Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Job.
Job tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Job ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Job has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Crawley wants the takedown. Job is fighting it off but Crawley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Job's guard against the cage.
Crawley is looking to stand up but Job won't let him.
Crawley trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job controlling the position.#SUB#
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawley defends well.
Job is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Crawley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crawley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Job has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crawley doesn't defend quickly enough and Job has managed to lock this one up! Can Crawley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Job on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Job!

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Young throws a hook to the side of Job's head but Job sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Young sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Job shoots and misses
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryder Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Young throws a hook but Job blocks it.
Job walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Young swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryder Young!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ryder Young waved his t-shirt featuring Action Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Job shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Job's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Job looks for a takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Job is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vinogradov's half guard.
My spies in NY Savages inform me that Job has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vinogradov tries to get to full guard but Job has control of the leg.
Vinogradov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov won't allow Job to pass to mount.
Vinogradov is trying to stand back up but Job is controlling him
Job stalling.
Job wants to free his trapped foot but Vinogradov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinogradov keeps working.
Job thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinogradov's head.
Vinogradov is looking to control Job's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinogradov avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vinogradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Job defends it easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Job working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Job is sitting in close to Vinogradov's body. Vinogradov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Job is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Job is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vinogradov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Job tries for a takedown but Pjetlic circles away easily
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Job's ribcage but misses.
Pjetlic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Job shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Job was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Job landing a few strikes.
Job just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic struggling a bit here.
Job throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Job working the body and head with strikes.
Pjetlic is looking for a sweep.
Job working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Job controls the position.
Job trying to control the position but Pjetlic is working away.
Pjetlic's coaches at DC Dragon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pjetlic dodges the ground and pound from Job.
You can see the frustration on Pjetlic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Job thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Job tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Pjetlic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in NY Savages inform me that Job has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pjetlic tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Job working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Job has hold of Pjetlic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pjetlic seems comfortable defending it but Job has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pjetlic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pjetlic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Job couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odd Job!

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dinklage pushes Job up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Job is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dinklage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Job to the mat. Job regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dinklage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinklage has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Dinklage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Job gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Job swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinklage preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dinklage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Job is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Job wants to improve his position but instead Dinklage has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinklage drops an elbow to the side of Job's head.
Dinklage is looking to stall here but Job recovers full guard.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Job swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Job looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dinklage is looking to work some ground and pound but Job has wrist control.
Dinklage scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Job working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinklage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinklage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dinklage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Job's head.#SUB2#
Job isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Job on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dinklage!
Dinklage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dinklage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dinklage lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Job is not content to let Dinklage control the position.
Job is still in real trouble! Can Dinklage finish him?
Job can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Dinklage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Job misses with an uppercut.
Dinklage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Job.
Job seems to have recovered his senses.
Job looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Dinklage attempts a counter takedown but Job avoids it well and moves away.
Job misses with a straight left.
Job with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Dinklage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Job's guard.
Dinklage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Job is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinklage landing some decent shots from guard.
Dinklage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dinklage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinklage has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Dinklage lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Job is still in real trouble! Can Dinklage finish him?
Dinklage chips away with some ground and pound.
Dinklage stands up over Job, holding on to his feet. Dinklage throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Job is out cold! Dinklage lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Munhoz misses with a head kick.
Munhoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Job was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Job feints and as Munhoz raises his hands in defense, Job changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Munhoz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Job's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Job working for a triangle but Munhoz defends it easily.
Munhoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Job can't keep his opponent in guard - Munhoz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Munhoz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Job is just riding it out for now. Munhoz eventually gives up the hold.
Job is not content to let Munhoz control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Munhoz seems to be working for a kimura but Job defends the submission attempt.
Job wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Munhoz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Munhoz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Job trying to control but Munhoz postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Job looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munhoz wants to pass the guard but Job is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Munhoz is keen to just control but Job is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Job won't allow Munhoz to pass to mount.
Job slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munhoz trying to control but Job is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munhoz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munhoz is aware though and is defending well.
Munhoz wants to pass the guard but Job is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Munhoz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Job looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Job looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Job! #REVR#
Job gets to mount! Munhoz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Munhoz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Job controlling the position easily from mount.
Job lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Munhoz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munhoz wants to control but Job is having none of it.
We've been informed that Munhoz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Job prevents Munhoz from getting the reversal.
Job is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Job lands a nice shot to the head.
Munhoz is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Munhoz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munhoz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munhoz is squirming around, avoiding Job's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Munhoz misses. #TD#
Job shoots in and bounces Munhoz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Job preventing the sweep.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munhoz is looking to sweep but instead, Job has passed into half guard.
Job lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Job working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job prevents Munhoz from improving his position.
Munhoz is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Munhoz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munhoz gets full guard.
Job trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Munhoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Job showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Job with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Munhoz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Job defends it easily.
Munhoz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Munhoz striking off his back but it's not causing Job any problems.
Job with a nice head shot there.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Job looking to pass the guard.
Job content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Job trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Job stays in close to Munhoz's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Job drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Job jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Job is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Munhoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munhoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munhoz looking for a sweep. Not yet Munhoz, not yet.
Munhoz keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munhoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Job wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving.
Munhoz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Job wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Job jabs Munhoz right on the nose. Munhoz blinks but takes it well.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munhoz can do to turn this around?#T4#
Munhoz takes a swing at Job's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Munhoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Job's half guard.
Job is looking to control Munhoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Job avoid being mounted?
Munhoz trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.
Job makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Job.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munhoz pushes down on Job's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Munhoz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munhoz stalling away here and it's allowed Job to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Job.
Job blocks a head kick by Munhoz. #TD#
Job shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Job is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munhoz wants to get back to full guard.
Munhoz trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job works his foot free and advances to mount.
Job landing shots from mount. #T1#
Munhoz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
Munhoz tries to hold on but Job postures up.
Job scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Job lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Job lands a heavy elbow.
Job lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Job scoring with strikes but Munhoz is staying in there.
Munhoz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
Job postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Munhoz looks a forlorn figure.
Job landing strikes from the mount and Munhoz is in trouble! #ROC#Munhoz is rocked!#T2#
Job lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Munhoz hang on?
Munhoz is still in real trouble! Can Job finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munhoz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Munhoz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munhoz is desperately trying to improve his position but Job has a good base and remains in mount.
Job lands a big shot to the head and Munhoz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Job shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moura defends it nicely.#TD#
Job shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Job doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Job manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Job got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Job has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Job doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Job manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Job is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Moura working for a triangle but Job defends it easily.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Job trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Moura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Job scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Moura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moura has momentary wrist control but Job slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Moura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Job is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moura.
Job lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moura down.
Job trying to control the position but Moura is working away.
Moura taking a bit of punishment here - Job scoring with strikes. #T3#
Job lands an elbow.
Job works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Job controls the position.
Job lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Job takes a little break here. Moura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Job lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moura down.
Job is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Job is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily.
Job takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moura is refusing to be controlled, as Job sits in half guard.
Job content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Moura gets a double leg takedown into Job's guard.

Job uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Moura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Job stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moura has momentary wrist control but Job slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Job passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura is staying active underneath Job, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Job is looking to take a break and control but Moura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Job there.
Moura tries to roll over but Job keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Job winds up and cracks Moura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Job is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Job looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Job is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily.
Job is looking to take a break and control but Moura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Job seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Moura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Job stalling.
Odd Job overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Job is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moura defends it well.
Still in half guard, Job seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Job scores with a couple of nice shots.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moura keeps working.
Moura tries to roll over but Job keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job wants to pass to mount but Moura is defending the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Moura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Job scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moura in his tracks.
Job fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Job scores with a jab to the head.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job lands a head shot.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Job.#TD2#
Job tries to sprawl but Moura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Job is trying to maintain the position but Moura is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Job is defending against the submission attempts here by Moura.
Job tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Job won't allow Moura to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura but Job is defending well. #SUB2#
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Job sees it coming and defends easily.
Job is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Job avoid being mounted?
Job is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Moura is working for a kimura but Job is defending it quite comfortably.
Job won't allow Moura to pass to mount. #SUB#
Job actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Job slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Job is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Job has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is looking to advance position but Job won't allow it. #SUB2#
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Job has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Job slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Job looking for a sweep. Not yet Job, not yet. #SUB#
Job is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Job's body to avoid the submission. Job has instead reached around Moura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Job arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Job shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Late is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Late can do anything to dispel that myth.
Job preventing the sweep.
Late wants to stand up but Job is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Late.#T1#
Job is working Late over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Late works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job stays in close to Late's body and controls the position.
Job lands a couple of digs.
Job trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Job drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Late dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Late not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Late being controlled here momentarily.
Late must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Late trying to stand up but can't free himself from Job's guard.
Job being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Late engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Late would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Late got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Late has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Job keeping full guard, as Late tries to pass.
Late is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Late really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Late content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Job has locked up a guillotine! Job's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Late is holding on here and Job must be using up a lot of energy. Late has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Job gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Job walks into a straight right hand from Godoi.#TD#
Job looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Job trying to control but Godoi is working from the bottom.
Job content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Godoi pulls Job in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Godoi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godoi looking for a sweep. Not yet Godoi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Job drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godoi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godoi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godoi! #REVB#
Job is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Godoi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Job is trying to get back to full guard.
Godoi trying to control the pace.
Job won't allow Godoi to pass to mount. #T2#
Job gets full guard.#SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Godoi postures up.
Job pulls Godoi in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Job is looking for a triangle but Godoi pushes his legs off easily.
Job throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Job throws his legs up looking for a submission but Godoi uses it to pass to side control.
Godoi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Job's shoulder. That is not cool.
Job gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Job actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Job is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Job works his way to full guard. Good work.
Job trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Job is looking to cinch up a triangle. Godoi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Job's body to avoid the submission. Job has instead reached around Godoi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Job arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Job closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Job is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is pressing down on Job's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Job working some strikes from top position.
Job postures up.
Job throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Job working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz trying to control but Job is working from the bottom. #T1#
Job is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Job has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz pushes down on Job's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Job looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Job is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Job!
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Job is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Job wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.#T3#
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Diaz blocks Job's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Job is looking to escape.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Job is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Job tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Job is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz prevents Job from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job is still trying to improve position.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Job moved out of range.
Job looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Job throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Job finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job working some strikes from top position.
Job trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Diaz but he's now mounted!#T1#
Job looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Job raining down hammerfists from mount.
Job scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Job with good strikes from the mount here!
Job with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Job sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz regains half guard.#SUB2#
Job is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Job stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Job postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Job tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Job wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Job tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Job throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Job off to one side.
Job fails with the takedown.
Job throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Job.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Job pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Diaz connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Job shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Job got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Job has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Job wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Odd Job has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #T1#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Job postures up.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noel Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Job misses with a straight right.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Job has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Job slips the punch.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Job's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Job at a distance.
Job throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Job off to one side.
A big left from Job misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Job fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Job persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Job is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Job. #T3#
Job lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
Job landing punches.
Job scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Job lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Job controlling the pace for now.
Job can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T4#
Job is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diaz wants to hold on but Job pushes him away.
Job thowing shots but they're missing.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Job.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Job tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Job throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Job, pushing him back against the cage.
Job fails to pull guard.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Job takes a shot to the head.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Job breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Job manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Job throws a big elbow that misses.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Job postures up.
Job postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Job is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Job missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Job preventing the sweep.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Job trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Job shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Job lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Job misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Job misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Job with a poor takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Job is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Diaz drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Job is rocked!#KD#
Diaz drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Job is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Job throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz rattles Job with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Job tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Diaz dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Job stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his welterweight title!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Job bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz's coaches at Arcalimon Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Job advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Job is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Job is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Job seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Job perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Job's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Job looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Job has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Job keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T2#
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Job tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Job controlling the position for now.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.
Diaz controlling the action here.#T3#
Job trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz wants to control but Job is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Job doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Job slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Job's head but Job sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Job shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Job gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Diaz slips under a jab from Job.
Job has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Job takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Job shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Job uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Job misses the target.
Job thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Job walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Job misses with a looping left.
Job shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch.
Diaz throws a jab when Job was well out of range.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Job moves away and avoids it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Job looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Job shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Job throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Job swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Jab by Diaz.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Job finds it's target.
Diaz with a jab.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Job doesn't seem phased though.
Job is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?#T1#
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Job throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Job seems to have recovered his senses.
Job lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Job misses with a looping right.
Diaz lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Job closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Job laying and praying for a moment but Diaz takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Job lands a nice short elbow.
Odd Job has got the better of the ground game so far.
Job works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Job in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Job looking to finish with strikes here!
Job controlling from the full mount.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to control but Job postures up. #T3#
Job lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz is looking to control Job's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Job throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Job lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Job can do to turn this around?
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Job controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Job wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Job controls from within his opponent's guard.
Job preventing the sweep.
Job looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Job wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Job shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Job has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Job with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Job ducks down to avoid it.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Job fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Job drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Job is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Diaz is looking to control Job's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Job.
Job trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Job controlling him for the moment.
Job trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz has Job pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Job defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Job wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws a body punch but Job moves out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab.#T3##TD2#
Job feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Job changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Job controls the pace.
Job must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Job wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz has his feet on Job's thighs here. He's pushed Job off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Job screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noel Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Job with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Job shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Job shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Job engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz is controlling Job's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Job drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control but Job is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Job trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Job is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Job has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but Job has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! Job pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Job!
Odd Job is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Job jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Job lands a jab.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Job circles away quickly and effectively.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Job moved out of range nicely.
Job uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Job slips the punch.
Good shot there by Job.
Job dives in and grabs Ziskie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ziskie. No joy for Job on that attempt.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Job, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Job shoots in but Ziskie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziskie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Job moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Job's head but Job sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie staying out of range there.#TD2#
Job decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Job is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Job in particular looking to stall.
Ziskie wants to control but Job is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Job missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Job is stalling here. Ziskie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Job seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ziskie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Job is trying to control Ziskie's posture but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Job is working from the bottom.
Job is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB#
Ziskie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziskie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Job tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziskie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ziskie trying to control the position but Job is working away.
Ziskie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Job is looking to reverse the position.
Ziskie slows the pace down. #SUB#
Ziskie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziskie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Job is looking for a sweep.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but Job is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Job regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ziskie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Job looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job is looking to improve his position.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Ziskie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ziskie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Job decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ziskie gets full guard.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Job.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Job trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Job accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Job loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job looking to pass the guard.
Job sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Job wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Job uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Job feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Job pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for subs off his back but Job has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job slips a nice elbow through Ziskie's hands, connecting with Ziskie's forehead.
Ziskie is pressing down on Job's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job scoring with punches to the head and body.
Job stays in close to Ziskie's body and controls the position.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Job throwing strikes but missing.
Job wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job looking to sit in guard and control but Ziskie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Job is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB#
Ziskie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Job looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Job looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Job! #REVB#
Job trying to control the position but Ziskie is working away.
Ziskie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Job wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ziskie is working hard here to advance position.
Job has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie is letting Job control him for a moment.
Ziskie is not content to let Job control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Job closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie manages to get full guard.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Job pushes his legs off easily.
Job works over Ziskie with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Job stands and throws Ziskie's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Job creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Job working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Job looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Job's best efforts.
Ziskie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Job stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Job is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Job can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Job with a nice head shot there.
Job controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Job defends well.
Odd Job has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Ziskie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Job gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Job trying to move into half guard but instead Ziskie has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Job looking for a guillotine here but Ziskie defends easily.
Job looking to control.
Ziskie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Job defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odd Job comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Job has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odd Job!

Event: Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Koppia lands a slapping body shot.
Koppia clobbers Job with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koppia cracks Job with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Job is rocked!
Koppia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Koppia drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Koppia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Job is still on wobbly legs! Can Koppia finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Job shoots and misses
and Koppia counters with a big left hand that crumples Job! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
Ottaa Koppia retains his welterweight title!
Ottaa Koppia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Damien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Job looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Job is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damien has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Job is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job wants to control but Damien is having none of it.#SUB2#
Damien has hold of Job's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Job manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Damien looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job tries to hold on but Damien postures up.#T1#
Damien trying to control but Job is having none of it.
Job wants to control but Damien is having none of it.
Damien controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Damien goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Job turns into him and now he's in Damien's guard. #SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Job passes into half guard.
Job trying to control the pace. #T2#
Damien wants to get back to full guard.
Damien moves into full guard.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Damien.
Damien pulls Job in to control the position.
Job slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Damien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
Damien is trying to keep Job in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Job lands a couple of elbows.
Job is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Damien keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Damien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Job controls the pace.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Damien.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Damien looking to control.
Job showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Job shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Damien's guard.
Job preventing the sweep.
Job content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job stands up over Damien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Job lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Odd Job will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Damien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Job was covering up waiting for the punch and Damien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Damien won't allow Job to get back to his feet.
Job is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Job looking to control. #SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Job pushes Damien off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Damien scores with a takedown into Job's guard.#T1#
Damien works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Damien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Damien is trying to work for a kimura but Job is defending well. #SUB2#
Damien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Job doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damien.
Job is not content to let Damien 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.#SUB#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Damien seems to be working for a kimura but Job defends the submission attempt.
Job regains full guard. Nicely done.
Damien wants to pass the guard but Job is keeping the position.#SUB#
Damien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damien has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Damien tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Job keeps working.
Damien working away.#SUB2#
Damien swings around for an armbar but Job sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damien's guard.
Job slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Job seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Damien for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Job wants to pass the guard but Damien is keeping the position.
Job engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Damien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Job defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Damien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Damien gets the takedown into side control.
Job is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Damien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Damien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Damien tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien tries to move into full mount but can't pass Job's legs. #SUB2#
Damien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Job tries to improve position but can't.
Damien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Job is working hard here to advance position.
Job sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Job is looking for a sweep. Damien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damien is looking to pass Job's guard but actually Job recovers to full guard.
Job keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass.
Damien stands and throws Job's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Damien swings around for an armbar but Job sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damien's guard.#SUB2#
Damien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Job doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Job manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Job landing with the ground and pound.
Damien wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Damien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Job is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Job working for a triangle but Damien defends it easily. #SUB#
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Job not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Damien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Job dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Job working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damien's head.
Job slips nicely into half guard.
Job seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Damien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damien.
Job connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damien is trying to hold Job in close to prevent damage but Job has managed to pass into half guard.
Job controlling the action here.
Job wants to control but Damien is keeping him busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Odd Job!

Event: Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Job shoots in and drives through. Marmot sprawls well.#TD#
Marmot gets caught napping as Job dives in and scores a takedown. Marmot manages to retain guard.
Marmot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Job.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Job sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Job keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marmot 's head.
Job controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marmot can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marmot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Job engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Job scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marmot wants to stand but Job is controlling the position.
Job looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmot is trying to keep Job in close. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Job controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marmot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Job is in close to Marmot 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Job is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marmot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
Marmot trying to keep a closed guard but Job is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Job advances to half guard.
Job looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Job lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Job trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Job is working for a kimura but Marmot is defending it quite comfortably.
Job seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Job works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Job connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Job unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marmot looks a forlorn figure.
Job lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marmot hang on?
Job tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Marmot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Job wants to control but Marmot postures up.
Job is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Marmot tries for a kimura but Job is defending well.
Job is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marmot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Job had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marmot defends it easily.
Job controlling the position.
Marmot trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Job is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marmot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Job's body to avoid the submission. Job has instead reached around Marmot 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Job arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Job throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Job avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Job shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Job was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Job is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson manages to get back to half guard.
Job working Wilson over with strikes.
Job working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Job not doing much here. #SUB#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily.
Wilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilson tries to get out of the position.
Job scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Job scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Job not doing much here.
Job lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Job is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Job on the ground.#SUB#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Wilson is trying to control but Job manages to pass to mount!
Job avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Job avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Job raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Job controlling his opponent.
Job cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Job raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Job landing strikes from the mount.
Job connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job lands a big elbow.
Job lands a couple of good shots and Wilson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Job is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Job on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wilson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Job keeps control of the position as Wilson tries to break free. #SUB2#
Job looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Wilson tries to sprawl but Job drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Job performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Job is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1##SUB#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily.
Odd Job has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Job.
Job is taking a breather. Wilson 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.
Job landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson wants to control but Job is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Job lands with a punch from half guard.
Job is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Job seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson is staying active underneath Job, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Job looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Job is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Job has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Job pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Wilson tries to hold on but Job pushes him away.
Job putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Job controlling from the full mount.
Job in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Job landing punches.
Job avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.#SUB2#
Job working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Job landing shots from mount.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Job lands a couple of good shots and Wilson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Job controlling well, preventing Wilson from escaping the position.
Job has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilson's body.
Job has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wilson.
Job is riding his opponent, not letting Wilson buck him off.
Job has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson covers up after that shot from Job.
The referee is taking a good look at Wilson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Job!
Wilson staying busy and making it hard for Job to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Job moved out of range nicely.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Job shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Job connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Job is taking a breather. Wilson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Job there. #T1#
Job prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Job looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Job is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Job passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Job putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Job sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson is in a horrible position here. Job smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Job controlling his opponent.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Job landing strikes from the mount and Wilson is in trouble! #T3#
Job landing shots from mount.
Job dominating with strikes here.
Job landing punches.
Job controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson wants to hold on but Job pushes him away.
Job working Wilson over with strikes here.
Wilson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Job is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Wilson wants to improve his position but Job is controlling well. #SUB2#
Job is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Still in half guard, Job seems content to control.#SUB#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is in trouble now - Job has advanced to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Odd Job comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Job winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odd Job!

Event: Highland 114
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Job with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koppia to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Job.
Job takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Koppia.
Job dives in and grabs Koppia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koppia pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
Koppia stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koppia slips a jab from Job.
A little jabbing left from Koppia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koppia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Job is rocked!
Koppia stuffs the takedown attempt from Job. Job gets slowly back to his feet.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Koppia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Job fails with the takedown
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koppia looks to land a right hand but Job moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Job gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koppia gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
A relieved looking Ottaa Koppia 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: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Job looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Job trying to control but Shalashaska is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalashaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Job is aware though and is defending well.
Job is looking to work some ground and pound but Shalashaska has wrist control.
Job controlling from the top position.
Job must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Job with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shalashaska has momentary wrist control but Job slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Job looking to sit in guard and control but Shalashaska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Job is controlling Shalashaska's posture.
Shalashaska trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Job is keeping the position.
Shalashaska trying to control but Job is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Job is looking for a triangle but Shalashaska pushes his legs off easily.
Job looking to control.
Shalashaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Job is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalashaska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Job has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Shalashaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Job throws a jab but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Job shoots for a takedown but Shalashaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Shalashaska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalashaska misses with a low kick.
Job gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Job walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Job.
A head kick misses from Shalashaska.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalashaska. Job does a little dance to reset his feet.
Job throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shalashaska's waist but Shalashaska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Job off to one side.
Job fails to land the takedown.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.#T4#
Shalashaska lands a body shot.
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Job was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shalashaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a left to the body.
Shalashaska ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Shalashaska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Job's hands.
Shalashaska is looking to wear down Job with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Job shoots and misses
and Shalashaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown. Shalashaska tries to sprawl out of it but Job keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shalashaska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Shalashaska dominated that round.
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#
Shalashaska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Job moves out of range.
Adam Shalashaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Shalashaska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Job closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shalashaska quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Job is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalashaska is just riding it out for now. Job eventually gives up the hold.
Shalashaska wants to improve his position but Job is controlling well.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Job can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Job scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalashaska's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shalashaska is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Job's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Job's back!#T1#
Job is trying to get back to his feet but Shalashaska has full control of the position and if anything, Job has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Job's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Shalashaska working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Job is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Shalashaska has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Job taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Shalashaska!
A less than humble Adam Shalashaska misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Poutine defending well as Job loads up on a big left hand.
Job throws the left hand but Poutine avoids the punch easily.
Poutine throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Poutine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Job quickly recovers to half guard.
Job is trying to maintain the position but Poutine is very close to passing his half guard.
Job throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Poutine tries to stand and escape but Job is controlling the position.
Job has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poutine is working away from the top position though.
Poutine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Job is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poutine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Job doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poutine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poutine prevents Job from improving his position.#T1#
Job trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poutine moves away from the strike by Job.
Job rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poutine counters with a nice leg kick.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Job shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Job was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Job is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poutine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Job lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Poutine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Job has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poutine is trying to improve his position.
Job just content to control the position.
Poutine is looking to reverse the position.
Job working the ground and pound.
Job grinds an elbow into Poutine's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poutine sneaks back into half guard.
Poutine has hold of Job's hands but Job slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Job stalling. #SUB#
Job seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Poutine is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Winters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters throws a big right hand that misses.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Job is keeping the position for now.
Job wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment.
Job wants to control the position but Winters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Job has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Job is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Job is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Winters prevents Job from improving his position.#SUB#
Winters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Job is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
A relieved looking Dick Winters 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: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Job fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch position.
Job waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skinner.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Job and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Skinner has Job up against the cage in a clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Job is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Job leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Job blocks the elbow strike.
Job is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skinner to keep the fight standing.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Job's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Job blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
Job is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skinner is defending well.
Job changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skinner tries to clinch but Job is having none of it.
Skinner lands a body shot.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Skinner moves out of range as Job strikes.
Job steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skinner.#T2#
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skinner swivels and escapes.
Job fails with a takedown attempt.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skinner swivels and escapes.
Skinner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Job under the eye.
Skinner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Job is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skinner moves out of range of the strikes.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner slips under a jab.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Job pushes him away.
A shot to the liver by Skinner. Beautiful body shot.
Job fails with a takedown attempt.
Job slips a jab and a cross from Skinner.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Skinner stuffs the takedown attempt from Job. Job gets slowly back to his feet.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Job keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Job does a little dance to reset his feet.
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Job shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Job shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Job sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Job avoids it this time.
Skinner lands a body shot.
Job shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Job tries to circle away but Skinner has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
A short right from Skinner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job tries to circle away but Skinner has him pinned against the cage.
Job takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Skinner throws a right hand that Job ducks under and follows up with a left that Job also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Skinner has managed to clinch.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Odd Job has been cut.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Job is trying to break the clinch but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Job blocks an elbow strike.
Job is trying to break free.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Job blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Job jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Job gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Job shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Skinner counters by moving into the clinch.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Job blocks an elbow strike.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skinner throws an elbow but misses.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Skinner lands an elbow just above Job 's eye.
Job blocks an elbow strike.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Job shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Job avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skinner lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skinner.
Job avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage. #T3#
Job is trying to break the clinch but Skinner is controlling him.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skinner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Job avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Job avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Skinner clinches up against the cage.
Job dodges an elbow strike from Skinner. #T4#
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Shug Skinner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Job takes an elbow to the forehead.
Job has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skinner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Job tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Job is trying to break the clinch but Skinner has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Job has a takedown stuffed.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odd Job's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Skinner has Job up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Job's brow.
Skinner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Job in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner. #ROC2#Job is rocked!
Skinner lands an elbow just above Job 's eye.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Job looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Job drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Skinner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Job seems to have got his legs back now.
Job has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Job has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Job keeps it at a distance.
Job shoots in but no luck this time.
Job takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skinner tries to clinch but Job moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Job shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Job shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown. Skinner tries to sprawl out of it but Job keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skinner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Job misses.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Job paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Job is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skinner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skinner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Job looking to score a takedown here. Skinner is defending well but Job drives through and ends up in Skinner's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Job content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skinner wants to stand up but Job is controlling him. #T3#
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Job lands a couple of digs.
Skinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Job drops back looking for a leg! Skinner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skinner manages to kick Job off! Job jumps back into Skinner's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skinner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skinner trying to control the position.
Skinner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Job working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Skinner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skinner looking to control but Job passes into half guard.
Skinner is trying to maintain the position but Job is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skinner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job moves nicely into side control.
Odd Job has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skinner is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Job drives through with a takedown into Winters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job throws an elbow that misses. Winters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Job's guard. Nice move by Winters!#REVB##SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving. #T1#
Winters forces his way into half guard.
Job is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winters is thwarting Job's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Job pushes Winters off looking to stand but Winters dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Job actively working from the bottom here.
Job is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Job defends it well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Job is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Job is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winters wants to free his trapped foot but Job is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winters wants to take a breather but Job is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Job controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winters gets to mount! Job was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Job is bucking up trying to escape but Winters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winters avoids the attempt from Job to control.
Job is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winters is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Job sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Winters is thwarting Job's attempts to control the position.
Job is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters is controlling the pace. #T4#
Job gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Job.
Job throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Winters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Job holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters 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##TD2#
Winters gets a takedown into half guard.
Job avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winters.
Job manages to get to full guard.
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Winters trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job looking to control but Winters passes into half guard.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters looks to land a strike but Job avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.#SUB2#
Job wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Winters has taken Job's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Job has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Winters!
A victorious Dick Winters thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Job moves away.
Acemoglu lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Acemoglu.
Job darts in looking for a takedown but Acemoglu gets double underhooks and turns Job into the cage. #TD2#
Acemoglu lands a takedown into guard.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Job is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu postures up. #T1##SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job is trying to keep Acemoglu in close. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Job looking to control.
Acemoglu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Job working for a triangle but Acemoglu defends it easily. #SUB#
Job had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Job's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acemoglu defends well.
Acemoglu throwing strikes but missing.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Job bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard. #REVR#
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acemoglu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Job's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Acemoglu gets a double leg takedown into Job's guard.
Job is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu chips away with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Job wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Job scores with a short punch from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu is working Job over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
Acemoglu distracts Job with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Job looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily.
Acemoglu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Job's guard.
Acemoglu is trying to control. Job wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Job manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Job avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job wants to stand up but Acemoglu is controlling him.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Acemoglu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Job has locked up a guillotine! Job's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Acemoglu is holding on here and Job must be using up a lot of energy. Acemoglu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Job gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Stepchild scores with a jab. Job acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Stepchild gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Job with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Job looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stepchild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Job stands up over Stepchild, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job stays in close to Stepchild's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Job has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stepchild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Job postures up in Stepchild's guard and throws a big left but Stepchild blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job controlling from the top position.
Stepchild keeping full guard, as Job tries to pass.
Job slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Job is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Job is stalling in the full guard.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepchild works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Job in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Job distracts Stepchild with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Job loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Job looking to pass the guard.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Job missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepchild has momentary wrist control but Job slips an elbow through the middle.
Stepchild is looking to stand up but Job isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Job postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Job accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Job has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Stepchild.
Job slips nicely into half guard.
Stepchild is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Job scores with a couple of nice shots.
Job trying to mount his opponent but Stepchild defends it.
Stepchild taking some punishment here, with Job in his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Job is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stepchild is just riding it out for now. Job eventually gives up the hold.
Stepchild wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Stepchild looking for submissions off his back.
Stepchild avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Job.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Job closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stepchild wants to get back to his feet but Job is dominant here and he's now got Stepchild's back!
Job lands a shot to the head.
Good control from Job.
Stepchild is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Job is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stepchild is defending well though. Job let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Job has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Stepchild is defending well but eventually Job manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Stepchild has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Job.
Acemoglu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Acemoglu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Job tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Job is looking to improve his position but Acemoglu isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Acemoglu prevents Job from getting the reversal.
Acemoglu unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Acemoglu with shots to the head and body - Job looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job tries to lock up and control but Acemoglu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Job taking shots to the head.
Job manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Acemoglu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Job gets back to full guard.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Job is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up. #SUB#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Job is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Acemoglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Job works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acemoglu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Job manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acemoglu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Acemoglu is trying to keep Job in close.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Job postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Job scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Job thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard. #REVB#
Acemoglu preventing the sweep.
Acemoglu cracks Job with a solid left hand.
Job trying to control the position.
Job keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Job is trying to keep Acemoglu in close.
Job thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acemoglu is in close to Job's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acemoglu throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Acemoglu drives through with a takedown into Job's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Acemoglu postures up in Job's guard and throws a big left but Job blocks it.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acemoglu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Job preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Job can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu throws a strike but Job rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Acemoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Job wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Acemoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Acemoglu, not yet. #SUB#
Job drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Job jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Job won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Job is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job controls Acemoglu momentarily but Acemoglu frees himself. #T2#
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Job looking to control. #SUB#
Job has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Acemoglu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Job has tightened it up now! Acemoglu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 81
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Ee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Job showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ee.
A jab from Ee misses. #TD2#
Job feints and as Ee raises his hands in defense, Job changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
My spies in Acme Island Savages inform me that Job has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Job distracts Ee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Job stays in close to Ee's body and controls the position.
Job pushing down on Ee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Job connects with a nice short shot to Ee's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ee taking some punishment here, with Job in his half guard.
Job working Ee over with strikes.
Job lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Job is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Job working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Job seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ee trying to control but Job postures up.
Ee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Job on the ground.
Job is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Job tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Job swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Job shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Job keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Job is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Job scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams trying to hold on to Job's head to control him but Job postures up.
Job is taking a breather. Williams 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Williams trying to control here. #T1#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams. #TD2#
Job darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Job is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Job or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Job sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Job sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Job looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Job darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a hook but Job avoids it easily.
Job misses with a straight right.
Job misses with a left hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Job keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Job being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odd Job will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Job shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams pulls Job in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Job gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Job defends it easily.
Williams has Job pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Williams lunges at Job with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Job's hand. #T2#
Job throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Job avoids it easily.
Job shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Job to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Williams is trying to hold Job in close to prevent damage but Job has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Job is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Job controlling the pace.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Job fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Job has time to react.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Job shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Job shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Job looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Job tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Job ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Job throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams swings for the body but Job moves out of range.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Job! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Job swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams leaves Job with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Job has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Job ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Job on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Job sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
A jab from Job misses.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Job dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Job misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Job can do to turn this around?
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Job circles away.
Enzo Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Job saw that one coming.
Job looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Job fails with a takedown attempt.
Job fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Job misses with a looping left.
Job has a takedown stuffed.
Job with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Job looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Job takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Job's shoulder, as Job tries to avoid the shot.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Job tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Job shoots in but no luck this time.
Job shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Job throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Job moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Job looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Job shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Job uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Job bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Job lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Job defends it nicely.
Williams is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Job closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Job pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams throws a body punch but Job moves out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!
Our winner, Enzo Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Malina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Job.
Malina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Malina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Job uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Malina shows good takedown defense.
Job doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Malina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Job has his feet on Malina's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malina slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Job closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malina did well to prevent Job getting side control.
Malina is trying to control but can't.
Malina trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Job manages to pass to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Job looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Malina slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Job content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Job prevents Malina from improving his position.#SUB2#
Malina looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Job pushes past his half guard into mount!
Malina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Job controlling the position easily from mount.
Malina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Malina wants to control but Job is having none of it.
Job controlling the pace for now.
Malina is working to get back to half guard.
Job scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malina? #T3#
Malina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Job content just to control the position here.
Malina is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malina slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Job scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Job stalling.
Malina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Job is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform us that Malina has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Job is sitting in close to Malina's body. Malina has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Job is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Job is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Malina.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zenek Malina!
Zenek Malina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Jammer rushes Job and presses him up against the cage.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Jammer's coach down at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jammer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jammer is trying to drag Job to the mat but Job just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Job jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jammer walks away with a smile on his face. Job gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jammer stuffs the takedown.
Jammer slips a straight right by Job.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jammer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Job looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Job looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Jammer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Job works his way into side control.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jammer keeps working.
Job has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jammer tries to buck Job off but Job is having none of it.
Job lands a few punches from side control.
Jammer is looking for a sweep.
Job trying to control the position but Jammer is working away.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Jammer is working for a kimura but Job is defending it quite comfortably.
Jammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Job's head.
Jammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Job keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jammer is stalling here. Job is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jammer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Job has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Job working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Job scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Job is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jammer keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Job creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Job working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Job tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Job has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Job is chipping away with strikes.
Jammer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Job's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jammer controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Job swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Job throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Job defends it well.
Job doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jammer swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jammer misses the target.
Jammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Job misses with a takedown
and Jammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jammer throws a shot from downtown. Job moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Jammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jammer is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Jammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Jammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Job keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jammer tries to bum rush Job with a series of wild strikes but Job uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jammer catches Job with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Job shoots for a takedown but Jammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Job misses with a takedown
and Jammer counters with a left to the body.
Jammer ducks under a wild hook from Job.
A little jabbing left from Jammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jammer ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Jammer misses with a body shot.
Jammer slips under a jab from Job.
Jammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Job shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Job. #T2#
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jammer wants to get back to full guard but Job has passed into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Job trying to control the action but Jammer is working from the bottom.
Jammer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jammer stops Job from passing to mount.
Jammer manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Job is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Job winds up and cracks Jammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jammer is trying to maintain the position but Job is very close to passing his half guard.
Job wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
Job looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Job lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Jammer looking for submissions off his back.
Job working over Jammer with some ground and pound. Jammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Job perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jammer is trying to maintain the position but Job is very close to passing his half guard.
Jammer is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer is not content to let Job control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dirk Jammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jammer scores with a jab. Job acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Job bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jammer manages to get back to half guard.
Job wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
Job trying to control from Jammer's half guard. Jammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Job wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Job accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Jammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Job content to stall in guard here.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Odd Job overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Job doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Job manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jammer trying to control the position.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Job with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Job wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving.
Jammer keeping full guard, as Job tries to pass.
Job is in close to Jammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Jammer has an active guard here but Job has managed to pass into half guard.
Job tries to pass to full mount but Jammer defends it. #SUB#
Job is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jammer sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Job wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
Jammer manages to get to full guard.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Job defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Job is aware though and is defending well.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jammer can do to turn this around?
Job looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Job keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jammer's head.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Job trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jammer misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Job fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Job on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odd Job!

Event: Highland 47
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Job waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Job throws out the jab.
Diaz works Job's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Job down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Job back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Job is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Job seems to have got his legs back now.
Job looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Job has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Job there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Diaz drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Job leaves his chin hanging out and Diaz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Job crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz!
A less than humble Nolan Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Job looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Job controlling the action here.
Knapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job trying to pass the guard but Knapp defending well.
Job is controlling the pace. #T1#
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Job frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Job working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Knapp looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Job! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odd Job!

Event: Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Job sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Job misses with an uppercut. Winters saw that one coming.
Job misses with a takedown attempt - Winters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Job works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Job is looking to get back to his feet here but Winters is keeping cool and he's managed to take Job's back.#SUB2#
Winters is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Job has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Job looking very determined here, making life difficult for Winters. #T1#
Job trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Job surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Winters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I really don't envy Job right now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Job trying to control the hands but Winters breaks the grip.
Job tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Winters fails to move to back control.
Job is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Job is looking to get to half guard.
Job is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Winters moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Job has worked his arm free - good work by Job! #SUB2#
Winters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Job is trying to get back to half guard.
Job is not content to let Winters control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Job displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winters.
Odd Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
Winters shoots for a double leg takedown but Job sprawls well. He's pushed Winters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Job saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Winters gets a takedown into half guard.
Job is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Job but Job pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Job scores with a jab. Winters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Job shows good takedown defense.
Odd Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#TD#
Job drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?
Job lands a couple of elbows.
Job is looking to work some ground and pound but Winters has wrist control.
Job wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Job is looking to advance position but Winters has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Job is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Job tries to control Winters's body but Winters pushes him off. Job squirms to his side and now Winters has his back!
Winters trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Job is trying to stand back up.
Winters avoiding Job 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
What can Job do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Job's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Job is trying to get back to his feet but Winters has full control of the position and if anything, Job has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Job breaks Winters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Job wants to sweep but Winters has passed to side control!
Job sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Job is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Winters has latched onto it... Big trouble! Winters pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Job is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Winters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Dick Winters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 25
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Job misses.
Tillet feinted with a counter takedown.
Tillet slips a jab from Job.
Job misses with a straight left.
Job swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Tillet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Job working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tillet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tillet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tillet postures up.
Tillet trying to control but Job is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tillet postures up in Job's guard and throws a big left but Job blocks it.
Tillet throws an elbow that misses. Job uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillet's guard. Nice move by Job!#REVB#
Job lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tillet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Job stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Job is fighting to break Tillet's control of his arms but Tillet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tillet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Job drops back looking for a leg! Tillet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tillet manages to kick Job off! Job jumps back into Tillet's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Job is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tillet keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Tillet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tillet tries to get out of the position.
Job throwing strikes from guard but Tillet blocks nicely.
Job has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Job throws a big right hand that misses.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Tillet.
Tillet keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tillet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tillet trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Job throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Job decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tillet is looking to improve his position.
Job is trying to control the action in half guard but Tillet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Job is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tillet is just riding it out for now. Job eventually gives up the hold.
Tillet is doing well to control the position and prevent Job from advancing to side control.#T4##SUB2#
Job seems to be working for a kimura but Tillet defends the submission attempt.
Tillet trying to control from the bottom.
Tillet wants to get back to full guard.
Job is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet is holding on to half guard well.
Tillet taking some punishment here, with Job in his half guard.
Job trying to control from half guard but Tillet is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job 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#
Job fails with the takedown#TD#
and Tillet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Job!

Job bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Job staying out of range there.
Job darts in looking for a takedown but Tillet gets double underhooks and turns Job into the cage.
Tillet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Job throws a looping overhand right but Tillet ducks down to avoid it.
Tillet attempts a counter takedown but Job avoids it well and moves away.
Job tries for a takedown but Tillet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maurice Tillet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job throws a looping overhand right but Tillet ducks down to avoid it.
Job misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tillet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tillet working the head and body with strikes.
Tillet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tillet prevents Job from standing back up. #T1#
Tillet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Job defending well though.
Tillet slips a nice elbow through Job's hands, connecting with Job's forehead.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tillet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Job is looking to control Tillet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Job avoid being mounted?
Tillet lands strikes from half guard.
Tillet working the head and body with strikes.
Tillet winds up and cracks Job with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tillet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Job is not content to let Tillet control the position.
Job trying to hold on to Tillet's head to control him but Tillet postures up. #SUB2#
Job actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Tillet with the ground and pound but Job uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Job has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tillet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tillet lands a couple of digs.
Odd Job has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tillet stopping the sweep attempt from Job.
Tillet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tillet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Job working a defensive guard here.
Tillet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2#
Job looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tillet passes into half guard.
Tillet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Job defending well though.
Tillet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Job knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tillet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tillet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Job slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving. #T4#
Tillet pushes down on Job's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tillet misses with a head shot. Job uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tillet preventing the sweep.
Tillet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tillet tries to free his leg and advance position but Job is retaining full guard.
Tillet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Tillet dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD2#
Job throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tillet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Job is in Tillet's guard.
Tillet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Job loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tillet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillet, not yet. #T1#
Tillet controlling the position.
Tillet wants to hit a sweep here but Job passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tillet there!
Tillet is trying desperately to improve position.
Job dominating with strikes here.
Tillet tries to hold on but Job postures up.
Job raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Tillet regains half guard.
Job looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Job.
Job wants to take a breather but Tillet is having none of it.
Tillet tries to get to full guard but Job has control of the leg.
Job is stalling here. Tillet is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Job seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tillet has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tillet working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Job tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tillet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Job taking punishment in the form of punches.
Job gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tillet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tillet wants to control but Job is keeping him busy.
Job is looking to improve his position.
Job gets back to full guard.
Tillet postures up in Job's guard and throws a big left but Job blocks it. #T4#
Tillet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Job works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tillet is sitting in close to Job's body. Job has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tillet is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tillet is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Job.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
Odd Job is the new welterweight champion!

Event: CoMMA Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
Job throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balestrin was covering up waiting for the punch and Job finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balestrin is controlling Job's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Balestrin keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Balestrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balestrin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job connects with a couple of short punches.
Job lands a couple of digs.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Job drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Job as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Balestrin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Job! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Odd Job!
Odd Job retains his welterweight title!

Event: CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Job swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Job cracks Balestrin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Job has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balestrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Balestrin.
Balestrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Job.
It looked like Balestrin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Job.
Job missing with a left hand there. Balestrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balestrin misses with a body punch
enabling Job to counter with a crisp jab.
Balestrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Job.
Nice sprawl there from Balestrin as Job shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Balestrin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Job rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balestrin 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.#TD2#
Balestrin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Balestrin wants to get back to his feet but Job passes into half guard.
Balestrin is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balestrin taking some punishment here, with Job in his half guard. #T1#
Job trying to control the action but Balestrin is working from the bottom.
Job stalling.
Job lands strikes from half guard.
Job looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balestrin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Job working Balestrin over with strikes.
Balestrin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Job is trying for a kimura here. Balestrin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Job wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odd Job!
Odd Job is the new welterweight champion!

Event: CoMMA 1: Blyat vs Jesus
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Job to regain full guard.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Job is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bishop throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Job's body to avoid the submission. Job has instead reached around Bishop's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Job arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!

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