Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 11, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ran misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Ran gets caught napping as Vass dives in and scores a takedown. Ran manages to retain guard.
Ran is wriggling around but Vass manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Vass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vass's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Vass is taking a breather. Ran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Vass is working for a submission of some sort.
Vass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vass works his way into side control.
Vass working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ran is trying to escape the position but Vass is controlling the position.
It looks like Vass might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vass working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Vass moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Vass looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vass controlling the position easily from mount.
Ran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vass on the ground.#T4#
Vass looking to ground and pound but Ran is blocking nicely.
Vass controlling the pace for now.
Vass breaks from Ran's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ran is in a horrible position here. Vass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vass scoring with strikes but Ran is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vass gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vass misses with a hook
enabling Ran to counter with a crisp jab.
Ran looks to throw the jab but Vass is out of range.
And Vass tries to counter it with a takedown but Ran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ran connects with a body shot.
Vass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ran as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ran looks to land a right hand but Vass moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Ran.
Ran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Vass is rocked!#T1#
Vass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vass is still on wobbly legs! Can Ran finish him?
Ran lands a jab to Vass's midsection.
Vass leaves his chin hanging out and Ran seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vass crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ran Ran!
Ran Ran 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: G | 48
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Vass.
Vass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiloe. #CL#
Vass instigates a clinch.
Kiloe tries to break the clinch but Vass is controlling the position.
Vass tries to work over Kiloe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vass throws a head punch that misses.
Kiloe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vass can't find room to land a body shot as Kiloe controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Vass has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiloe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vass fails to land.
Vass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiloe's elbow. #T1#
Vass stalling.
Vass stalling.
Kiloe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vass tries to work over Kiloe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kiloe.
Vass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiloe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vass tries a body shot but Kiloe blocks it.
Vass lands a right hand.
Vass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiloe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Vass wants the takedown. Kiloe is fighting it off but Vass persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kiloe's guard against the cage.#T2#
Kiloe is trying to control the position but Vass postures up.
Vass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiloe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vass won't allow Kiloe to sweep him here.
Vass stands and throws Kiloe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vass scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kiloe to see if he's OK.
Vass taking a break here but Kiloe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vass is looking to stall here but Kiloe recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vass advances position into side control!#T3#
Vass throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vass 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.
Vass takes a little break here. Kiloe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vass is trying to ground and pound but Kiloe uses the momentary lack of control by Vass to regain half guard.
Vass working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vass is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kiloe reverses the position - he's now on top in Vass's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiloe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Vass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vass controls Kiloe momentarily but Kiloe frees himself.
Vass wants to sweep but no luck.
Vass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kiloe controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiloe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vass misses the body punch
and Kiloe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Kiloe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
Kiloe throws a series of strikes that have Vass backpedaling. #ROC2#Vass is rocked!
Kiloe fakes the body blow, causing Vass to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vass goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Kiloe!
A pretty intense looking Pete Kiloe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: G | 44
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam slips a jab from Vass.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vass tries to get set, Adam tries to push him back and clinch up but Vass manages to avoid the attempt.
Vass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vass wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Adam.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Vass is out of range.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Lemmy Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam swings for the body but Vass moves out of range.
It seemed like Vass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vass feints a jab promting Adam to slip. Vass then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adam slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vass misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Adam misses #CL2#
and Vass moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vass throws a head punch that misses.
Vass throws a head punch that misses.
Adam wants to take the fight to the mat but Vass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Adam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vass lands a body shot.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Vass.
Adam lands with a left to the head.
Adam misses with a punch on the inside.
Vass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Vass dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vass can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Vass just leaning against Adam, taking a breather. #T2##BC#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Vass. Those never looked like landing.
Vass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vass is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vass drops his hands momentarily and Adam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vass looks to land a combination but Adam avoids it well.
Adam throws a series of punches but Vass moves out of range.
Vass tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
Vass misses with a hook.
Vass misses with a double jab
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vass counters with a straight right hand.
Adam wants to clinch.
Adam is looking to clinch but Vass is avoiding it.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##TD#
Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vass manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vass has Adam pulled in close to control his posture.
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adam's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Adam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vass escapes and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vass moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vass advances to mount.
Adam really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Vass controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam has given up his back here.
Adam is in bad spot here.
What can Adam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vass controlling well, preventing Adam from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass 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#
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vass tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Vass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Vass to work.
Vass blocks an elbow strike from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass stalling in the clinch.
Adam swings wildly with an uppercut but Vass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vass prevents Adam from breaking the clinch.
Vass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adam or not. #T1##TD#
Adam pulls guard effortlessly.
Adam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vass controls the pace.#SUB#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vass advances to half guard.
Vass is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Vass uses his free foot to push down on Adam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adam. #SU2#
Vass stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vass lands a jab to the head. #T2##CL#
Adam darts in and clinches Vass up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vass 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.
Vass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam trying to land knees to the body.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adam blocking some punches.
Vass tries to work over Adam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vass.
Adam working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vass pushes Adam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Vass controls the action.
Vass keeps control of Adam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Vass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Vass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Massi Vass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Vass is leaning against Adam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vass tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Vass stalling in the clinch.
Adam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Vass leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vass gets through Adam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vass lands with a light punch inside.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vass's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vass.
Adam misses with a punch on the inside.
Adam cracks Vass with a nice body shot.#TD#
Adam decides to pull guard.
Vass seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Adam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vass has passed into half guard!
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Vass passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vass advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adam is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Adam throws a series of punches but Vass avoids them all with ease.
Adam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vass misses with an uppercut.
Vass stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Vass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vass 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.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vass wants to land a leg kick but Adam is out of range. #T1#
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vass. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vass looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Vass takes one to the side of the head.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Vass checks the leg kick.
Vass connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Adam.
Vass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adam finds it's way round the side to connect with Vass's head.
Adam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Vass. Those never looked like landing.
Vass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vass throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Adam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adam scores with a jab. Vass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam throws a low kick but Vass moves out of range easily.
Vass ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adam duly obliges.
Vass slips under a jab from Adam.
Vass avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Vass moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Vass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adam can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam can't break the clinch.
Vass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Vass works on Adam's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vass has Adam pushed against the cage.
Vass dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vass receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Vass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Vass counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Vass pushes Adam up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Vass takes a shot to the head.
Vass lands with a short shot to the head.
Adam is trying to push Vass away but Vass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Adam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adam prevents a body shot from Vass.
Adam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vass is keeping busy.
Adam being controlled against the cage.
Lemmy Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vass stalling the fight.
Adam misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vass is defending well.
Vass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Adam working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Massi Vass.
I've got Vass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
A very excited looking Massi Vass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Island Brawls 30
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass punishes Marchant's body with a nice straight punch.
Vass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Vass rushes Marchant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchant can't find room to land a body shot as Vass controls the action.
Good body shot from Vass.
Marchant wants to break free but Vass has control.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marchant has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vass.
Vass lands with a light punch inside.
Marchant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vass's elbow.
Marchant blocks an uppercut.
Marchant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Marchant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Vass.
Vass is looking to control Marchant's arms but Marchant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vass has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Marchant jumps guard and drags Vass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vass preventing the sweep.
Marchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Marchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marchant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vass puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vass is taking a breather. Marchant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchant tries to roll over but Vass keeps him under control.
Marchant keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marchant has a hand on Vass's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vass takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vass is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Marchant is looking to improve his position but Vass isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Vass mounts Marchant! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marchant is looking to escape.
Marchant tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchant wants to control but Vass is having none of it.
Vass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marchant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marchant is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchant tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vass swings for the body but Marchant moves out of range.
A lazy left from Vass finds it's target.
Marchant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchant can do to turn this around?
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marchant shoots for a double leg takedown but Vass sprawls well. He's pushed Marchant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vass throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Marchant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marchant is trying to control. Vass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marchant works his way into full mount!
Vass wants to control but Marchant is having none of it.
Marchant trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB2#
Marchant has control of Vass's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vass regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marchant fails to move to back control.
Marchant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yves Marchant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Marchant goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vass turns into him and now he's in Marchant's guard.
Marchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Vass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vass wants to stand up but Marchant is controlling the position. #T3#
Marchant gets full guard.
Vass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchant is keeping the position for now.
Vass won't allow Marchant to sweep him here.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vass manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Vass wants to sweep here but Marchant controlling him for the moment.
Vass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marchant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vass manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marchant has Vass in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Massi Vass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Vass throws a body shot but no joy.
Marchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vass is looking to wear down Marchant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vass throws a right and a left that Marchant avoids nicely.
Marchant with the counter takedown but Vass avoids it easily.
Marchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Vass. #TD2#
Marchant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marchant is pressing down on Vass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vass is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vass.
Vass trying to keep a closed guard but Marchant is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Marchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchant postures up.
Marchant trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vass manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vass sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Marchant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vass is aware though and is defending well.
Marchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Marchant, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchant trying to control the position.
Vass is looking to stand up but Marchant won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Vass wants to pass the guard but Marchant is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marchant misses with a straight right.
Vass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vass.#T3#
Marchant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marchant somewhat.
Vass misses with an uppercut.
Marchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vass tries a head kick but it misses.
Vass scores with a hook.
Marchant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vass loads up on a big right hand but Marchant slips the punch.
Vass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marchant in his tracks.
Massi Vass is winning the standup battle so far.
Marchant closes the distance and clinches up with Vass, looking for a takedown. Marchant pushes Vass against the cage but Vass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Vass throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Vass.
Vass throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Yves Marchant has been cut.
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!
Vass lands with a nice body punch.
Vass looks to score with a jab to the body but Marchant is just out of range.
Vass throws out a loose jab but Marchant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vass jabs at Marchant's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vass throws a hook but Marchant blocks it.
Marchant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant dives in and grabs Vass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vass pushes down on Marchant's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Vass throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Marchant counters with a single leg into guard. Vass didn't expect that.
Marchant pushing down on Vass's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Marchant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchant.
Vass holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vass sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Marchant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vass is just riding it out for now. Marchant eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Vass wants to get back to full guard.
Marchant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marchant trying to control the action but Vass is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Marchant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Marchant is looking for a kimura here.
Vass gets full guard.
Marchant being controlled here momentarily.
Vass is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Marchant keeps the fight on the outside.
Marchant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vass.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marchant! But no joy.
Vass misses with a looping left.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marchant moves away.
Vass misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Marchant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vass won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Marchant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marchant advances to full mount. #T4#
Vass manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Marchant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchant.
Marchant trying to mount his opponent but Vass defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Marchant dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Marchant slips under a jab.
Marchant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vass jabs at Marchant's body.
Marchant dives in and grabs Vass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vass pushes down on Marchant's head and hops out.
Marchant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Vass.
Vass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marchant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass connects with a crisp jab.
Vass connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchant.#T1#
Marchant misses with a takedown
and Vass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Vass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marchant.
Marchant shoots and misses
and Vass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vass misses with a wild combination.
Marchant ducks right into an uppercut from Vass.
Marchant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchant was well out of range. Poor timing from Vass.#T2#
Marchant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
Sloppy strikes from Vass. Those never looked like landing.
Marchant goes for a double leg but Vass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vass continues to drive forward.
Vass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Vass.
Marchant defending well as Vass loads up on a big left hand.
Marchant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vass.
Vass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vass slips under a jab from Marchant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchant misses with a straight left.
Vass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marchant.#T3#
Vass scores with a head kick.
Vass throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Marchant counters with a single leg into guard. Vass didn't expect that.
Marchant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vass's guard.
Marchant wants to pass to mount but Vass is defending the position. #SUB2#
Marchant is looking for a kimura but Vass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marchant to get the leverage.
Marchant is pressing down on Vass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vass is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Marchant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Vass tries to get to full guard but Marchant has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marchant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Marchant seems to be working for a kimura but Vass defends the submission attempt.
Vass is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massi Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vass 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: Island Brawls 23
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor with a poor takedown
and Vass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vass cracks Victor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Victor shoots in and drives through. Vass sprawls well.
Victor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Victor walks into a straight right hand from Vass.
Vass sizes up Victor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Victor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Victor forces Vass back against the cage and clinches.
Vass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Vass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Victor up against the cage.#TD2#
Victor gets control of Vass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Victor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Victor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prosper Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB2#
Victor working for a triangle but Vass defends it easily.
Victor looking to control. #SUB2#
Victor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vass wants to stand but Victor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vass is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Sparring that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Victor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Victor working for submissions but it's allowed Vass to get to half guard.
Vass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vass passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Victor! #T2#
Vass avoids the attempt from Victor to control.#SU#
Vass stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Victor throws a nice looking combination but Vass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Victor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Victor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vass defends it well.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
Vass wants to clinch.#T3#
Victor ducks under a wild hook from Vass.
Vass swings for the body but Victor moves out of range.
And Victor tries to counter it with a takedown but Vass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vass misses with a wild combination.
Vass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victor.
Vass digs a good hook to Victor's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vass. Victor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Vass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass. #T4#
Victor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor defending well as Vass loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Victor - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Victor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Vass sneaks out the side door and pushes Victor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Victor has time to react.
Vass misses with an uppercut. Victor saw that one coming.
Vass takes a swing at Victor's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Vass. That snapped Victor's head back.
Vass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victor can do to turn this around?
Victor throws a hook but Vass blocks it.
Vass connects with a body shot.#CL#
Vass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Vass lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Victor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Vass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Vass tries to throw a body punch but Victor avoids it by throwing Vass back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vass smiles and moves away.
Vass scores with a jab.
Caio Victor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Victor blocks a jab.
Vass throws a right hand that Victor ducks under and follows up with a left that Victor also avoids with ease.
Victor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vass counters with a right hand to the body.
Massi Vass is winning the standup battle so far.
Vass moves in looking to clinch but Victor pushes him off.
Victor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vass.
Vass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor with the counter takedown but Vass avoids it easily.
Victor staying out of range there.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Victor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vass trying to keep a closed guard but Victor is proving a slippery customer.
Vass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vass keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Victor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vass has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Victor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vass stays in close to Victor's body and controls the position. #T3#
Victor wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vass defends well.#SU#
Vass stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Victor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vass throwing a counter right hand but Victor manages to avoid it.#CL#
Vass pushes Victor up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vass stops a takedown attempt from Victor.
Vass lands a hook that snaps the head of Victor backwards.
Vass is working Victor over against the cage.
Vass stalling against the cage.
Victor takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Vass lands with a left to the head.
Vass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Victor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Victor or not. #TD2#
Victor pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Victor's guard.
Massi Vass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vass content to stall in guard here.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Victor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vass is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Victor misses with a low kick.
Victor ducks under a wild hook from Vass.
Victor takes one on the button.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Vass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Vass misses.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass circles away easily
and Vass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vass as he avoids it easily.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.#TD2#
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Victor swings around for an armbar but Vass sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Victor's guard.#T1#
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom. #SU#
Vass stands up from Victor's guard - Vass perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vass avoids it really well and circles away.
Victor dodges the punch combination from Vass.
Victor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2##TD2#
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Victor trying to control the action but Vass is working from the bottom.
Vass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Victor's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Victor is working for an americana but Vass has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Victor was thinking about the submission.
Vass wants to sweep here but Victor controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Vass keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Victor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Victor is looking to advance position but Vass has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Victor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Victor is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Vass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Victor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vass pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Victor tries to roll over but Vass keeps him under control.
Victor manages to get to full guard. #SU#
Vass gets to his feet. Victor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vass lands with a slapping head kick.
Vass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Vass lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Victor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vass to the ground. Victor is now in Vass's guard.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vass swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Victor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vass dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vass looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Vass wants to pass the guard but Victor is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Victor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Victor has a closed guard, preventing Vass from standing up.
Vass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Vass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Victor ducks under a wild hook from Vass.
A slow jab from Vass misses its intended target.
Victor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Victor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vass tries to counter by clinching up but Victor breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Victor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Vass prevents Victor from improving position.
Victor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Victor controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Victor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vass turns into him and now he's in Victor's guard.
Vass looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Victor is looking for a triangle here but Vass uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Victor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vass's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Victor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Victor actively working from the bottom here.
Victor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vass is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Victor looking for subs from the bottom but Vass mounts him!#SU#
Vass is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass had his way with Caio Victor in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Donk. Vass catches Victor right on the button with a cross.
Vass scores with a head kick. Victor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Victor shoots for a takedown but Vass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Victor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vass is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Victor is trying to get an arm triangle but Vass is defending well. #SUB2#
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Victor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Victor's guard! Nice work there by Vass! #SUB2#
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Vass is looking to stand up but Victor won't let him. #SUB2#
Victor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vass defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Victor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vass has managed to get both his arms back between Victor's legs - danger averted.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet.
Vass tries to stand but Victor is controlling from the bottom.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Vass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vass defends well.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Victor trying to keep a closed guard but Vass is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Victor is looking for a triangle but Vass pushes his legs off easily.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Victor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vass stacks Victor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vass!
Victor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Victor can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Vass decides to stand back up. Vass steps back and let's Victor get back to his feet.#TD2#
Victor gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Vass throws Victor to one side and escapes!
Massi Vass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victor shoots for a takedown but Vass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Victor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vass is trying to defend but Victor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Victor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vass regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massi Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
Massi Vass retains his featherweight title!
Massi Vass thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Island Brawls 18
Date: Jun 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass misses with a hook. Victor ducked under it nicely.
Vass lands a jab.
Victor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vass is fending him off so far but Victor persists. Nope, Vass circles away and we're back to standing.
Vass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Victor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Victor fails to land with a series of punches.
Vass throws a hook but Victor avoids it easily.
Vass just misses with a punch to the body.
Victor shoots and misses
and Vass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vass connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor avoids the body shot from Vass.
Victor misses with a two punch combination.
Victor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Victor has his takedown stuffed
and Vass counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice shot by Vass.
Victor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vass to counter with a crisp jab.
Victor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vass.
Vass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Victor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Vass lands.
Vass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Vass misses.
Vass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victor.
Vass swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Victor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vass tries to buck Victor off but Victor is having none of it.#SUB#
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vass struggling a bit here.
Victor is looking to take a break and control but Vass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vass's face as Victor controls the position.
Victor is looking to take a break and control but Vass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Victor off and has taken his back!#T3#
Victor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Victor tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.
Victor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Vass stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Caio Victor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victor looks for a takedown but Vass sprawls well.
Vass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Victor takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Victor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Vass has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Victor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vass just leaning against Victor, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vass is defending well.
Vass pushes Victor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vass lands a right hand.
Vass is stalling here.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass manages to get underhooks.
Vass tries to stall but Victor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Victor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Victor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vass controlling the action here for a moment.
Vass struggles to land a body shot inside as Victor controls his hands.
Vass gets underhooks to prevent Victor's takedown attempt.
Victor jumps guard but Vass stands there with Victor around his waist. Victor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Victor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Victor showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Vass kicks off Victor and gets to his feet.
Vass throws a head kick that misses.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vass sprawls and moves away.
Victor misses with a takedown
letting Vass counter with a right hand.
Victor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vass.
Vass scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Vass. No joy for Victor on that attempt.
Vass tries to counter with a clinch but Victor shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Victor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vass's guard.#ES2#
Vass has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Victor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Vass is leaning against Victor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Victor tries to pull guard but Vass forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Vass.
Victor can't get the takedown.
Victor is working for takedown but Vass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Vass manages to break the clinch.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt.
Massi Vass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Victor throws a sloppy head kick and Vass moves out of range easily.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt.
Vass lands a glancing blow to the side of Victor's head.#T2#
Victor throws a sloppy head kick
and Vass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor fails with the takedown.
Vass lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vass is fending him off so far but Victor persists. Nope, Vass circles away and we're back to standing.
Vass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vass blocks a head kick by Victor.
Vass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vass lands an overhand right.
Vass lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.
Vass is looking to slow Victor down with leg kicks.
Victor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vass is fending him off so far but Victor persists. Nope, Vass circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Vass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Victor with a poor takedown
and Vass counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Victor fails with a takedown attempt.
Vass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Victor with a body shot.
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Victor looking to score a takedown here. Vass is defending well but Victor drives through and ends up in Vass's guard.
Vass wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Vass is keeping the position.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vass is retaining full guard.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vass trying to control the position. #SUB#
Victor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vass! #REVB#
Vass is looking to take a break and control but Victor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Vass stands up and beckons Victor to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Victor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Victor manages to avoid it.
Vass swings for the body but Victor moves out of range.
Vass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vass. Victor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vass sprawls and moves away.
Vass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vass throws out a loose jab but Victor uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Victor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vass's guard.#ES2#
Vass pushes Victor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Vass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victor was well out of range. Poor timing from Vass.
Victor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Victor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Victor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Victor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vass keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass. #SUB#
Victor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vass is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Victor, into his guard. #REVB#
Victor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vass controls the pace.#T2##SU2#
Vass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Victor, up you get!
Vass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Victor.
Vass tries to counter by closing the distance.
Victor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victor walks into a left hand.
Vass stuffs the takedown.
Vass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vass tries a head kick but it misses.
Victor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Vass counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vass misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Victor goes for a double leg but Vass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vass continues to drive forward.
Vass scores with a hook to the body. Victor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Victor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
Victor tries to move into range but Vass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Victor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vass but Vass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Vass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Vass does no damage. #T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vass enables Victor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Vass pushes Victor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor fails with the takedown.
Caio Victor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vass tests Victor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vass misses with a body shot.
Victor tries to move into range but Vass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Victors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vass throws the left hand but Victor avoids the punch easily.
Vass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Vass cracks Victor with an open hand slap.
Vass throws a right hand that Victor ducks under and follows up with a left that Victor also avoids with ease.
Victor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vass scores with a jab. Victor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Victor throws out a loose jab but Vass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vass throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem.
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Vass. That snapped Victor's head back.
Vass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vass circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Victor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vass defends well and Victor ends up having to push Vass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Victor thows a leg kick but Vass checks it
and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Victor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Victor is pressing down on Vass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vass is holding on for now. #SUB#
Victor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vass desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Vass is trying to maintain the position but Victor is very close to passing his half guard.
Victor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Victor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vass is trying to control the position but Victor postures up.
Victor stopping the sweep attempt from Vass.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vass is trying to control the position but Victor postures up.
Vass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Victor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Victor wants to control from the top but Vass keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Victor throws a leg kick
enabling Vass to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Victor. #SUB#
Victor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vass is trying to control Victor's posture but Victor avoids it. #SUB#
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Victor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vass prevents Victor from moving into mount.
Massi Vass has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Victor is trying to get an arm triangle but Vass is defending well. #SUB#
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vass lands with a right hand.
Vass misses with a hook. Victor ducked under it nicely.
Victor avoids the body shot from Vass.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass circles away easily
and Vass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass thuds his right hand into Victor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Vass tries to sprawl but Victor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vass won't allow Victor to pass to mount. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a kimura but Vass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Victor to get the leverage. #T1#
Vass is not content to let Victor control the position.
Vass wants to get back to full guard.
Vass felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Victor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victor. #SUB#
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a kimura but Vass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Victor to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Victor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vass defends it well.
Victor wants to pass to mount but Vass is defending the position. #SUB#
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Victor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vass is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Victor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victor.
Vass is looking for a sweep. Victor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Victor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vass to the mat! Vass manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor won't allow Vass to sweep him here.
Victor postures up.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caio Victor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Victor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vass dives on top into guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Massi Vass.
Well Vass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
Massi Vass is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Island Brawls 14
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Vass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vass throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Vass is wise to it.
Vass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Vass shakes him off and moves away.
We've been told by Vass's head coaches at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vass throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Vass forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Vass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Vass does no damage. #T1#
Vass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Vass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
And Boy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Massi Vass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vass throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boy moves away from the strike by Vass.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Vass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vass misses with a straight left.
Vass throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Boy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boy. #BC#
Vass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Vass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vass throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Vass cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Vass.
Vass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Massi Vass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Boy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vass throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Vass.
Vass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vass lands a nice shot that snaps Boy's head back.
Vass looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Vass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vass throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Vass missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vass takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Boy feints the counter takedown.
Vass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy feints the counter takedown.
Vass misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
No joy there for Vass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vass backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vass lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Boy ducks right into an uppercut from Vass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass misses with a straight left.
Boy checks a leg kick.
Vass throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Vass finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
Vass takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Vass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vass throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vass sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vass avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Boy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vass swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy blocks a jab.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Vass shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Vass finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
Boy takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Vass lands with a straight right. Boy didn't see that one coming.
Vass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Vass is wise to it.
Vass is looking to score with low kicks.
Vass connects with an inside leg kick.
Vass misses with a few strikes there.
Vass backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Boy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boy checks a leg kick.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Vass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?#T2#
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Boy wants to counter with a clinch but Vass pushes him away.
Vass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Vass is wise to it.
Vass throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Vass sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vass avoids it this time.
Vass shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Vass to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy with the counter takedown but Vass avoids it easily.
Vass throws a low kick but Boy avoids it.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Vass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy slips under a jab from Vass.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Vass shakes him off and moves away.
Vass throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy moves out of range as Vass strikes.
Vass looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Massi Vass is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vass.
Vass connects with a leg kick.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vass misses the target.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Vass with a hook.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vass.
Boy wants to counter the offense by Vass and move into the clinch position.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vass throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
Vass backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Vass has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vass smiles and moves away.
Vass tries a head kick but it misses.
Vass sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vass avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massi Vass dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Vass misses #CL2#
and Boy counters by clinching up.
Vass misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vass on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Vass.
Boy fails to pull guard.
Vass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Vass controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Vass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vass lands a shoulder strike.
Vass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vass walks away with a smile on his face. Boy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vass.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Vass misses with a body shot.
Vass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Massi Vass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Vass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vass misses with a body shot.
Boy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vass.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Boy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Vass is retaining full guard. #T3#
Vass can't keep his opponent in guard - Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vass is trying to maintain the position but Boy is very close to passing his half guard.
Boy trying to control the action but Vass is working from the bottom.
Vass tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vass is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Vass is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massi Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vass, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!

Event: Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Vass misses.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vass throws a combination that misses
and Johansson counters with an inside leg kick.
Vass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johansson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johansson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johansson lands a front kick.
Vass misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Vass wants to slow Johansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson 's sensitive parts.
Johansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vass swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Vass misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Vass moves into the clinch.#T1#
Vass stalls.
Vass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vass is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vass has Johansson pressed against the cage.
Vass throws a head punch that misses.
Vass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Vass fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Vass is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Vass decides to pull guard.
Vass controlling Johansson 's posture.
Vass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johansson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johansson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Vass slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vass controlling the action here.
Vass looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Vass is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johansson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massi Vass!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Vass just misses with a punch to the body.
Vass scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Massi Vass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vass.
Vass scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Vass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vass lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Vass lands a nice looking body kick.
Vass throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vass shoots in but no luck this time.
Vass wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range. #KD#
Rodriguez lands a big head kick that sends Vass tumbling to the mat! Rodriguez takes a step backwards and waves Vass back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Vass is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Massi Vass has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vass is looking to close the distance but Rodriguez sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vass crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vass is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Elias Rodriguez!

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