Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aztec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minister! But no joy.
Minister scores with a punch to the head.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Minister circles away.
Minister scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztec closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Minister counters with a nice right hand that sends Aztec toppling to the canvas! Aztec scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minister finish him?!#ROC2#Aztec is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minister cracks Aztec with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aztec tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Minister pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aztec is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Minister!
In his post fight interview, Death Minister started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BBFC 12
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Aztec does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne working Aztec over with knees to the body.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
Ozbourne digs a right hand into Aztec's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aztec's gas tank.
Ozbourne lands a left hand.
Ozbourne 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.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ozbourne - that landed with a thud.
Ozbourne lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Ozbourne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aztec.
Ozbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne takes a shot to the head.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne tries a knee to the head but Aztec blocks it.
Ozbourne tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec lands with a left to the head.
Ozbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ozbourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aztec clinches up with Ozbourne and pushes him back against the cage.
Ozbourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ozbourne misses with some punches.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Ozbourne. #T2#
Ozbourne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne is leaning against Aztec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozbourne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Ozbourne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztec lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Ozbourne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozbourne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aztec.
Aztec softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC#
Ozbourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aztec clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aztec. #BC#
Ozbourne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ozbourne rushes Aztec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne lands a right hand.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ozbourne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ozbourne scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Aztec rushes Ozbourne and presses him up against the cage.
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Ozbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aztecs head.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne lands a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztec has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozbourne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aztec can turn it around.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Aztec is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozbourne.
Aztec is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?
Ozbourne lands a left hand.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozbourne.
A short right from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozbourne lands a body shot.
Aztec looks winded!
Ozbourne lands a nice knee to the body.
Ozbourne lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Ozbourne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Ozbourne creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Aztec's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Aztec drops to his knees and Ozbourne pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Ozbourne!
Our winner, Ziggy Ozbourne, 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: BBFC 6: Leagatius Vs. Alcala
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Aztec has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec. #TD2#
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Law is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura but Aztec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
Aztec wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Law is working for a kimura but Aztec is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aztec defends it well. #T1#
Law prevents Aztec from standing back up.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aztec is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Law stops Aztec from getting back to his feet.
Aztec knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.#SUB2#
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Aztec defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Aztec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aztec defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Law lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aztec's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aztec has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Aztec manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Law keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Law gets tackled into the cage by Aztec. Aztec maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Aztec is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law blocking some punches. #T4#
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aztec.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law. #BC2#
Law breaks from the clinch.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aztec with a body shot.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztec pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aztec tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Aztec is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Aztec forces Law back against the cage and clinches.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aztec is keeping busy.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Aztec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Aztec takes the fight into the clinch.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Aztec shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aztec prevents the takedown attempt.
Aztec lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Law blocking some punches.
Law is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztec lands a nice uppercut.
Law can't get the takedown.
Chief Aztec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.#TD2#
Law jumps guard.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Aztec from standing up. #SUB2#
Law looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aztec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Aztec from standing up.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztec is one step ahead there.
Aztec wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at BLOODBATH Training Grounds inform us that Law has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aztec is looking to stand up but Law won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Aztec stands and steps away. Law gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Aztec tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aztec working aggressively here. #TD2#
Law jumps into guard, dragging Aztec to the mat.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aztec wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Aztec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aztec has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aztec passes into side control. #SU#
Aztec decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Aztec darts in and clinches Law up against the cage.#TD2#
Law has picked Aztec up - he's going for a ride! Law dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Aztec is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him #SUB2#
Law is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aztec is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Aztec defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztec is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
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 Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztec tries to clinch but Law moves away #TD2#
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.

Aztec pushes Law off and gets back to his feet.
Aztec looks to clinch #TD2#
so Law counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Law is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aztec wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aztec's head.
Law won't allow Aztec to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aztec dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Aztec from standing up. #SUB2#
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aztec defends it easily.#SUB2#
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aztec wants to stand and escape but instead Law has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aztec is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aztec is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Law has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aztec is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aztec has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Law goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aztec rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Law's guard! Nice work there by Aztec!
Aztec would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Law lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Aztec has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Law is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law is trying to pull guard but Aztec turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aztec is defending well.
Aztec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chief Aztec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chief Aztec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aztec up against the cage.
A short right from Law on the inside.

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 Chief Aztec.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aztec, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Aztec is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Aztec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aztec slips under a jab.#CL2#
Aztec clinches.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Aztec wants to clinch
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stardust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.#T1#
Aztec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Stardust misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Aztec forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Aztec has Stardust pressed against the cage, preventing Stardust from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aztec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.#CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away.
Stardust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aztec. #CL2#
Aztec rushes Stardust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Aztec saw that one coming.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Aztec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Aztec slips under a jab.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stardust thuds a left hand into Aztec's body.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aztec staying out of range there.
Aztec tries to clinch
and Aztec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stardust throws the left hand but Aztec avoids the punch easily.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stardust lands a nice shot to the body.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Stardust misses its target.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Aztec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Aztec's shoulder, as Aztec tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Aztec forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Aztec. Aztec maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Aztec gets a clinch.
Aztec working aggressively here. #T4#
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Aztec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aztec stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust moves away
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztec slips a straight right by Stardust.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Stardust finds it's target.
Stardust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Stardust back into the cage.#BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Aztec rushes Stardust and presses him up against the cage.
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Aztec's ribcage. Aztec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust 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##CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chief Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztec.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziggy Stardust is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target. #CL2#
Aztec forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust lands a jab to Aztec's midsection.
Chief Aztec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Aztec has Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
A jab from Stardust misses.
Aztec takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aztec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stardust throws a big counter combination but Aztec scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stardust lands a jab.
Aztec wants to clinch.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aztec can do to turn this around?
Aztec fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aztec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Aztec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stardust is leaning against Aztec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Aztec moved out of range.#T2#
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Aztec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stardust lands a body punch.
Stardust blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aztec fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aztec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust cracks Aztec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Aztec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stardust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust moves away
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Aztec looks to clinch
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Aztec tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
Aztec takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.#BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Aztec tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Aztec is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aztec slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Aztec saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a double jab.
Aztec wants to clinch.#T4#
Aztec slips under a jab from Stardust.
Aztec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Aztec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aztec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stardust cracks Aztec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aztec wants to clinch.
Stardust cracks Aztec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stardust throws a right and a left that Aztec avoids nicely.
Aztec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Aztec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aztec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aztec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stardust to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztec wants to clinch
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztec moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Aztec.#CL2#
Aztec moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Aztec's ribcage. Aztec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Aztec lands with a right to the head.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Stardust blocking some punches.
Aztec scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aztec is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Aztec tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aztec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Aztec has managed to clinch. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztec is just out of range.
Aztec tries to clinch
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aztec doesn't manage to clinch there - Stardust circles away.
Aztec tries to clinch up.
Aztec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aztec slips a jab from Stardust.#CL2#
Aztec drives through and clinches with Stardust against the cage. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust lands with a straight right. Aztec didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Aztec coming out on top.
No joy there for Stardust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aztec is looking to clinch.
Aztec wants to clinch.
Stardust swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec wants to clinch
and Stardust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aztec thinking. #T3#
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
Aztec darts in trying to clinch
and Stardust counters with a right hand to the body.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aztec's hands.
Aztec wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Stardust throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztec manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Aztec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Aztec clinches.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Stardust blocking some punches. #BC#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
Aztec tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Aztec tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Aztec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Stardust back into the cage.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Aztec has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stardust seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aztec can turn it around.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
A short uppercut from Aztec.
Chief Aztec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stardust, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ziggy Stardust waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Checkmate Championship 20
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Aztec misses.
Connor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aztec on the side of the head.
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Aztec circles away.
Aztec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
It seemed like Connor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Aztec rushes Connor and presses him up against the cage.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor scores with a shoulder strike.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aztec.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor misses with some punches.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aztec is defending well for now.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Connor blocks an uppercut.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aztec.
Aztec lands a nice uppercut.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands with a left to the head.
Connor lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor misses with some punches.
I was talking to Aztec's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztec scores with a shot to the side of Connor's head.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Aztec scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Aztec on the inside.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Aztec working aggressively here.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Aztec working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec lands with a light punch inside.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Connor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aztec seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Connor can turn it around.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor blocking some punches.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Aztec throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Connor. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Aztec.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Aztec.
Connor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aztec or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Connor looking to throw knees to the head but Aztec is blocking nicely.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor blocking some punches.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztec lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Connor working aggressively here.
Connor pushes Aztec back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Connor lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Aztec takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Connor cracks Aztec with a good jab.#CL#
Aztec clinches up with Connor and pushes him back against the cage.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chief Aztec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Connor.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aztec has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Aztec lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land. #T1#
Aztec blocking some punches.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connor.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Aztec avoids the damage to the body.
Connor with a knee to the head.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aztec.
Connor working aggressively here.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Connor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aztec.
Aztec scores with a shoulder strike.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Connor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Connor blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Connor.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor misses with the head strike. #T3#
Connor digs a right hand into Aztec's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aztec's gas tank.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor misses with some punches.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec pushes Connor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Connor lands a good knee to the midsection. Aztec won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor blocking some punches.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Connor misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor misses with some punches. #T4#
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
A short right from Connor.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor pushes Aztec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Connor lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Connor 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor with a hook.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Aztec pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec pushes Connor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aztec blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor presses Aztec against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Aztec.
Aztec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Aztec.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Aztec managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aztec.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor. #T2#
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands a right hand.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec lands with a left to the head.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aztecs head.
Connor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Aztec on the inside.
Connor lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Connor scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connor.
Connor lands a body shot.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor scores with a shot to the side of Aztec's head.
Connor lands an uppercut.#T3#
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Aztec is rocked!
Connor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Oh Aztec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor gets through Aztec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Connor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands a big right hand that drops Aztec! The killer instinct kicks in and Connor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Connor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor! Greg Connor retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Greg Connor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Checkmate Championship 18
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Aztec takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Connor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Aztec to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Connor punishes Aztec's body with a nice straight punch.
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
It looked like Aztec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aztec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Connor digs a good body shot into Aztec's ribs.
Aztec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Aztec counters with a crisp one two that drops Connor! Aztec thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Connor to his feet! Connor is in big trouble!#ROC#Connor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor throws a one two combo.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztec finish him?
Connor scores with a jab. Aztec acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aztec's hands.
Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
Connor tries to clinch #KD#
and Aztec counters with a crisp right hand that drops Connor! Aztec lets Connor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Connor connects with a nice looking jab.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Connor works Aztec's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aztec.
Aztec is looking to counter punch.
Connor lands with a nice body punch.
Connor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Connor looks to land a combination but Aztec avoids it well.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Connor.#T2#
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor scores with a three punch combo!
Aztec takes one to the chin there.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connor tests Aztec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aztec slips a jab from Connor.
Aztec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Aztec.
Aztec throwing a counter right hand but Connor manages to avoid it.#T3#
Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Connor clinches.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Aztec avoids the damage to the body.
Connor prevents Aztec from breaking the clinch.
Aztec is trying to push Connor away but Connor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aztec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor clobbers Aztec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztec misses the target.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Aztec is out of range.
Connor lands a jab.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Aztec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aztec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor cracks Aztec with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aztec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aztec's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aztec misses with a right hand
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor lunges at Aztec with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aztec's hand.
Nice jab there from Connor.
Aztec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Connor - just one landing. #ROC2#Aztec is rocked!
Aztec tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Aztec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Connor.
Aztec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztec is looking for a counter combo.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Aztec seems to have got his legs back now.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Aztec walks into a left hand. #T1#
Connor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aztec momentarily.
Connor cracks Aztec on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Aztec falls backwards against the cage. Connor follows up with more strikes that drop Aztec to his knees. Connor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Aztec! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor is the new lightweight champion!
Greg Connor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BFC 30: BFC Vs Checkmate 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#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.
Dudayev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudayev throws a looping overhand right but Aztec ducks down to avoid it.
Aztec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudayev lands a nice hook to Aztec's body. Aztec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudayev misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Aztec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aztec moves away.
Aztec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dudayev lands a body shot.
Dudayev lands a nice shot that snaps Aztec's head back.
A big left from Dudayev misses.
Aztec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dudayev misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Aztec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Dudayev.
Aztec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
A shot to the body from Dudayev misses
and Dudayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudayev missing with a left hand there. Aztec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudayev lands with a straight right. Aztec didn't see that one coming.
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!
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudayev misses with a hook to the body
and Aztec counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dudayev clobbers Aztec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Dudayev. Beautiful body shot.
Dudayev slips a straight right by Aztec.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the body.
Aztec needs to keep his hands up - Dudayev had a free shot at his head there.
Dudayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Aztec fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dudayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aztec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dudayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudayev throws a shot to the body.
Dudayev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dudayev connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aztec scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev 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#
Nice jab there from Dudayev.
Dudayev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dudayev connects with a single shot there.
Aztec moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dudayev throws the left hand but Aztec avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev.
Chief Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dudayev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dudayev throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec counters with a huge left! Dudayev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aztec isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dudayev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aztec!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You ask me ... what do I want to say? I only have this to say! To the current Welterweight Champion >>> Say My Name, Boy! Speak It Loudly! I'm your DADDY ;-)'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztec.
Aztec gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aztec wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blackburn darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aztec.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aztec.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Blackburn.#T2#
A combination from Aztec does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Aztec misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn swings for the body but Aztec moves out of range.
Aztec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztec lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Aztec.#T3##CL2#
Aztec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aztec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Aztec has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blackburn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Aztec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Aztec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.#T4#
Aztec throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands. #BC2#
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Aztec misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Aztec throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Aztec moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Blackburn darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Blackburn keeps control of Aztec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aztec's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Aztec working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztec tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Blackburn working aggressively here. #BC2#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Aztec throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn counters with a left to the body.
Aztec misses with a double jab.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec leaves Blackburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aztec throws a fast counter high kick but Blackburn manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Aztec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards. #T2#
Aztec is trying to break free.
Aztec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Aztec tries to break free but Blackburn pushes him back against the cage.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aztec can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztec, as that shot connected.
Aztec misses with a body shot
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Aztec circles away. #T3#
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Aztec.
Aztec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aztec moves away.
A little jabbing left from Aztec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aztec staying out of range there.
Chief Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aztec doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Aztec misses with a straight right.
Aztec throws a lazy uppercut
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Aztec. Those never looked like landing.
Blackburn takes a swing at Aztec's ribcage but misses.
Aztec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Aztec.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Aztec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn cracks Aztec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aztec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aztec misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Blackburn defending well as Aztec loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Aztec.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aztec at a distance.
Blackburn connects with the punch.
Aztec 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.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aztec misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
Aztec digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aztec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Aztec.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztec misses with a combination
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Aztec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackburn. #TD#
Blackburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blackburn stops Aztec from standing up. #T4##ES2#
Aztec kicks Blackburn off and gets to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Blackburn.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Aztec.
Aztec with a nice calf kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn clearly takes 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.#R4#
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aztec throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aztec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Aztec counters with a crisp one two that drops Blackburn! Aztec thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blackburn to his feet! Blackburn is in big trouble!#ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztec throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##CL#
Blackburn forces Aztec back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Aztec sprawls well.
Blackburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aztec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Aztec gets a clinch.
Aztec is trying to force a seperation but Blackburn has the dominant position.#T2#
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackburn keeps control of Aztec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Aztec wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Aztec blocks it.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Aztec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aztec tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Emiliano Blackburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Aztec in a clinch.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Aztec moves out of range. #T4#
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn slips a jab from Aztec.
Aztec throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aztec throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Aztec looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackburn misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
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.#R5##CL#
Blackburn forces Aztec back against the cage and clinches.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling him.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Aztec circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn with a poor takedown
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztec is just out of range.#T1#
Aztec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Blackburn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aztec tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackburn is in Aztec's guard.
Chief Aztec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn trying to control but Aztec is working from the bottom.
Blackburn landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Blackburn 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.#ES2#
Aztec uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chief Aztec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Blackburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aztec is fending him off so far but Blackburn persists. Nope, Aztec circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and Aztec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Blackburn back into the cage.#T3#
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Blackburn is leaning against Aztec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aztecs head.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aztec's efforts to push away.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Aztec breaks the clinch.
Aztec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztec blocks a jab.
As Blackburn backs off Aztec throws a huge counter combo but Blackburn manages to avoid it all.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Aztec.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Aztec.
Blackburn prevents Aztec from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Chief Aztec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Aztec knows he should have avoided that one.
Aztec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aztec scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackburn 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn retains his featherweight title!
Emiliano Blackburn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Aztec.
Aztec tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connor looks to clinch
and Aztec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor scores with the left hand. Aztec knows he should have avoided that one.
Aztec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aztec in his tracks.
A jab from Connor misses.
Aztec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aztec's hands.
Connor scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor tests Aztec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor misses with a hook. Aztec ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Aztec closes the distance and clinches.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aztec.
Connor working aggressively here. #T1#
Connor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aztec's face.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Connor is controlling him.
Connor working Aztec over with knees to the body.#BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aztec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor misses with a combination
and Aztec counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connor scores with a nice right hand.
Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aztec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aztec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor clobbers Aztec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connor throws a hook but Aztec blocks it.
It looked like Aztec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Aztec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Connor works the jab nicely.
Connor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aztec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor throws a one two combo.
Aztec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Connor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Connor. That snapped Aztec's head back.
Aztec slips under a jab.#T3#
Connor connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Connor rushes Aztec and presses him up against the cage.
Connor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Aztec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Connor is controlling him.
Connor has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Aztec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aztec is defending well for now.#BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aztec manages to avoid it.
Aztec circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Connor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Aztec counter with a right hand.
Aztec blocks a jab.
A big left from Connor misses.
It looked like Aztec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Connor.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aztec has time to react.
Connor lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztec circles away from the clinch attempt
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor connects with a crisp jab.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Aztec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Connor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Connor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztec tries to circle away but Connor has him pinned against the cage.
Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aztec avoids it.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Aztec avoids the damage to the body.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards. #BC#
Aztec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Connor is looking to clinch.
Aztec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Connor lands with a hook. Aztec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aztec misses with a hook. Connor ducked under it nicely.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Connor tries to clinch but Aztec is having none of it.
Connor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Aztec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aztec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Connor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Connor dips to his left and cracks Aztec with an uppercut!
Connor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Connor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aztec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connor cracks Aztec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greg Connor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aztecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor tries to clinch up.#CL#
Aztec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztec takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Aztec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Greg Connor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor wants to clinch but Aztec slips to the side
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aztec has knocked Connor down with a huge combo! Aztec steps away and waves a wobbly Connor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Connor is rocked!
Connor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aztec counters with a huge left! Connor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aztec isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Connor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aztec!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Aztec.#CL2#
Correia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztec wants to break free but Correia has control.
Correia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztec is trying to force a seperation but Correia has the dominant position.
Aztec can't break the clinch.
Correia trying to stall but Aztec improves his position.
Correia has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been hearing reports that Aztec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Correia jumps guard but Aztec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aztec can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Aztec is trying to break free.
Correia tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correia throws a lazy body kick
and Correia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Correia throws a series of strikes that have Aztec backpedaling.
Correia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Correia is rocked!
Correia misses with the body kick
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correia is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztec finish him?
Correia misses with an uppercut
and Aztec counters with a huge left! Correia is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aztec isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Correia from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aztec!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aztec misses.
Pravda tries to clinch up
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pravda lands a nice shot to the body.
Aztec slaps away a takedown attempt from Pravda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec is looking to counter punch.
Pravda scores with a body shot.
Pravda just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztec misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pravda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Pravda swings for the body but Aztec moves out of range.
Pravda wants to clinch
and Aztec counters with a straight right hand.
Pravda tries to close the distance and clinch but Aztec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pravda.
Pravda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pravda.
Volodymyr Pravda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pravda connects with a right hand. Aztec shakes it off.
Chief Aztec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Pravda - just one landing.
Pravda blocks a jab.
Pravda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Pravda darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pravda throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch.
Aztec on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pravda's corner calls for a 1-2. Pravda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aztec takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3##CL2#
Aztec tries to keep at a distance but Pravda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pravda misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Aztec has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pravda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aztec wants to break free but Pravda has control.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
Pravda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aztec avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chief Aztec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Pravda tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Pravda back against the cage. #BC#
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pravda.
Aztec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pravda doesn't seem bothered though.
Pravda throws a right hand that misses
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pravda closes the distance but Aztec moves to the side
and Aztec counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Pravda misses with a body shot
and Aztec counters with a big right hand! Oh Pravda is in trouble here! Aztec follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han with a poor takedown
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aztec as he avoids it easily.
Han shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Aztec counters with a crisp one two that drops Han! Aztec thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Han to his feet! Han is in big trouble!#ROC#Han is rocked!
Chief Aztec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yut Han.
Han misses with a takedown
and Aztec counters with a big right hand! Oh Han is in trouble here! Aztec follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Chief Aztec, 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: Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch throws an off balance right hand
and Aztec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aztec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Busch misses with an uppercut. Aztec saw that one coming.
Aztec throws a big counter combination but Busch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Busch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aztec ducks right into an uppercut from Busch.
Aztec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Busch throws a big shot that misses.
Simon Busch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aztec momentarily.
Busch scores with a jab to the head.
Busch misses with a jab to the body
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busch lands with a hook. Aztec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Busch throws a lazy uppercut
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Aztec connects with a stiff jab that staggers Busch - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aztec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Aztec instigates a clinch.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Villarreal.
Aztec avoids a wild elbow strike from Villarreal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villarreal.
Villarreal lands a shoulder strike.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Villarreal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec prevents Villarreal from breaking the clinch.
Aztec lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villarreal.
Aztec digs a right hand underneath Villarreal's ribcage. Villarreal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aztec lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Aztec tries to work over Villarreal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villarreal throws an elbow but it misses.
Villarreal lands with a light punch inside.
Villarreal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aztec lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Villarreal blocks a body shot from Aztec. #T1#
Aztec keeps control of Villarreal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Villarreal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aztec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Villarreal.
Aztec has Villarreal pressed against the cage, preventing Villarreal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villarreal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villarreal trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aztec.
Aztec keeps control of Villarreal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aztec has Villarreal up against the cage in a clinch.
Aztec gets through Villarreal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Aztec.
Villarreal looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Aztec scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aztec stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aztec lands a nice uppercut.
Aztec is leaning against Villarreal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aztec 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!
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Aztec.
A short right from Aztec on the inside. #T2#
Aztec lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aztec working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aztec lands a right hand.
Aztec works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aztec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aztec.
Villarreal has had enough of the clinch but Aztec keeps him there for the moment.
Aztec scores with a shoulder strike.
Aztec lands a shoulder strike.
Aztec lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aztec pushes Villarreal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Aztec lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Aztec.
Villarreal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aztec lands a shoulder strike.
Aztec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Villarreal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aztec lands a nice uppercut.
Aztec digs a right hand underneath Villarreal's ribcage. Villarreal let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Aztec lands with a light punch inside.
Aztec prevents Villarreal from breaking the clinch.
Aztec lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aztec.
Aztec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards. #ROC#
Villarreal is rocked!
Aztec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Villarreal is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztec finish him?#BC2#
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aztec instigates a clinch.
Villarreal seems to have recovered his senses.
Aztec lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Villarreal working aggressively here.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aztec is keeping busy.
Aztec throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villarreals head. #KD#
Aztec drops Villarreal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Villarreal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Aztec throws a big uppercut that drops Villarreal! More strikes from Aztec and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Villarreal lies dazed against the cage as Aztec celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Chief Aztec 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: Checkmate The Crowning : RD#2
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Burnham misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Burnham backs off MacLeod throws a huge counter combo but Burnham manages to avoid it all.
Burnham lands a lovely overhand right.
Burnham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and Burnham counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks MacLeod out cold! What a finish! Burnham is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Burnham!
Adrian Burnham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Karlson takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Magnus V Karlson has been cut.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burnham enables Karlson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burnham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karlson wants to pass the guard but Burnham is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burnham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlson postures up in Burnham's guard and throws a big left but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham has control of Karlson's left arm, preventing Karlson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karlson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burnham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burnham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burnham! #REVB#
Karlson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is staying tight to Karlson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Karlson is trying to control Burnham's posture but Burnham avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burnham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karlson gets back to half guard.
Karlson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlson is trying to control the position but Burnham postures up. #T2##SUB#
Karlson looking for a guillotine here but Burnham defends easily.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Karlson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burnham is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Karlson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burnham uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Karlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burnham taking a breather here. #T3#
Karlson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burnham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Burnham 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.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Karlson is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karlson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlson trying to control the position.
Burnham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burnham stopping the sweep attempt from Karlson.#SUB#
Karlson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burnham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burnham won't allow Karlson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Karlson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Burnham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus V Karlson's cut.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karlson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karlson shoots in for a double leg but Burnham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Burnham tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus V Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnham but Burnham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burnham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Burnham misses.
Magnus V Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
Burnham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by Burnham.#T1##KD2#
Burnham feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karlson sprawling to the canvas! Karlson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnham finish him?! #ROC2#
Karlson is rocked!#CUT2#
Magnus V Karlson's cut is getting worse.
Adrian Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham cracks Karlson with a left hook right on the temple and Karlson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burnham lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Karlson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Burnham!
An out of breath Adrian Burnham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Jab from Burnham.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
Villarreal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Villarreal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Villarreal throws a hook to the side of Burnham's head but Burnham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnham throws a poor cross that misses
and Villarreal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Villarreal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burnham counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Burnham!
Adrian Burnham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Burnham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burnham avoids the body shot from Rodriguez Lopez Cortez.
Rodriguez Lopez Cortez dives in for a single leg takedown but Burnham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#KD#
Burnham lands a big uppercut and Rodriguez Lopez Cortez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodriguez Lopez Cortez looks OK. Burnham waves Rodriguez Lopez Cortez back to his feet!#ROC#
Rodriguez Lopez Cortez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Manny Rodriguez Lopez Cortez has been cut.
Burnham measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rodriguez Lopez Cortez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adrian Burnham!
A victorious Adrian Burnham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Burnham. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Burnham scores with the left hand. Jordan knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Craig Jordan has been cut.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Burnham checks it
enabling Burnham to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Burnham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnham lands a body punch.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burnham lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards. #ROC#
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnham finish him?
Burnham pushes Jordan against the cage. Burnham is working some dirty boxing. Burnham pushes off with a quick right hook! Jordan goes down! Jordan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burnham moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Burnham!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adrian Burnham thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GCF 3: Brown vs Euler
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Moraes has a takedown stuffed.
Burnham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moraes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moraes or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
Adrian Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Moraes.#KD#
Burnham drops Moraes with a beautiful combination! Moraes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burnham is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Moraes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Moraes has been cut.
Burnham stuffs the takedown.
Moraes is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnham finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Burnham knocks Moraes out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrian Burnham!
Adrian Burnham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Papa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burnham throws a shot to the body.
Adrian Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burnham scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Burnham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burnham manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Papa clinches.
Burnham is trying to break the clinch but Papa is controlling him.
Burnham lands with a left to the head.
Burnham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Papa up against the cage.
Burnham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burnham taking a breather.
Burnham works on Papa's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Papa can't get the takedown.
A short left from Burnham.
Burnham is trying to push Papa away but Papa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burnham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Burnham.
Burnham has had enough of the clinch but Papa keeps him there for the moment.
Papa missing with knees to the body.
Burnham lands a nice uppercut.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Papa backwards. #BC#
Papa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burnham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papa's hands.
Burnham connects with a single shot there.
Papa moves in looking to clinch but Burnham pushes him off.
Burnham sizes up Papa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burnham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Burnham scores with a punch to the head.
Papa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burnham lands the left hand.
Papa tries to move into range but Burnham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Papa is rocked!
Papa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Papa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham throws a monster overhand right that drops Papa! Burnham follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Burnham!

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