yazzie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Usman taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dyami Yazzie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dyami Yazzie waved his t-shirt featuring The Glue Factory's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Madness Fright Night 32
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.
Usman throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinales.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Usman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Usman manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Usman's guard.
Pinales is fighting to break Usman's control of his arms but Usman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pinales looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman 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.#T1##SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usman dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Usman looking to pass the guard.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now.
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Usman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Usman throws a big elbow that misses.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pinales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Usman looking to pass the guard.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pinales can't keep his opponent in guard - Usman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Usman throwing shots but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Usman.
Usman stalling away here and it's allowed Pinales to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Usman 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Usman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Usman trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Usman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Usman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Usman frees his head nicely. Oh but Pinales has switched to an armbar! Usman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150), into his post fight interview.

Event: Madness 39 Petrov vs Lati
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Usman misses with a looping right.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown. Fapple tries to sprawl out of it but Usman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fapple manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fapple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
and Fapple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fapple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fapple's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fapple's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Usman shoots in but Fapple avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fapple looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Fapple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Fapple.
Usman throws a big shot that misses.
Fapple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Usman wants to clinch up but Fapple keeps it at a distance.
Usman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usman scores with a hook.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Usman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fapple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman 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#
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fapple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fapple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fapple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fapple has wrist control.
Fapple has momentary wrist control but Usman slips an elbow through the middle.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fapple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Usman lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Usman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fapple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman looking to pass the guard.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fapple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman is pushing down on Fapple's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fapple is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Fapple defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman slows the pace down in half guard.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fapple's head.
Fapple is trying to stand up here but Usman is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman slips a nice elbow through Fapple's hands, connecting with Fapple's forehead.
Usman 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.
Fapple is trying to stand up here but Usman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Usman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Usman throws out a powerful jab.
Fapple scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks.
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fapple! But no joy.
Usman lands a lovely overhand right.
Usman dives in for a single leg takedown but Fapple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Usman pushes Fapple up against the cage in a clinch.
Usman wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Usman.
Fapple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usman misses with a punch to the body.
Fapple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Usman has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Fapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fapple enables Usman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fapple manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman lands a couple of elbows.
Fapple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fapple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Kamaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Usman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Usman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Fapple wants to get back to his feet but Usman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Usman is pushing down on Fapple's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fapple is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Usman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Usman thows a huge punch but Fapple dodges it nicely.
Usman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fapple defending well though.
Usman working over Fapple with some ground and pound. Fapple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Usman is taking a breather. Fapple 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.#T3#
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Fapple is staying active underneath Usman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Usman lands a nice short elbow.
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fapple keeps working.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fapple can do to turn this around?
Usman thows a huge punch but Fapple dodges it nicely.
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Fapple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Usman lands a nice short elbow.
Usman working over Fapple with some ground and pound. Fapple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fapple is refusing to be controlled, as Usman sits in half guard. #T4#
Usman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman works his way into full mount!
Usman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fapple is bucking up trying to escape but Usman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Usman lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Usman lands a couple of good shots and Fapple has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fapple covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Usman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman 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#
A slow jab from Usman misses its intended target.
Usman fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fapple looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fapple is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Usman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Usman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fapple is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Usman yanks on the arm and Fapple is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Usman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamaru Usman!
Kamaru Usman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Superior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usman throws out the jab.
Usman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Superior counters with a takedown into side control.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Superior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Superior is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Usman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Superior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Usman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Superior is proving a slippery customer.
Usman is pulling down on Superior's head to control his posture.
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Superior has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Usman managing to control the position.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior won't allow Usman to sweep him here.
Usman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Superior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Superior wants to free his trapped foot but Usman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Superior wants to take a breather but Usman is having none of it.
Superior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Superior is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Superior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Usman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman keeping control of the position.
Usman trying to control but Superior postures up.
Superior prevents Usman from improving his position.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Superior trying to mount his opponent but Usman defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Superior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Usman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Usman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Usman wants to sweep here but Superior controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Usman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Usman stands up over Superior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Superior is keeping the position for now.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Usman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Superior is retaining full guard.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman is fighting to break Superior's control of his arms but Superior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Superior looking for a sweep. Not yet Superior, not yet.
Usman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is pushing down on Superior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Superior is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Superior is trying to get back to full guard.
Usman trying to mount his opponent but Superior defends it.
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 Kamaru Usman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Superior stuffs the takedown attempt from Usman. Usman gets slowly back to his feet.
Superior stuffs the takedown attempt from Usman. Usman gets slowly back to his feet.
Superior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usman.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Superior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usman.#CL#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman taking a breather.
Superior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Superior decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Superior's head.
Usman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman is working Superior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Usman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Superior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Usman is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Usman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Superior has locked up a guillotine! Superior's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Usman is holding on here and Superior must be using up a lot of energy. Usman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Superior gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Superfluous Superior!
After the fight, Superfluous Superior was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Usman jabs at Pinales's body.
Pinales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Usman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pinales on his heels. He'll look to pass Pinales's guard now, I'm sure.
Usman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman throws a big right hand that misses.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.
Usman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Usman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman passes Pinales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinales is not content to let Usman control the position.
Usman wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position. #SUB#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Usman wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position.
Usman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Usman raining down shots from the mount!
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Usman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Usman landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Usman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Usman throwing strikes but Pinales recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Pinales defends it.
Pinales wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Usman controlling the pace.
Usman is looking to advance position but Pinales won't allow it.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Usman is pressing down on Pinales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinales is holding on for now.
Pinales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Usman lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinales is staying active underneath Usman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Usman moves nicely into side control.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinales keeps working.
Usman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Usman wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Usman lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pinales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinales keeps the fight on the outside.
Usman misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Usman! #SUB#
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kamaru Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pinales working away.#T1#
Usman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinales off and has taken his back!
Usman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pinales hold on?!
Usman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pinales. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Usman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Usman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Usman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pinales has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Usman is looking to control Pinales but Pinales is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinales has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Usman.#T2##SUB2#
Pinales is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pinales prevents Usman from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Usman looking to break Pinales's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pinales remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Usman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Usman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Pinales grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Usman is looking for the choke from the back position but Pinales is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Pinales covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Usman misses with a punch to the head.
Usman missing with strikes from the back.
Pinales looking very determined here, making life difficult for Usman. #SUB2#
Usman tightening his grip on Pinales, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Pinales showing good submission defense here.
Pinales avoids the strikes from Usman. #T4#
Usman thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Usman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pinales! #SUB2#
Usman working for the choke.
Usman is trying to stick to Pinales's back but Pinales is turning into Usman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Usman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pinales.
Pinales tries to free his leg and advance position but Usman is retaining full guard.
Usman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usman is keeping the position for now.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Usman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Usman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinales misses with a body kick.
Usman with the counter takedown but Pinales avoids it easily.#TD2#
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinales quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Pinales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Usman 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.
Usman throws a strike but Pinales avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Usman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pinales has his foot on Usman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usman works his way back into a safe position though.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman slips nicely into half guard.
Pinales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman wants to free his trapped foot but Pinales is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Usman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Usman throwing shots but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Usman is nestled in close to Pinales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Usman connects with a nice short shot to Pinales's temple.
Usman 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.
Usman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman with a couple of short strikes.#T3##SUB2#
Usman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pinales is on top in guard.
Usman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usman seems keen to control Pinales's posture.
Usman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Usman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Usman manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Usman's guard.
Usman is pulling down on Pinales's head to control his posture.
Kamaru Usman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pinales preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Usman looking to control.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usman trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

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

Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!

Kamaru Usman wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamaru Usman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Javier Pinales stepped up to the mic, saying 'I demand a rematch!!! This faggot was running his index finger up my anus every chance that he got! Do you understand how good that felt ... and how distracting it was??? NO HOMO!'.

Event: ICC 21: Yoshioka v Tidd
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1##TD#
Thirdleg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Usman's guard.
Thirdleg trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom.
Usman trying to control the position here.
Usman looking to control. #SUB#
Thirdleg drops back looking for a leg! Usman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Usman manages to kick Thirdleg off! Thirdleg jumps back into Usman's guard.
Usman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirdleg is one step ahead there.
Thirdleg postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman trying to control the position here.
Usman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thirdleg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thirdleg drops back looking for a leg! Usman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Usman manages to kick Thirdleg off! Thirdleg jumps back into Usman's guard. #T1#
Thirdleg trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Usman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Usman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thirdleg has locked up a guillotine! Thirdleg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Usman is holding on here and Thirdleg must be using up a lot of energy. Usman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thirdleg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gumby Thirdleg!

Event: ICC 18: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Usman is looking to chop away at Harinck's legs.
Usman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harinck counters with a straight right hand.
Usman is looking to clinch but Harinck is avoiding it.
Harinck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harinck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Usman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harinck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harinck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harinck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harinck swivels and escapes.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harinck as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman wants to clinch
and Harinck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Usman moves in looking to clinch but Harinck pushes him off.
Harinck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harinck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Harinck lands.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Harinck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Usman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harinck sprawls well initially but Usman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harinck wants to stand back up but Usman manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Usman tries for a kimura but Harinck is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman working away.
Harinck is not content to let Usman control the position.
Harinck tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Usman 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 Harinck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harinck is trying to get back to half guard.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
Harinck is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Harinck is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harinck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harinck trying to remain calm as Usman controls from the top position.
Usman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Usman working away.
Usman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harinck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harinck keeps working.
Usman tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Harinck scores with a body shot.
Harinck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harinck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usman looks to clinch
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
Usman moves in looking to clinch but Harinck pushes him off.
Usman has his takedown stuffed
and Harinck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Usman thinking.
Harinck throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
Harinck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harinck duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman has a takedown stuffed.
Usman tries for a takedown but Harinck circles away easily
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harinck jabs Usman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thommy Harinck seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##KD2#
Harinck cracks Usman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Usman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harinck finish him? #ROC2#
Usman is rocked!
Harinck fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Usman square on the jaw! Damn, Usman 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 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thommy Harinck!
In his post fight interview, Thommy Harinck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICC 16: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Usman pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Usman throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Usman breaks the clinch.
Usman cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Usman there.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Usman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White 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.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White 's head backwards.
Usman cracks White with a good jab.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Usman misses the target.
Usman tries to clinch but White moves out of range. #T1#
Usman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Usman.
Usman throws a hook but White blocks it.
Usman catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Usman - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Usman - just one landing.
Usman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White moves away from the strike by Usman.
Usman lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Usman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Usman misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Usman lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usman sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Usman connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Usman lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Usman is quick to defend against it.
Usman swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Usman to the mat! Usman manages to get full guard.
Usman wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Usman wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman 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#
A jab lands there for Usman.
Usman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Usman has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch. #TD2#
Usman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Usman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Usman lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Usman coming out on top.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Usman defends it nicely.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Usman misses with a two punch combination.
Usman sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamaru Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman cracks a nice hook into White 's ribs.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Usman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Usman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White has Usman pressed against the cage, preventing Usman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White keeps control of Usman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White keeps control of Usman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Usman struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands. #T2##BC2#
Usman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Usman.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Usman cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Usman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Usman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Usman tests White 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
White has a takedown stuffed.
Usman lands a nice hook to White 's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Usman looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Usman lands a jab to White 's midsection.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman lands a glancing blow to the side of White 's head.
Kamaru Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Usman closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Usman wants to break the clinch but can't.
White wants a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Usman breaks the clinch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
White gets tackled into the cage by Usman. Usman maintains the clinch.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Usman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry White . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman tests White 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamaru Usman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barry White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Usman darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Usman is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usman down to the mat. Usman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usman lands a right hook to the body.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman scores with a nice strike.
Usman scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White takes one on the button.
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman connects with the punch.
Usman lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.

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

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

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!

Kamaru Usman wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ICC CN 6: Battle By The Beach
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bennett.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Usman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Usman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Usman with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Usman distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Usman postures up.
Usman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman connects with a couple of short punches.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett looking to control.
Usman lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bennett keeping full guard, as Usman tries to pass.
Usman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bennett has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Usman is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Usman.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T2#
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Usman in his half guard.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bennett tries to roll over but Usman keeps him under control.
Usman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Usman drops an elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Usman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bennett defend it? Usman steps over the head and cranks it - Bennett is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Usman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamaru Usman!

Event: ICC 8: Yoshioka v Maju 2
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lyubenov moves into the clinch.
Usman tries to pull guard but Lyubenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyubenov. #TD#
Usman gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Usman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Usman works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Usman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Usman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyubenov wants to control but Usman postures up.
Lyubenov is looking for a sweep.
Usman throws a strike aimed at the side of Lyubenov's head but Lyubenov avoids it well.
Lyubenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lyubenov is looking to reverse the position.
Usman lands a nice forearm strike.
Usman in side control, throwing shots but Lyubenov defends. #T1#
Usman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Usman looks up at the clock and then as Lyubenov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Usman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lyubenov tries to bench press Usman off him but Usman keeps the position. #SUB#
Usman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Usman 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.
Lyubenov dodges the ground and pound from Usman.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Usman crashes against the mat.
Usman tries to score with some ground and pound. Lyubenov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lyubenov looking for a sweep but Usman has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Usman trying to control but Lyubenov is having none of it.
Usman cracks Lyubenov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Usman working for a guillotine from mount but Lyubenov is in no mood to give up.
Usman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lyubenov tries to lock up and control but Usman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Usman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Usman misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lyubenov can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Lyubenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Usman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Lyubenov is out of range.
Lyubenov avoids the body shot from Usman.
Lyubenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Usman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Lyubenov has managed to clinch.
Usman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lyubenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyubenov is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Usman is working for takedown but Lyubenov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lyubenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyubenov lands with a left to the head.
Lyubenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Lyubenov pushes Usman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov cracks Usman with a nice body shot.
Lyubenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lyubenov is leaning against Usman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Lyubenov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Usman is rocked!
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Oh Usman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyubenov lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov. #KD2#
Lyubenov drops Usman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Usman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lyubenov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Usman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lyubenov is unloading with more strikes now! Usman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
Ivan Lyubenov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ICC 4
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Rackham digs a good body shot into Usman's ribs.
Rackham lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rackham enables Usman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rackham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Usman wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Usman content to stall in guard here.
Rackham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman 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.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman postures up in Rackham's guard and throws a big left but Rackham blocks it.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Usman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
No luck for Usman with that takedown attempt.
Usman is looking to chop away at Rackham's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Rackham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rackham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Usman misses.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rackham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Usman working the ground and pound but Rackham is defending the strikes.
Rackham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Usman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rackham, who protects the arm well.
Usman advances nicely into full mount.
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Usman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rackham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Usman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Usman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rackham is looking to escape.
Usman dominating with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usman looking to control but Rackham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Rackham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rackham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Usman.
Usman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman 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##TD2#
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rackham quickly recovers to half guard.
Usman throwing shots but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Usman not doing much here.
Rackham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Usman.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Usman controlling the action here.
Usman is looking to take a break and control but Rackham is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham is in trouble now - Usman has advanced to mount! #T1#
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Usman looking to finish with strikes here!
Usman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rackham's face.
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
Usman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Usman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Usman trying to control but Rackham is having none of it.
Usman lands a couple of good shots and Rackham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Usman struggling to land strikes to the head as Rackham covers up. #SUB2#
Usman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rackham is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman!

Event: ICC 1
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Usman throws a leg kick #KD#
and Mjolnir counters with a crisp one two that drops Usman! Mjolnir thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Usman to his feet! Usman is in big trouble!
Mjolnir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Usman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Usman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Usman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Usman stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Mjolnir gets caught napping as Usman dives in and scores a takedown. Mjolnir manages to retain guard.
Mjolnir wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Usman manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mjolnir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
Usman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Usman.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usman passes to full mount!
Mjolnir is trying to stand but he's just given Usman his back.
Mjolnir is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Usman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Usman is looking to take a break and control but Mjolnir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Usman 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. #SUB2#
Usman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mjolnir sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Mjolnir wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Usman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Usman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mjolnir is trying to defend but Usman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mjolnir scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Usman manages to mount him!
Mjolnir trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Usman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mjolnir takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Usman controlling from mount.
Usman lands a couple of good shots and Mjolnir has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Usman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kamaru Usman has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mjolnir is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Usman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Usman misses.
Mjolnir looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Usman thows a leg kick but Mjolnir checks it
and Mjolnir counters with a one-two to the body.
Mjolnir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Usman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mjolnir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Usman is in Mjolnir's guard.#ES#
Mjolnir has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Usman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mjolnir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Usman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Usman.
Usman throwing strikes from guard but Mjolnir blocks nicely.
Mjolnir keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman won't allow Mjolnir to get back to his feet. #T1#
Usman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Usman stands up and waves to Mjolnir to follow him. #TD2#
Usman scores with a takedown into Mjolnir's guard.
Mjolnir is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Usman dives into side control. #REVR#
Usman wants to control but Mjolnir is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mjolnir is trying to buck Usman off.
Usman slows the pace down. #SU2#
Usman stands up and beckons Mjolnir to his feet.
Usman misses with a few strikes there.
Usman closes the distance but Mjolnir moves to the side
and Mjolnir counters with a nice body shot.
Storm Mjolnir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamaru Usman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Usman moves in looking to clinch but Mjolnir pushes him off.
Mjolnir appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Storm Mjolnir.
I think Usman 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kamaru Usman!

Kamaru Usman wins by unanimous decision!

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