Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Side keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Side is looking for the big counter here.
Side walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Side throws out a powerful jab.
Side swinging wildly here.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Side ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Side throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Side's knee but Side avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy loses concentration momentarily and Side pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Murphy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Side finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1##TD#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Side is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side prevents Shaw from improving position. #T1#
Side tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Side wants to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount.
Side is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaw takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Side showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Side is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Shaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Side defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Shaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Side knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Side for a finish.
Side really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Shaw patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shaw controlling well, preventing Side from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Side prevents Shaw from getting a body triangle.
Side is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaw off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shaw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Side preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaw. #SUB#
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Side trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Shaw is hanging on to Side's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Shaw working for a choke but Side is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Side's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Shaw is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Side staying busy and making it hard for Shaw to control. #T6##SUB#
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Side can't escape the position.
Shaw not allowing Side to control his hands.
Side tries to break free. #T7##SUB#
Shaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Side knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Side for a finish. #SUB#
Side showing good submission defense here.
Side tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Side is trying to escape the mount but Shaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Side's back. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Shaw has got his arm under Side's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Side has spun round into Shaw's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Side.
Side with a flurry of punches that miss.
Side looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Side is keeping the position.
Side is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up. #T9#
Side has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
Side keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Side throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Side appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Side sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Side counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Side uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
As Shaw backs off Side throws a huge counter combo but Shaw manages to avoid it all.
Side has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shaw is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Side has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaw.
Side scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Shaw has been cut.
Side stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Side's front leg but catches the back leg as Side tries to avoid it.
Side will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses the body punch
and Side counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Side is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Side releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Side grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shaw takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Side cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!

Event: STRIKE! 15
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Side blocks a jab.
Cao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tang Cao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cao connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Cao throws a big shot that misses.
Side keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cao .
Side avoids the head kick by Cao .
Side looks to land a left hand but Cao moved out of range nicely.
Cao jabs at Side's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Side has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Side and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Side swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Side wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cao throws a looping overhand right but Side ducks down to avoid it.
Side checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Side with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cao looks winded!
Side feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cao s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Side looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Tang Cao has been cut.
Cao misses with a low kick.
Side swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Side.
A quick step to the side and Side tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cao drops his guard momentarily, allowing Side to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Cao ! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Side takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iron Side!

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Side throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Durling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Durling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durling lands in his opponent's guard.
Side trying to control the position.
Side working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durling.
Durling postures up in Side's guard and throws a big left but Side blocks it.
Side is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Durling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Durling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Side is keeping the position for now.
Durling wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Durling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durling.
A shot to the body from Durling misses
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durling thinking.
Side avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Durling misses
and Side counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling misses with a straight right. #T2#
Durling throws a jab when Side was well out of range.
Side takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Durling drives through with a takedown into Side's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Side has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Durling trying to control but Side is working from the bottom.
Durling forces his way into half guard.
Side makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Side.
Durling wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving. #T3#
Side controls Durling momentarily but Durling frees himself.
Durling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side controlling Durling's posture.
Durling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durling trying to control but Side is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Side can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durling controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durling misses with a straight right.
Side gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Side throws a series of punches but Durling moves out of range.
Durling lands a really nice looking cross but Side seems unphased.
Durling slips under a jab from Side.
Durling misses with a right hand
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durling thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Side takes a swing at Durling's ribcage but misses.
Side looks to score with a jab to the body but Durling is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durling looks to throw the jab but Side is out of range.
Side uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durling.
It looked like Side was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Side digs a good body shot into Durling's ribs.
Side throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durling! But no joy.
Durling staying out of range there.
Durling throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
Durling lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Durling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ROC2#Side is rocked!
Side being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Side is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durling arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Side's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Iron Side spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Side moved out of range nicely.
McCain takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Side drops McCain with a nice combination! Side dives into McCain 's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Lucas McCain has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Side throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
Side slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCain tries to escape but Side is in control. #SUB2#
Side looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCain is not content to let Side control the position. #T1#
Side has knee on belly momentarily but McCain bucks him off and regains half guard.
Side wants to free his trapped foot but McCain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
McCain makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Side throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain .
Side throws a right and a left that McCain avoids nicely.
Side looks to land a left hand but McCain moved out of range nicely.
McCain misses with a right hand
letting Side counter with a right hand.
McCain misses with a hook
and Side counters with a nice body shot.
Side catches McCain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCain moves in looking to clinch but Side pushes him off.
Side has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Side! But no joy.
Side throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McCain 's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Side dives in looking to finish as McCain flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Side's strikes! Side is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McCain 's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McCain was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side!

Event: DMMA 260 Kwong vs Dreth
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Side.
Kapula throws a counter combo.
Kapula just misses with a punch to the body.
Side throwing a counter right hand but Kapula manages to avoid it.
Kapula is looking to land body kicks.
Kapula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Side.
Side throws a shot from downtown. Kapula moves away and avoids it.
Kapula throws a jab but it's blocked by Side.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Kapula takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Tris Kapula has been cut.
Kapula throws a lazy uppercut
and Side 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.
Kapula misses with a straight left.
Side's corner calls for a 1-2. Side obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kapula works the jab nicely.
Side throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kapula counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kapula swings widly with a right hand
and Side counters with a straight right hand.
Kapula throws an off balance right hand
and Side counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kapula falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iron Side!
Tris Kapula was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager is for sure sacking me…'.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Kogos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Side counters with a straight right hand.
Kogos with a nice cross.
Kogos misses with a body punch
and Side counters with a right hand to the body.
Kogos swings for the body but Side moves out of range.
Kogos jabs Side to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kogos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kogos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kogos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kogos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Side swinging wildly here.
Side scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Side is just out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogos. Side does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Side is just out of range.
Jab from Kogos.
Side misses the shot to the body.
Side scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#KD#
Side cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Side has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kogos to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Side ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Kogos lands a body shot.
Side misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogos.
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Side throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kogos cracks Side with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paulo Kogos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side looks to land a right hand but Kogos moved out of range.
Kogos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kogos throws a series of punches but Side avoids them all with ease.
Side avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Side defending well as Kogos loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Side was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kogos lands a nice hook to Side's body. Side takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kogos. That snapped Side's head back. #ROC2#Side is rocked!
Kogos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Side off his feet! Side tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Iron Side had this to say: 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Kaafjord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Side throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Side tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaafjord was well out of range. Poor timing from Side.
Kaafjord attempts a counter takedown but Side avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Kaafjord drives through and clinches with Side against the cage.
Kaafjord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Side working hard to break the clinch.
Side tries to throw a body punch but Kaafjord avoids it by throwing Side back against the cage.
Side has a couple of punches blocked by Kaafjord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord struggles to land a body shot inside as Side controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaafjord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Side is trying to break free.
Side tries to work over Kaafjord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaafjord has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Side avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Kaafjord misses with some punches.
Kaafjord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Side lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaafjord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Side has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaafjord seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Side can turn it around.
Kaafjord lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Kaafjord manages to break the clinch.
Side scores with a nice strike.
Kaafjord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Side looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaafjord tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Side swivels and escapes.
Side swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Side catches Kaafjord right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Side falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaafjord scores with a counter punch that sends Side to the canvas! Kaafjord smells blood - he's punishing Side with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Side has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord retains his heavyweight title!
Tungsten Kaafjord decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
A nice combination there by Side. #CUT2#It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
Super Salajudin Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Side scores with a hook.
Salajudin Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Side counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Side misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Side throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salajudin Ii misses with a looping left.
Salajudin Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii lands a head shot.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Side lands a nice shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Side counter with a right hand. #T1#
Salajudin Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Side's head.
Side getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salajudin Ii tries to bum rush Side with a series of wild strikes but Side uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salajudin Ii throws the left hand but Side avoids the punch easily.
Salajudin Ii stuns Side with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salajudin Ii misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Side counters with a nice right hand that sends Salajudin Ii toppling to the canvas! Salajudin Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Side finish him?!#ROC2#Salajudin Ii is rocked!
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Side counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Salajudin Ii to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Side!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iron Side!

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Side shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Side ducks straight into an uppercut from Scott and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Side manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT2#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Side escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving. #T1#
Side keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Side managing to control the position.
Side looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Side swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Side is trying to keep Scott in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Side softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Side turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Side uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
A short right from Scott on the inside. #ROC2#Side is rocked!
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Oh Side is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Scott manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Side is posturing up here but Scott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Side tries to roll out but it's too tight and Side has to tap! Slick submission there by Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Nice combo by Salajudin Ii! Oh, that's hurt him - Side falls to the canvas and Salajudin Ii follows him into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Salajudin Ii is putting a hurting on Side here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Side is rocked!#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Side is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salajudin Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura but Side is defending well.
Side is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Side has escaped the position, nice work there.
Side tries to buck Salajudin Ii off but Salajudin Ii is having none of it.
Salajudin Ii cracks Side with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salajudin Ii immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Side is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salajudin Ii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
Our winner, Super Salajudin Ii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Iron Side had this to say: 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Side misses the shot to the body.
Side lands a right hook to the body.
Side smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Side. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Side dips to his left and cracks Kogos with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Side misses its intended target.
Kogos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side throws a big shot that misses.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogos.#T1#
Side lands with an overhand left.
Kogos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Side scores with a sloppy right hand. Kogos should have avoided that one.
Iron Side seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Side drops his hands momentarily and Kogos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Side is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kogos.
A little feinted left hand from Kogos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Side - just one landing. #T2#
Side looks to land a combination but Kogos avoids it well.
Side throws a body punch but Kogos moves out of range.
Side moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Side thuds a left hand into Kogos's body.
Side with a poor takedown
and Kogos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Side! Kogos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side!

Event: Nfld FN 34
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a takedown
letting Side counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord shoots in for a double leg but Side sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iron Side has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tungsten Kaafjord.
Kaafjord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side slips a jab and a cross from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tungsten Kaafjord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Side swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaafjord throws a push kick but Side slaps the foot to one side.
Kaafjord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Side throws a looping overhand right but Kaafjord ducks down to avoid it.
Kaafjord shoots in for a takedown but Side shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaafjord. Side shrugs it off though.
Side scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Tungsten Kaafjord's cut even more.
Kaafjord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
A telegraphed right hand from Side misses the target.
Side misses with a double jab. #T2#
Side lands a nice shot that snaps Kaafjord's head back.
Side throws a big shot that misses.
Kaafjord misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Side throwing a counter right hand but Kaafjord manages to avoid it.
Kaafjord goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Side throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaafjord scores with a hook.#ROC2#Side is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaafjord!
Oh Side is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Side is breathing heavily.
Kaafjord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Side doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaafjord keeps Side at a distance using the push kick.
Side is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick by Kaafjord - that's a beauty! Side is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kaafjord can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Alyoshin swings for the body but Side moves out of range.
Side throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Side.#CL#
Alyoshin pushes Side up against the cage in a clinch.
Alyoshin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Side's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Alyoshin.
Side tries to break free but Alyoshin pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alyoshin fails to land.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Side.
Side working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Side makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alyoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Side lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
Alyoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Side.
A right hook to the body lands for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Side blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Side escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Side keeps the fight on the outside.
As Alyoshin backs off Side throws a huge counter combo but Alyoshin manages to avoid it all.
Alyoshin takes a swing at Side's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Alyoshin.
Side throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alyoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Side throws out the jab.
Alyoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Side was well out of range. Poor timing from Alyoshin.#T2#
Side just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the side of Side's head but Side sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Side throws a series of strikes that have Alyoshin backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Side works Alyoshin's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Alyoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alyoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant Alyoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Side.
Alyoshin misses with a low kick as Side jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Side! But no joy.#T3#
Alyoshin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Alyoshin instigates a clinch.
Side has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alyoshin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Side can turn it around.
Side jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alyoshin walks away with a smile on his face. Side gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Side misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Alyoshin lands but Side takes it in his stride. #ROC#Side is rocked!
Side just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin throws a big counter combination but Side scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Side is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin thuds a left hand into Side's body.
Alyoshin is looking to wear down Side with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Side looks winded!
Side tries to get into range but Alyoshin steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Side! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alyoshin scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin retains his heavyweight title!
Grant Alyoshin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Iron Side had this to say: 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Bloode misses with a straight right.
Side throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Side blocks it well.
Bloode avoids the body shot from Side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Side does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Side.
Side thuds a left hand into Bloode's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a predictable looking body shot
and Side connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Side.
Bloode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bloode blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bloode misses.
Bloode does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bloode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloode! But no joy.
Side misses with a right hand
and Bloode counters with a leg kick.
Bloode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloode misses the body punch
and Side counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Side wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Side tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Side throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Bloode connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Side.
Side scores with a punch to the head.
Side scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Side slips under a jab.
Side throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bloode finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Side throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bloode lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Bloode misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloode thinking.
Bloode misses with a looping left.
Bloode moves away from the strike by Side.
Side ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side throws an off balance right hand
and Bloode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode throws a fast counter high kick but Side manages to duck under it in time.
Bloode misses with an uppercut. Side saw that one coming.
Side misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Side. #T4#
Bloode looks to land a right hand but Side moved out of range.
A jab from Side misses.
Bloode throws a leg kick that misses.
Bloode misses with a leg kick
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Side throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Side jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloode throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Side dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Side blocks the body kick.
Side lands with a good body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bloode might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Side has got the better of the exchanges.
Bloode throws a jab but it's blocked by Side.
Side is looking to counter punch.
Side misses with a straight right.
Iron Side is winning the standup battle so far.
Side lands a right hook to the body.
Side falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloode counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Side uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloode. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Side.
Bloode tries a quick counter leg kick but Side is wise to it.
Side throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Side avoids a kick to the body.
Bloode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Side walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bloode.
Bloode thumps Side with a low kick.
Bloode feints and then cracks Side's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Side down.
Side checks a leg kick.
It looked like Side wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Bloode throws a lazy body kick
and Side cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side connects with a single shot there.
Bloode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Side moves away.
Bloode is looking to land body kicks.
Side's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Side scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloode throws a body shot but no joy.
Side was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Side is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bloode defending well as Side loads up on a big left hand.
Side missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Side misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Side pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
Side uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloode.
Side tries to work over Bloode's front leg with a kick but Bloode checks it. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bloode - that will leave a mark!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bloode 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.
Side misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bloode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Side misses.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
Bloode just misses with a punch to the body.
Side is looking to counter punch.
Side checks the leg kick nicely there.
Side fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Side on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bloode. Bloode obviously looking to wear him down.
Bloode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bloode misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloode throws a shot from downtown. Side moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Bloode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side cracks Bloode with a good jab.
Bloode throws a hook but Side avoids it easily.
Side with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bloode to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Side is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloode.
Side checks a low kick from Bloode.
It looked like Side wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bloode misses with a low kick.
Side fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bloode misses with an uppercut
and Side counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Side takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Side throws a body shot but no joy.
Side chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloode can pounce on him.
Bloode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloode lands a body shot. #T2##KD#
Side cracks Bloode with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Side has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bloode to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bloode rushes Side and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bloode scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bloode misses with the head strike.
Bloode lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Side leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bloode working aggressively here.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Bloode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Side blocks a body shot from Bloode. #T3#
Side presses Bloode against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bloode is working Side over against the cage.
Side blocks an uppercut.
Side scores with a nice hook to the head.
Side blocking some punches. #BC#
Side breaks the clinch.
Side throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Bloode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Bloode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Side throws out the jab.
Bloode steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Side has knocked Bloode down with a huge combo! Side steps away and waves a wobbly Bloode back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bloode is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloode looks to throw a body kick
and Side counters with a right hand from hell and Bloode is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Barnes catches Side with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Side fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Side throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes slips under a jab from Side.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
enabling Side to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Side keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Side has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Side counters with a big right hand! Oh Barnes is in trouble here! Side follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Ecker gets a double leg takedown into Side's guard.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Side seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses. Side uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ecker's guard. Nice move by Side!#REVR#
Side slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker pulls Side in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Side wants to stand but Ecker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Side wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
Ecker managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecker has a closed guard, preventing Side from standing up.
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Side has passed into half guard.
Side is taking a breather. Ecker 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.
Side wants to control but Ecker is keeping him busy.
Ecker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ecker misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Side blocks the leg kick.
Ecker tries to clinch but Side moves away
and Side cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side looks to score with a jab to the body but Ecker is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ecker! But no joy.
Side throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Side tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron Side is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Ecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Side is able to avoid easily.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Side comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Side lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Side misses with a straight right.
Ecker lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecker.
Ecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Side controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Side dodges the ground and pound from Ecker.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Ecker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Side defending against the ground and pound.
Side takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ecker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Side looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ecker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker 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.
In defeat, Iron Side stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: GC 395
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Side tries to move into range but Capellio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Side uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Capellio has time to react.
Side throws a combination. Capellio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Capellio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Side misses with a wild body shot.
Capellio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Capellio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Capellio throws a hook but Side avoids it easily.
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Side throws a poor cross that misses
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Side is rocked!
Side is holding his hands too far apart here. Capellio throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Side is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio retains his light heavyweight title!
Iron Side spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: GC 393
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Side fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Side looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Side throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Side misses with a hook
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Side just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clay 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.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Side throws out the jab.
Clay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Side with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Side misses.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Side throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Side wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Side lands a right hook to the body.
Side is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
As Side backs off Clay throws a huge counter combo but Side manages to avoid it all.
Side just misses with a punch to the body.
Side throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Side misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Side.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
Side lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Side misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.
Side uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
Side throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Side.
Side swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Side misses.
Clay slips a straight right by Side.
Side takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Side throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Side throws a poor cross that misses
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Side.
Side throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Side throws a low kick but Clay moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Side swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Side throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Side dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Side jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Side throws a right hand that misses
and Side takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Side.#CUT#That has opened up Andrew Clay's cut even more.
Clay avoids the body shot from Side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Side. #T1#
Side throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Side with a body shot.
Side lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the cage and back into range.
Side throws a one two combo. #CUT#The cut above Andrew Clay's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Side takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Side. Those never looked like landing.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Side. #T2#
Side thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clay might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Side has got the better of the exchanges.
Side is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
No joy there for Side, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Side lands a nice shot that snaps Clay's head back.
Iron Side is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Side misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.#T3#
Side throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Side throws a poor cross that misses
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Side uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.#CUT#Andrew Clay's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Iron Side seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Side tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Side.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Side misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iron Side is winning the standup battle so far.
Side thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Side is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Side throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Side misses with a body shot
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Side throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Side lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Side dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Side misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Side throws out the jab.
Clay 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.
Side throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Side thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side throws a lazy uppercut
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Side is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Side misses with a left hand
and Clay counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Side.
Side swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Side misses with a straight left.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay slips a jab from Side.
Andrew Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Side slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iron Side!

Event: GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Kalcevski slips a jab and a cross from Side.
Kalcevski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Side.
Nice defenses there by Side.
Side throws a right and a left that both miss.
Side gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalcevski.
Kalcevski blocks a jab.
Kalcevski misses with a right hand
and Side counters with a straight right hand.
Kalcevski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Side.
Kalcevski ducks under a wild hook from Side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalcevski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalcevski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalcevski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Side counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Kalcevski - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Side does no damage. #T1#
Kalcevski takes a swing at Side's ribcage but misses.
Side throws out a counter right but Kalcevski avoids it with no problem.
Kalcevski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sides jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivan Kalcevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalcevski misses with a right hand
and Side counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kalcevski falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iron Side!
Iron Side took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: GC 388
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Side throws an off balance right hand
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Side fails to land with a series of punches.
Capellio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Capellio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Side ducks under a wild hook from Capellio.
Side misses with a lunging right hand
and Capellio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capellio pounces like a tiger and cracks Side with a vicious hook! Side is down but not out! Capellio follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio is the new light heavyweight champion!
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: GC 386
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Beatdown throws a jab when Side was well out of range.
Side looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Beatdown as he connects with a hook.
Beatdown throws a head kick that misses
and Side counters with a one-two to the body.
A leg kick checked by Beatdown.
Beatdown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Side counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beatdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Side.
An attempted straight right counter from Side misses the target.
Beatdown throws a lazy body kick
and Side connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Beatdown.
Side scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beatdown falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Side counters with a crisp one two that drops Beatdown! Side thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beatdown to his feet! Beatdown is in big trouble!#ROC#Beatdown is rocked!
Beatdown switches off momentarily and Side cracks him with a monster right hand! Beatdown topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Side dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Side!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!
Iron Side opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: GC 382 Side vs Armpits
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Armpits looks to throw the jab but Side is out of range.
Side connects with a right hand. Armpits shakes it off.
Armpits connects with a crisp jab.
Armpits connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armpits misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Side to counter with a crisp jab.
Armpits drops Side with a straight right hand, right on the button! Armpits follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stinky Armpits!
Stinky Armpits 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.
In defeat, Iron Side stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Side saw that one coming.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Side connects with a body shot that sends Winchester's belly button to the back.
Winchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Side circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Winchester backs away, Side returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Winchester has closed the distance and engaged Side in a clinch.
Side avoiding damage as Winchester throws knees to the body. #BC#
Side breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winchester slips a straight right by Side.#T1#
Winchester throws a jab but it's blocked by Side.
Winchester's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winchester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Winchester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Side at a distance. #CL2#
Winchester instigates a clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winchester misses with the head strike.
Winchester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Side.
Winchester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Side working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Side lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Side lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Side has had enough of the clinch but Winchester keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Winchester lands a nice uppercut.
Winchester lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester misses with an elbow strike.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Side blocks it with crossed arms.
Winchester throws a punch but it's blocked by Side. #BC#
Side breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winchester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
Winchester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Side. #CL2#
Winchester clinches with his opponent.
Side blocks the elbow strike.
Side takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winchester lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Side blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Side pushes Winchester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Side blocks an elbow strike from Winchester.
Winchester throws a head punch that misses.
Winchester lands with a light punch inside.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winchester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winchester throws an elbow but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Side slows down the pace here.
Side pushes Winchester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Winchester pushes Side back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Side blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Side is trying to pull guard but Winchester has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Side breaks from the clinch.
Winchester slips a straight right by Side.
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winchester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winchester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Side.
A big left from Side misses.
Side throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Winchester moves into range and clinches up with Side.
Winchester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron Side's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Side moves away.
Winchester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Side ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side thows a left - swing and a miss!
Side lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Side rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winchester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winchester misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Side steps in with a hook that catches Winchester right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Side follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Winchester looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side!
Iron Side got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Fudd shoots in but Side avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD2#
Side lands a big uppercut and Fudd crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fudd looks OK. Side waves Fudd back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Eldar Fudd has been cut.
Side rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Side lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fudd falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!
During a confident post fight interview, Iron Side thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Dominance XV
Date: Nov 24, 2020

#R1#
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
Side has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Side misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Side.
Side lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Side clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Side throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor swings for the body but Side moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Side misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Side lands a left and a right that send Okafor crashing to the mat, dazed. Side thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Side finish him?
Side tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Side moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Side takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Side looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Side throws a body shot but no joy.
Side throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Side counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Side darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Side is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a huge left! Side is in big trouble! He's backing up but Okafor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Side from any more damage. A dominating finish by Okafor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
A relieved looking John Okafor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Side attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lors missing with a left hand there. Side was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Side throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lors closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lors has a couple of punches blocked by Side.
Lors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Side slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side has Lors pushed against the cage.
Lors misses with the head strike. #T1#
Lors lands with a left to the head.
Side blocks an uppercut.
Lors tries a body shot but Side blocks it.
Side is pushing Lors up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lors tries to throw a body punch but Side avoids it by throwing Lors back against the cage.
Lors misses with a punch to the body.
Lors lands a nice uppercut.
Side blocking some punches.
Side misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lors tries a body shot but Side blocks it. #BC2#
Side breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lors misses the jab.#T2#
Side staying out of range there.
Side is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Side tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lors manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Side.
Side staying out of range there.
Axl Lors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Side uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lors has time to react.
Lors cracks Side with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Side tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lors pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Side is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Lors!
Axl Lors retains his heavyweight title!
Axl Lors bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: WPFA XXXI: Pwent vs Side
Date: Aug 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Side dodges the punch combination from Pwent.
Pwent connects with a crisp jab.
Side stuns Pwent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pwent shoots for a takedown but Side saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Side doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pwent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Side counters with a left and a right that stings Pwent.
Pwent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Side moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pwent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Side's head backwards.
Pwent lands a really nice looking cross but Side seems unphased. #KD2#
Side cracks Pwent with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Side has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pwent to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pwent with a poor takedown
and Side counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!
Iron Side is the new heavyweight champion!
Iron Side decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA XXVIII: New Blood
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lors throws a body shot but no joy.
Lors takes a swing at Side's ribcage but misses.
Side appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Side keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Side is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Side has knocked Lors down with a huge combo! Side steps away and waves a wobbly Lors back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Axl Lors has been cut.
Lors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lors throws a right hand that Side ducks under and follows up with a left that Side also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lors throws a sloppy body shot
and Side counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Lors has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iron Side!
Iron Side took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Side thuds a left hand into Khalimov's body.
We've been told by Side's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Side comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Side swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khalimov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khalimov misses with a jab to the body
letting Side counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut.
Khalimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Side there.
Side lands a nice looking body shot.
Murad Khalimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalimov throws a leg kick
and Side counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Side lands a left and a right that send Khalimov crashing to the mat, dazed. Side thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Khalimov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalimov dives in for a single leg takedown but Side sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Side was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khalimov dives in and grabs Side's left leg, looking for a takedown. Side pushes down on Khalimov's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Khalimov looks winded!#T1#
Khalimov misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Side counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalimov! Side lets Khalimov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Khalimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Side finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Murad Khalimov's cut even more.
Khalimov misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!
After winning the bout, Iron Side thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFC 9: Gracie Vs. The Blade 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Side scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown shoots and misses
letting Side counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Alex Brown has been cut.
Side misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Side missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Side connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Side counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Side. Those never looked like landing.
Side cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Side batters Brown with a massive right followed by a huge left! Brown is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Side lands a final crushing right hand to drop Brown to the mat with a gruesome thud! Side is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iron Side!
A relieved looking Iron Side thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFC 5: Diaz vs. Norman
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Swift misses with a takedown
and Side counters with a straight right hand.
Swift will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Side swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Side cracks Swift with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Side, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swift darts in looking for a takedown but Side gets double underhooks and turns Swift into the cage.
Side is looking to counter punch.
Iron Side has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Swift.#TD2#
Swift throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Side was covering up waiting for the punch and Swift finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swift won't allow Side to sweep him here. #T1#
Swift is looking to work some ground and pound but Side has wrist control.
Side knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swift on the ground.
Side wants to stand but Swift is controlling the position.
Swift distracts Side with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swift stands up over Side, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Side is trying to keep Swift in close.
Swift should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Side working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swift.
Swift is stalling in the full guard.
Side wants to control but Swift passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Swift stalling.
Swift throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swift missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Side has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swift is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB2#
Swift is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swift passes the guard and advances to mount!
Side taking shots to the head. #T4#
Swift lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Swift has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Side taking shots to the head.
Swift wants to control the pace but Side is squirming around nicely.
Side wants to control but Swift is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swift punching from mount but Side doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Swift 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#
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Side's waist but Side gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swift off to one side.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch up but Side swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Side scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Swift has been cut.
Swift takes one to the chin there.
Side connects with a stiff jab that staggers Swift - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!

Event: BFC 3: Wylde vs. Mullin
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Side throws a big shot that misses.
Grim just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Side misses.
Grim dives in for a single leg takedown but Side sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Side throws a jab when Grim was well out of range.
Grim attempts a counter takedown but Side avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Side misses.
Grim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Side manages to circle out of the way.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grim.
Grim is looking to counter the offense by Side and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Side clinches up with Grim and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Side breaks from the clinch.
Side jabs Grim to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Side explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grim is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Side drops Grim with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grim looks back up at him and smiles so Side waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Grim is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Logen Grim has been cut.
Side cracks Grim with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Side connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lends. Lends circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lends looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Side is fending him off so far but Lends persists. Nope, Side circles away and we're back to standing.
Side swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lends is defended easily by Side.
Nice shot by Side.
Lends lands with a nice combination. Side backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lends falls off balance throwing a combination
and Side counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lends tries to keep at a distance but Side has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lends stalling in the clinch but Side improves position. #T1#
Lends tries to pull guard but Side holds him up against the cage and eventually Lends drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Price Lends. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Lends fails to land.
Side leaning against his opponent.
Lends throws a knee to the head but misses.
Side lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lends wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Side has him pressed against the cage.
Side lands a nice uppercut.
Lends wants to break free but Side has control.
Lends has Side pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Side manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lends wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC2#
Side manages to break the clinch.
Lends gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Side connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Price Lends has been cut.
Lends is breathing heavily.
Side leaves Lends with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lends wants to clinch up but Side keeps it at a distance.
Lends shoots in but Side avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price Lends seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Side lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lends falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!

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