Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winters dodges the punch combination from Green. #TD#
Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winters quickly recovers to half guard.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Winters is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Green pushes past his half guard into mount!
Winters has given up his back.
Green is not going to allow Winters to sit and survive in this position.
Winters is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Green off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Winters can't escape the position. #T1#
Green trying to control momentarily.
Winters is in bad spot here.
Green is not going to allow Winters to sit and survive in this position.
Winters is really stuck here.
Green trying to control.#SUB#
Green tightening his grip on Winters, looking for the choke.
Winters looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Winters showing good submission defense here.
Winters tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters trying to control the hands but Green won't let him. #SUB#
Green is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Winters pushed the leg off.
Green is trying to stick to Winters's back but Winters is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Winters.
Winters 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.
Winters trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Green keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Green keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winters trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.#SUB#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Winters tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Green defends it well.
Green tries to work over Winters's front leg with a kick but Winters checks it. #TD#
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winters is looking for a sweep.
Green trying to control the position but Winters is working away.
Green tries to move to mount but Winters blocks the move with his legs.
Winters regains half guard.#SUB#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Winters trying to control here. #T1#
Green is looking to advance position but Winters won't allow it.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Winters tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green wants to take Winters's back but he can't do it this time.
Winters tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Winters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Green jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Winters is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Winters and Green has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Winters struggling a bit here.
Winters is being controlled here.
Green gets to mount! Winters was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Winters has given up his back here. #T3#
Winters just trying to survive but Green is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?
Green has the hooks in. Winters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Green is persistently looking for the submission but Winters is defending it well.
Winters rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Green working for the choke.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Green is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Winters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Green is hanging on to Winters's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB#
Green has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Winters is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Green gets his hands free as Winters looks to control.
Green controlling the position well here. Winters rolled but Green kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Winters trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green controlling well, preventing Winters from escaping the position.
Winters looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that second round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Winters closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Winters pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Winters, which made it look bad.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Winters gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Winters goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winters but great work by Green.#SUB#
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winters, who protects the arm well.
Winters is not content to let Green control the position.
You can see the frustration on Winters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Green trying to control the position but Winters is working away.
Winters wants to control but Green postures up.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Winters tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green tries to move to mount but Winters blocks the move with his legs.
Winters can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winters stops Green from passing to mount.
Green advances nicely into full mount.
Green is looking to work his way around to Winters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Winters swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Winters wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Winters gets back to half guard.#T3#
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters trying to control but Green postures up.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Winters keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
Winters wants to sweep but Green has passed to side control!
Winters trying to control but Green flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Green is not going to allow Winters to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Green haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green clearly takes that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Winters dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Winters has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winters trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Winters works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters laying and praying for a moment but Green takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Winters passes to side control.
Winters trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Winters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters controlling the pace.
Green tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters controlling the pace.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well. #SUB2#
Winters is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Winters wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Green is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Winters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Winters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Winters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winters wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Winters tries to clinch but Green moves away #TD#
so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Winters has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
Green is pressing down on Winters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winters is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green stalling away here and it's allowed Winters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #T1#
Winters working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Winters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green trying to pass the guard but Winters defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters is concentrating on defense, preventing Green from advancing position.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom.
Green trying to pass the guard but Winters defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winters defends it well.
Green passes to full mount!
Green avoids the attempt from Winters to control.#SUB#
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Winters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Winters shrugs it off.
Winters is working to get back to half guard.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but Winters doesn't allow it.
Winters tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Winters is trying to escape the mount but Green keeps good control and instead manages to take Winters's back.
Winters trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Green is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Green is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Winters trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Dick Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winters doesn't escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
Ed Green took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy wants to clinch.#TD#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Winters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Winters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Winters thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Winters wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murphy has passed into half guard! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Winters is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy passes Winters's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
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 Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winters did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Winters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winters is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winters avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy prevents Winters from improving his position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom. #T1#
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winters is concentrating on defense, preventing Murphy from advancing position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Winters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.#T2#
Winters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Winters passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there!
Winters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.#T3#
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Winters controlling the pace for now.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Winters content just to control the position here.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Winters wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters looking to finish with strikes here!
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Winters has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters 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##TD#
Winters looking to score a takedown here. Murphy is defending well but Winters drives through and ends up in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking to control. #SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murphy is not content to let Winters control the position. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Winters trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. #SUB#
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Winters trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy prevents Winters from moving into mount.
Winters controls the position from side control.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Winters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Winters wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Winters dives in and scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winters controls the pace.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Winters passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back!#T4#
Will Murphy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Winters is really stuck here.
Winters breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Winters controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ramirez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into half guard.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Winters is controlling well.
Winters is taking a breather. Ramirez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Winters's head to control him but Winters postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters slows the pace down in half guard.
Winters winds up and cracks Ramirez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Winters has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Winters moves nicely into side control.
Winters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Winters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ramirez prevents Winters from improving position.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Winters has an Americana. Ramirez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Winters is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Winters hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Winters!
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.
Richard Ramirez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll end you!'.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavaski swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Winters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chavaski on his heels. He'll look to pass Chavaski's guard now, I'm sure.
Winters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Winters won't allow Chavaski to sweep him here.
Winters controlling from the top position.
It looks like Winters might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski looking to control. #T1#
Winters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chavaski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Chavaski darts in and clinches Winters up against the cage.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Chavaski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chavaski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winters is defending well.#TD#
Chavaski has picked Winters up - he's going for a ride! Chavaski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Winters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winters is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters trying to control here. #T2#
Winters moves into full guard. #SUB#
Chavaski drops back looking for a leg! Winters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winters manages to kick Chavaski off! Chavaski jumps back into Winters's guard.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Winters's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski content to stall in guard here.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski is really struggling to control Winters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavaski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chavaski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Chavaski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Winters has recovered full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavaski is aware though and is defending well.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters controls Chavaski momentarily but Chavaski frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Winters is retaining full 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 Remi Chavaski 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 misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Chavaski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winters's guard.
Chavaski content to stall in guard here.
Chavaski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavaski trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winters has his foot on Chavaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chavaski sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Winters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavaski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chavaski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blaze Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavaski keeps working. #SUB2#
Winters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chavaski has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Chavaski struggling a bit here.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chavaski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
Chavaski won't allow Winters to pass to mount.
Winters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Chavaski wants to control but Winters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Winters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavaski to the mat! Chavaski manages to get full guard.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Chavaski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Winters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winters is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavaski trying to control but Winters postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters 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.#R3##TD#
Chavaski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winters was covering up waiting for the punch and Chavaski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winters looking to control.
Chavaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winters being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Winters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chavaski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Winters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chavaski tries to bench press Winters off him but Winters keeps the position.
Chavaski wants to control but Winters postures up.#T2#
Chavaski stops Winters from passing to mount.
Winters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A control attempt from Chavaski but he's now mounted!
Chavaski wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T3#
Chavaski is trying to escape the mount.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Winters prevents Chavaski from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chavaski tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters moves to back control.
Chavaski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chavaski rolls, trying to escape but Winters keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Winters tries for a takedown but Chavaski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winters fails to land the takedown.
Chavaski fails with the takedown.
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Chavaski shows good takedown defense.
Chavaski feinted with a counter takedown.
Remi Chavaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
Winters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Winters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chavaski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chavaski can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control but Winters flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T1##SUB2#
Winters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chavaski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Chavaski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chavaski breaks Winters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavaski is aware though and is defending well.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Winters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Chavaski trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Chavaski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Winters's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.#T3#
Chavaski slips nicely into half guard.
Winters trying to control here. #SUB2#
Winters actively working from the bottom here.
Winters controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Chavaski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Winters is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Remi Chavaski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Skinner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skinner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Skinner stuffs the takedown attempt from Winters. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
Winters sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Winters avoids it this time.
Winters darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Winters into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winters avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Winters is working for takedown but Skinner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winters takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
Winters shoots in but no luck this time.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winters.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Winters drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skinner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.#T1#
Skinner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Winters dives into side control.
Winters prevents Skinner from escaping the position.#SUB#
Winters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skinner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Winters is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Skinner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Winters gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Skinner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Winters lets go of the hold and Skinner can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Winters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Home!
Home tries to escape but Winters is in control.
Home bucks up and tries to throw Winters off but instead Winters has got his back!#SUB2#
Home is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Winters gets his way!
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters trying to control momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Home is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winters misses with a punch to the head.
Home is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Winters working for a choke but Home is defending well.
Home is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Winters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Home is defending well though. Winters let's go of the attempt for now.
Home is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Winters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Winters patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters is riding his opponent, not letting Home buck him off.
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now. #T3#
Winters thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters misses with an elbow to the head.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Home trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4##SUB2#
Winters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Home.
Will Winters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Home wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Home's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Home.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Home defends well and Winters ends up having to push Home into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Home swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Home misses the target.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Home sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Home is looking to clinch.
Home misses the jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Winters. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt
and Home counters with a lovely straight right hand!
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
A big right from Home misses.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winters.
No luck for Winters with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Home.
Winters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Home, as that shot connected.
Home looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Home throws a hook but Winters avoids it easily.
Winters wants to counter the offense by Home and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Home is looking to counter punch.
Winters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Winters staying out of range there.
Winters moves away from the strike by Home.
Home is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Home tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Home misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Winters gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Home wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him. #T2#
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Home is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters stops Home from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winters wants to control from the top but Home keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
New Home is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Home. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Home misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winters misses with a takedown
enabling Home to counter with a crisp jab.
Home tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Winters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Home manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Winters passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR#
Home scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Winters manages to mount him!
Home is trying to stand but he's just given Winters his back.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Home is trying to stand back up.
Winters trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Home doesn't escape.
Home is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Home manages to stand up with Winters still on his back. Eventually Winters drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Winters walks into a left hand.
Home keeps the fight on the outside.
Winters tries for a takedown but Home sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Home misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into Home's guard.
Winters is standing up over Home. Home looks to escape but Winters dives into side control. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Home is defending well.
Home on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Home tries to get out of the position.
Home is trying to buck Winters off.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Home keeps working.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Home!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Home dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Winters moves out of range as Home strikes.
Home throws the left hand but Winters avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Home.
Winters wants to clinch.
Home scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Winters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winters slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home is trying to escape back to his feet but Winters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
Home tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Home is trying to stand.
Winters throwing strikes here but Home is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Home is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Home bucks and avoids them well.
Home squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Winters working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Home turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Winters off and cradles Home's limp body as Winters celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Winters slips under a jab.
Shalashaska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winters.
Winters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalashaska tries to throw a body punch but Winters avoids it by throwing Shalashaska back against the cage.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Winters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shalashaska is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shalashaska tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters thows a huge punch but Shalashaska dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Shalashaska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Shalashaska is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Shalashaska trying to hold on to Winters's head to control him but Winters postures up. #SUB2#
Winters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
Winters postures up.
Winters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shalashaska controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Shalashaska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Winters has passed into side control.
Shalashaska is looking to reverse the position.
Winters controlling the position from side mount.
Winters trying to control the position but Shalashaska is working away. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Winters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Winters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shalashaska tries to improve position but can't.
Shalashaska sneaks back into half guard.
Winters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Winters wants to control from the top but Shalashaska keeps moving.
Winters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shalashaska haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters has his takedown stuffed
and Shalashaska counters with a right hand to the body.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#T4#
Shalashaska throws a hook but Winters blocks it.#TD2#
Shalashaska gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shalashaska is trying to control the position but Winters postures up.
Winters preventing the sweep.
Shalashaska is trying to keep Winters in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shalashaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shalashaska with the inside leg kick.
Winters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalashaska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalashaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Winters has Shalashaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalashaska lands a damaging elbow.
Winters tries for a takedown but Shalashaska manages to get underhooks.
Shalashaska trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska can't find room to land a body shot as Winters controls the action. #BC#
Shalashaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shalashaska but Shalashaska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#TD2#
Winters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shalashaska on his heels. He'll look to pass Shalashaska's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Shalashaska has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
Winters advances position into side control!
Winters is trying to move to mount but Shalashaska reverses beautifully and ends up in Winters's guard.
Winters trying to keep a closed guard but Shalashaska is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shalashaska avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Winters 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. #T2#
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.
Shalashaska stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.
Shalashaska passes Winters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters trying to control but Shalashaska postures up. #T3#
Winters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Shalashaska wants to work for an arm triangle but Winters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shalashaska slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Shalashaska wants to work for an arm triangle but Winters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Shalashaska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalashaska tries to work over Winters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shalashaska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winters fails to pull guard. #BC#
Shalashaska breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Shalashaska dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winters tries to clinch but Shalashaska moves out of range.
Winters with a poor takedown
and Shalashaska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shalashaska defends well and Winters ends up having to push Shalashaska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Winters moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Winters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shalashaska trying his best to control but Winters has mounted him.
Shalashaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winters looking to ground and pound but Shalashaska is blocking nicely.
Shalashaska is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Shalashaska prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Shalashaska tries to hold on but Winters postures up.#T1#
Shalashaska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shalashaska is looking to improve his position.
Winters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalashaska is doing well to control the position and prevent Winters from advancing to side control.
Winters trying to control from Shalashaska's half guard. Shalashaska has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Shalashaska is keeping the position.
Winters is looking to work some ground and pound but Shalashaska has wrist control.
Winters being controlled here momentarily.
Winters won't allow Shalashaska to sweep him here.
Winters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shalashaska but Shalashaska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#T3#
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shalashaska swivels and escapes.
Shalashaska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winters.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winters.
Shalashaska misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Winters drives through and clinches with Shalashaska against the cage.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Winters wants a takedown.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Winters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalashaska smiles and moves away.
Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Winters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shalashaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Shalashaska's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winters checks a low kick from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska stuffs the takedown attempt from Winters. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
Shalashaska connects with a body shot.
Shalashaska with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Shalashaska misses with a low kick.
Adam Shalashaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shalashaska tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shalashaska to the ground. Shalashaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shalashaska was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Winters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Winters moves out of range.
Winters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Shalashaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Winters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shalashaska wants to stand back up but Winters manages to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Shalashaska's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters cracks Shalashaska with a big right hand but Shalashaska just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Shalashaska.
I think Shalashaska 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Winters is looking to clinch.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Winters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Winters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winters trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winters has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Winters has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Winters has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Winters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Winters wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winters passes into side control, despite Williams's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Winters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Winters working away.
Winters throws a strike aimed at the side of Williams's head but Williams avoids it well.#SUB#
Winters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winters's best efforts.#SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to control but Winters postures up.
Williams tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
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 Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Winters.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winters to the mat! Winters manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard. #REVR#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle here but Winters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Winters is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams. #SUB2#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winters is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Winters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winters has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Winters wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T3#
Winters trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Winters looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Williams working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Dick Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Williams.#CL#
Winters clinches with his opponent.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Winters has double underhooks. #TD#
Winters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Winters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams is trying to control Winters's posture. Winters takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Williams! Winters is rotating here... this could be the end... Williams is out! Winters has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Winters or perhaps it was just good defense by Balestrin, which made it look bad.
Balestrin stuffs the takedown.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Balestrin.
Winters unleashes a big counter combination but Balestrin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winters fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Balestrin misses the target.
Balestrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Julio Balestrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
Balestrin throws out a loose jab but Winters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balestrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balestrin throws a right hand that Winters ducks under and follows up with a left that Winters also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Balestrin misses.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.
Winters doesn't manage to clinch there - Balestrin circles away.
Balestrin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balestrin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balestrin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Winters has his takedown stuffed
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winters shoots in for a takedown but Balestrin shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Winters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balestrin sprawls well initially but Winters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Winters trying to control from half guard but Balestrin is working away.
Balestrin won't allow Winters to pass to mount.
Winters passes to full mount!
Balestrin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balestrin tries to get out of the position.
Balestrin holds on to Winters as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Winters throwing strikes here but Balestrin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Balestrin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters punching from mount but Balestrin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Winters throws some wild stikes that Balestrin manages to avoid easily.
Balestrin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Balestrin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Winters has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Balestrin manages to get his head free but now Winters has transitioned to an armbar! Balestrin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Winters! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
Winters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tillet wants to improve his position but Winters is controlling well.
Winters is looking to advance position but Tillet won't allow it.
Winters trying to control from half guard but Tillet is working away.
Winters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tillet flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Tillet is pressing down on Winters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Tillet wants to control but Winters passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters wants to pass to mount but Tillet is defending the position.
Well, if Winters 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.
Winters works his way into full mount! #T2#
Tillet regains half guard.
Tillet is refusing to be controlled, as Winters sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tillet is defending against the submission attempts here by Winters.
Tillet trying to control here. #T3#
Tillet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winters.
Tillet is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tillet desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Winters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Winters is keen to just control but Tillet is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown. Tillet tries to sprawl out of it but Winters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tillet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tillet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tillet throws out the jab. #CL#
Winters takes the fight into the clinch.
Winters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tillet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tillet lands with a left to the head.
Tillet wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tillet.
Winters tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Winters has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tillet clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Winters not allowing Tillet to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tillet showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Tillet gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
Winters has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tillet after a bit of a struggle.
Winters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tillet smiles and moves away.
Tillet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillet swinging wildly here.
Winters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters tries to clinch but Tillet is having none of it.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tillet as he jumps to the side.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tillet swivels and escapes.
Winters shoots in and drives through. Tillet sprawls well.
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tillet swats away the attempt to clinch by Winters.
Winters tries to clinch up.
Winters tries to clinch but Tillet is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Tillet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Tillet.#TD2#
Winters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Tillet postures up in Winters's guard and throws a big left but Winters blocks it.
Winters trying to keep a closed guard but Tillet is proving a slippery customer.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet. #SUB#
Winters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tillet is in close to Winters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tillet distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Winters keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tillet working his ground and pound in the gym.
Winters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tillet preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tillet throws out the jab. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Winters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tillet on his heels. He'll look to pass Tillet's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tillet is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tillet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Winters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tillet is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters controls Tillet momentarily but Tillet frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Tillet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Winters wants to clinch.
Winters is looking to clinch but Tillet is avoiding it.
Winters doesn't manage to clinch there - Tillet circles away.
Tillet with a jab.
Winters tries to clinch but Tillet is having none of it. #TD#
Winters gets a takedown into half guard.
Tillet wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Tillet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tillet wants to improve his position but Winters is controlling well. #T1#
Winters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tillet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back!#SUB2#
Tillet working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tillet has the hooks in. Winters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tillet is punishing Winters with some ground and pound. #T2#
Winters trying to control the hands but Tillet won't let him.
Winters tries to escape but Tillet has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tillet lands with a hammerfist to the side of Winters's head.
Winters staying busy and making it hard for Tillet to control. #T3#
Tillet avoiding Winters 's attempts to control his hands.
Winters is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Winters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tillet. #SUB2#
Tillet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winters tries to roll but Tillet sticks to his back.
Tillet missing with strikes. #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.
Winters is really stuck here.
Winters just trying to survive but Tillet is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tillet is working the ground and pound. Can Winters escape?
Tillet controlling well, preventing Winters from escaping the position.
Winters is covering up but some of the strikes from Tillet are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Tillet is looking for a choke. Winters gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Winters manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Tillet really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##TD#
Winters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tillet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tillet 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#
Tillet throwing shots but Winters is blocking nicely.
Winters is staying active underneath Tillet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tillet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Winters to regain full guard.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters is looking to sweep but instead, Tillet has passed into half guard. #T1#
Tillet trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
Winters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tillet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tillet's back!
Tillet just trying to survive but Winters is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Winters is looking for the choke from the back position but Tillet is controlling his hands well.
Good control from Winters.
Tillet turns into Winters and is now in his guard. #T2##SUB#
Winters is looking for a triangle but Tillet pushes his legs off easily.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tillet postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tillet, into his guard. #REVR#
Winters preventing the sweep.
Tillet keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Winters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tillet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tillet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tillet! #REVB#
Tillet is chipping away with strikes.
Tillet wants to control for a moment but Winters uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tillet is thwarting Winters's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Winters tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tillet has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Winters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet looking to finish Winters with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winters!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Tillet dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Winters closes the distance and clinches up with Tillet, looking for a takedown. Winters pushes Tillet against the cage but Tillet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Tillet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tillet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winters eats them both and turns towards Tillet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense.
Winters tries to clinch there but Tillet circles away.
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tillet swivels and escapes.
Winters wants to clinch.
Tillet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tillet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winters. Winters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tillet scores with a three punch combo!
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Winters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tillet's half guard.
Tillet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winters's back!
Winters trying to control the hands but Tillet won't let him.
Winters tries to escape the position. #T2#
Tillet punishes Winters with strikes from the back mount.
Tillet scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Winters is looking for a way out.
Tillet has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Winters.
Tillet softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winters tries to escape the position.
Winters is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Winters grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillet throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Winters avoids the strikes from Tillet.
Tillet has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winters's body.
Tillet lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Winters trying to control the hands but Tillet breaks the grip.
Good control from Tillet.#T4#
Tillet lands shots from the back. #ROC2#Winters is rocked!
Winters trying to control the position but Tillet manages to sink in the hooks.
Winters is covering up but some of the strikes from Tillet are getting through and doing damage.
Tillet lands punches and elbows.
Oh Winters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winters is in bad spot here.
Tillet lands a series of strikes from the back and Winters goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet! Maurice Tillet retains his welterweight title!

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winters blocks a jab.
Kwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWinters.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwong enables Winters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kwong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Winters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Kwong is keeping the position.
Winters trying to control but Kwong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there. #T1#
Winters passes Kwong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters prevents Kwong from improving his position.
Kwong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Winters wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Winters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters shoots in and drives through. Kwong sprawls well.
Kwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kwong tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kwong to the ground. Kwong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kwong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Winters back to the cage. Kwong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwong defends it nicely.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
Kwong stuns Winters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kwong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Kwong throws a hook but Winters blocks it.
Kwong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kwong scores with a jab.
Winters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kwong defends well and Winters ends up having to push Kwong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kwong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Winters back to the cage. Kwong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Kwong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kwong scores with a shot to the body.
Kwong lands with a hook. Winters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winters walks into a straight right hand from Kwong.
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown. Kwong tries to sprawl out of it but Winters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kwong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kwong lands with a cross.
Kwong scores with the left hand. Winters knows he should have avoided that one.
Winters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Kwong jabs Winters right on the nose. Winters blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Winters is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Kwong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwong lands a jab to the nose.
Kwong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winters moves away.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Winters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winters wants to clinch up but Kwong keeps it at a distance.
Winters wants to clinch up but Kwong keeps it at a distance.
Kwong lands with a straight right. Winters didn't see that one coming.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong lands a nice shot that snaps Winters's head back.
Winters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winters avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong throws a jab when Winters was well out of range.
Winters takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Winters scores with a takedown into Kwong's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Winters moves into range and clinches up with Kwong.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Winters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kwong has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Winters is pressing down on Kwong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kwong is holding on for now.
Winters passes into side control, despite Kwong's attempt to control the position.
Winters working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong prevents Winters from improving position.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Kwong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kwong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winters wants to control for a moment but Kwong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kwong tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters throwing shots but Kwong is blocking nicely. #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#
Kwong is defending against the submission attempts here by Winters.
Winters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kwong!
Kwong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Winters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kwong can't escape the position.
Winters wants to control the pace but Kwong is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Winters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Kwong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Winters thowing shots but they're missing.
Winters misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kwong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kwong blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winters looking to control but Kwong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?
Winters fails to take his opponent's back.
Kwong has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Winters looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kwong fending off the submission attempt from Winters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winters has a takedown stuffed.
Winters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winters there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Kwong.
Winters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a double jab.
Winters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kwong stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters closes the distance and clinches up with Kwong, looking for a takedown. Winters pushes Kwong against the cage but Kwong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
Winters shoots and misses
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winters walks into a jab.
Kwong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dick Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters staying out of range there.
Kwong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong connects with a jab.#T1#
Jab, jab by Kwong - just one landing.
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwong finish him?
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kwong defends well and Winters ends up having to push Kwong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Winters drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kwong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Winters's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwasi Kwong!
Our winner, Kwasi Kwong, 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: 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#
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Winters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skinner to the ground. Winters is now in Skinner's guard.
Winters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skinner's guard.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skinner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Skinner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winters wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner is trying to control but Winters passes into side control!
Skinner is looking to get back to his feet here but Winters is keeping cool and he's managed to take Skinner's back.#T1##SUB2#
Skinner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Winters.
Winters has good solid back control here.
Winters missing with punches from the back.
Winters controls the action.#SUB2#
Winters working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Skinner is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Winters has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Skinner taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Winters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xomme.
Winters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xomme.
Nice takedown defense from Winters. No joy for Xomme on that attempt.
Winters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xomme defends it well.
Xomme doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away. #TD2#
Xomme tries to sprawl but Winters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Xomme is trying to escape back to his feet but Winters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Xomme looks to move to half guard but instead Winters has passed into mount! Damn!
Winters controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Winters working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Xomme turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Winters off and cradles Xomme's limp body as Winters celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dick Winters!
A very excited looking Dick Winters made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Behnder gets a clinch. #TD#
Behnder jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving. #SUB#
Behnder looking for subs off his back but Winters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behnder defending well though. #T1#
Winters thows a huge punch but Behnder dodges it nicely.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Behnder is working hard here to advance position.
Behnder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Behnder trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder'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 Behnder is on top in guard. #REVR#
Behnder controlling from the top position.
Winters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Behnder wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Behnder gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Behnder has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
Behnder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Behnder looking for a sweep. Not yet Behnder, not yet. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into half guard.
Winters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winters moves nicely into side control.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Behnder fails with the takedown.
Behnder shoots for a takedown but Winters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behnder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Behnder. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Behnder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Winters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Behnder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Behnder tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Behnder to the ground. Behnder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Behnder clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Winters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Behnder is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Behnder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Behnder not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to pass to mount but Winters is defending the position. #T1#
Behnder wants to take a breather but Winters is having none of it.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Behnder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Behnder trying to mount his opponent but Winters defends it.
Behnder is taking a breather. Winters 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Behnder is pressing down on Winters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winters is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters is thwarting Behnder's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Winters is taking a breather. Behnder 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.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Behnder trying to control here.
Winters prevents Behnder from improving his position.
Behnder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.#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.#SUB2#
Winters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Behnder has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Winters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Behnder's half guard.
Behnder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winters.
Behnder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Behnder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters 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!#R3##TD2#
Winters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Behnder was covering up waiting for the punch and Winters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winters being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to control the position but Winters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Behnder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Behnder looking for a sweep. Not yet Behnder, not yet.
Behnder is looking to sweep but instead, Winters has passed into half guard.
Behnder is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?
Winters is pressing down on Behnder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Behnder is holding on for now.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Behnder is positioning himself well to prevent Winters advancing to mount.
Behnder moves into full guard.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown. Behnder tries to sprawl out of it but Winters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Behnder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Winters. No joy for Behnder on that attempt. #TD2#
Behnder gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winters uses it to pass to side control.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
Winters has control of an arm but Behnder manages to advance to Winters's back!#SUB#
Winters defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Winters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Behnder is trying to keep Winters in close. #SUB#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Behnder controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters is pushing down on Behnder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Behnder is fighting to maintain full guard but Winters has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Behnder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Behnder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winters is fending him off so far but Behnder persists. Nope, Winters circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Behnder is defended easily by Winters.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Behnder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Dick Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Behnder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Behnder!
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Behnder wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Behnder is working to get back to half guard.
Behnder regains half guard.#SUB2#
Winters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Winters passes into side control, despite Behnder's attempt to control the position.
Behnder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.
Winters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Behnder really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Behnder tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behnder wants to control but Winters postures up.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Behnder seems a little lost for a moment, as Winters dominates the positioning.
Winters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Behnder!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T1#
Winters prevents Behnder from getting the reversal.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Behnder is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winters is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Behnder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marcus Behnder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Behnder is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Behnder bucks and avoids them well.
Behnder is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Behnder working to try and regain half guard.
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T3#
Behnder is working to get back to half guard.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Winters prevents Behnder from getting the reversal.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Winters is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Behnder is surviving well by controlling Winters's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winters 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters is the new welterweight champion!
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: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winters checks the leg kick.
No misses with a body shot.
Winters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but No defends it well.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. No tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag No to the ground. No escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Winters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. No looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
No is trying to get back to half guard.
Winters working away.
No 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters has control of an arm but No manages to advance to Winters's back!
No is hanging on to Winters's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
No is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T1#
No just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Winters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
No working for a choke but Winters is defending well.
No has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Winters trying to control the hands but No won't let him. #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.
Winters turns into No and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
No has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winters 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 No.
No is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
Winters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
No might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A control attempt from No but he's now mounted!
No wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
No is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters looking to control but No is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
No tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
No 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.
No gets full guard.#SUB#
No working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No is trying to control the position but Winters postures up.
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 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#
Winters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? No is fending him off so far but Winters persists. Nope, No circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Winters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
No trying his best to control but Winters has mounted him.
No wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Winters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
No is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
No is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
No wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
No is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters throws some wild stikes that No manages to avoid easily.
Winters wants to control but No has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
No looking for a kimura from the bottom but Winters passes into side control!#T2#
No is looking for a sweep.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but No keeps working.
No is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Winters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
No is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it. #T3#
Winters working the ground and pound but No is defending the strikes.
A control attempt from No but he's now mounted!
No is trying desperately to improve position.
No wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#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.
No is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Winters has hold of No's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and No manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
No slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
No trying to control here. #SUB2#
Winters seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters 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. This is the final round!#R3#
No leaves Winters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like No was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winters.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from No.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
Hells No has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.#TD2#
Winters scores with a takedown into No's guard.#SUB#
No looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
No working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
No working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Winters has passed into half guard!
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
No trying to control here. #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.#SUB#
No has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Winters escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Winters!
Winters trying to control the position but No is working away.
Hells No has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winters slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by No.
Winters tries to control but No wriggling away. #T3#
No wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Winters.
Winters prevents No from getting the reversal.
No tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
No tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winters is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, No has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Winters avoids the attempt from No to control.
No is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
No flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winters 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Winters scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winters manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Winters looking to control.
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Wei has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. 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.
Wei throws a big right hand that misses.
Wei wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Wei content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Wei is working Winters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wei postures up in Winters's guard and throws a big left but Winters blocks it.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wei postures up in Winters's guard and throws a big left but Winters blocks it.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters has Wei pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winters is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Winters slips a jab from Wei.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wei enables Winters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winters connects with a couple of short punches.
Winters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winters throws a strike aimed at the side of Wei's head but Wei avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wei is trying to stand up here but Winters is controlling him well.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Wei is defending well.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Winters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winters postures up.
Wei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wei is trying to control the position but Winters postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD#
Winters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wei is trying to defend but Winters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Winters wants to free his trapped foot but Wei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wei sprawls well. Wei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winters taking a breather here.
Winters throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei struggling a bit here.
Wei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Winters is staying active.#T1#
Wei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winters trying to control the action but Wei is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wei is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Winters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wei is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wei tries to escape but Winters is in control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it.
Wei tries to bench press Winters off him but Winters keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters dives in for a single leg takedown but Wei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wei's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Winters drags the fight down to the ground.
Winters has his hands on Wei's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters is trying to control the position but Wei postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhang Wei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei throws a right and a left that Winters avoids nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Wei tries to sprawl but Winters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wei is positioning himself well to prevent Winters advancing to mount.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters is thwarting Wei's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winters in particular looking to stall.
Winters wants to free his trapped foot but Wei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wei pinned against the cage. Wei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wei. #TD#
Winters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wei quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Winters seems to be working for a kimura but Wei defends the submission attempt.
Winters wants to control but Wei is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is doing well to control the position and prevent Winters from advancing to side control.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Wei defends it. #T1#
Wei is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wei avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winters wants to control but Wei is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters looks for a takedown but Wei sprawls well.
Winters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wei avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Wei.
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wei swivels and escapes.
Winters darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Winters into the cage.
Wei is trying to force a seperation but Winters has the dominant position.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Wei has him pressed against the cage.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei avoids a wild elbow strike from Winters.
Wei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Winters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wei missing with a left hand there. Winters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winters shoots in for a double leg but Wei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wei.#T3#
The fighters circling - Wei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winters moves out of range as Wei strikes.
Winters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wei. Those never looked like landing.
Wei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winters defending well as Wei loads up on a big left hand.
Winters staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Wei.
Winters moves out of range as Wei strikes.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wei.
Winters dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Winters's head and hops out.
Wei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Winters feints and as Wei raises his hands in defense, Winters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Wei keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass. #T4#
Wei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei looking for a sweep. Not yet Wei, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wei 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wei!
A very excited looking Zhang Wei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IXF L
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Behnder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Behnder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winters is trying to defend but Behnder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Behnder is looking for a kimura but Winters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Behnder to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winters's coaches at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork 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.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Winters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Behnder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Behnder keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Behnder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Behnder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winters stacks Behnder 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 Winters!#T2#
Winters in side control, throwing shots but Behnder defends.
Behnder tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.#SUB#
Winters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behnder, who protects the arm well.
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder wants to control but Winters postures up.#T3#
Behnder is letting Winters control him for a moment.
Winters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Behnder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Behnder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winters pinned against the cage. Winters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Behnder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Behnder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Winters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Winters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Winters as Behnder shoots in.
Winters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Behnder struggling a bit here.
Winters wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Winters working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Behnder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winters's guard! Nice work there by Behnder!
Behnder looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winters dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Behnder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Winters is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.
Behnder trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Behnder controlling the position for now.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Behnder with the active half guard here but Winters passes nicely into side control.
Behnder tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.
Winters wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behnder is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Behnder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Behnder.
Behnder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Behnder tries to sprawl but Winters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Behnder defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Winters shoots in and bounces Behnder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Behnder working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Behnder looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Behnder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Winters rolls with it to try and escape but Behnder cranks on the arm and Winters is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Marcus Behnder 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: IXF XLVII
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Winters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Damien!
Damien gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Damien actively working from the bottom here.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Winters seems to be working for a kimura but Damien defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Damien looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Damien gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damien working a defensive guard here.
Winters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Winters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Damien working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Damien trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Damien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Damien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.#SUB#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Winters postures up.
Damien pulls Winters in to control the position. #SUB#
Damien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Damien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Winters moves away from the strike by Damien.
Damien throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Damien gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Damien seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Damien keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass. #SUB#
Damien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Damien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winters's waist but Winters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damien off to one side. #TD2#
Winters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Damien wants to control but Winters postures up.#SUB2#
Winters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Damien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Damien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
An elbow from Winters crashes against the mat.
Damien tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.
Damien sneaks back into half guard.
Damien is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.
Damien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#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.#SUB#
Damien looking for subs from the bottom but Winters mounts him!#SUB2#
Winters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Damien is on top in guard.
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damien trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom.
Damien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3##SUB#
Damien moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Winters has worked his arm free - good work by Winters!
Damien trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Damien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damien wants to control but Winters is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Damien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winters, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Damien tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters looking for a sweep but Damien has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Winters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Damien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Winters drives through with a takedown into Damien's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Winters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winters advances to half guard.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Damien is doing well to control the position and prevent Winters from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Damien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Damien wants to get back to full guard.
Damien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Damien working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily. #SUB#
Damien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Damien has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winters 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 Damien.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Damien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Damien regains half guard.
Damien trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Damien actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Damien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Damien wants to control but Winters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Winters trying to pass the guard but Damien defending well.
Winters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Damien defending well though.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winters is thwarting Damien's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Winters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Damien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winters pushing down on Damien's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Damien trying to control but Winters postures up.
Damien tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.#T4#
Damien trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Damien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Damien defends it.
Damien trying to hold on to Winters's head to control him but Winters postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters throws a strike but Damien avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Damien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winters defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters really dominated that round.
That's time! Damien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD2#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters is taking a breather. Damien 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.
Winters uses his free foot to push down on Damien's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Damien.
Damien is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters looking to control but Damien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Damien tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Damien is working to get back to half guard.
Winters looking to finish Damien with some ground and pound. This is bad for Damien!
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Damien is looking to escape.
Damien is desperately trying to improve his position but Winters has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Damien bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Damien stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.
Damien wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Winters is retaining full guard.
Damien wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters 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.#T3#
Damien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Damien is looking to advance position but Winters has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Damien working to try and regain half guard.
Damien tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Damien is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Damien tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Damien regains half guard.#SUB#
Damien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winters throwing shots but Damien is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters is thwarting Damien's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Winters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Damien's half guard.
Winters uses his free foot to push down on Damien's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Damien.
Damien tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Winters looking to control but Damien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damien wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Winters jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damien is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damien and Winters has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Winters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
Damien is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it.
Winters gets to mount! Damien was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Damien tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Damien is looking to get to half guard.
Damien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Damien is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Winters is working for a guillotine from mount but Damien frees his head quite easily.
Winters throws some wild stikes that Damien manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Damien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Damien 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 Damien's attempts to control the position.
Damien is trying to get back to full guard.
Damien is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damien avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Damien is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Damien 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 Damien is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Winters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters is the new welterweight champion!
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: IXF XLI
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1##TD#
Caramel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters wants to hit a sweep here but Caramel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winters there!
Winters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Winters trying to hold on to Caramel's head to control him but Caramel postures up.
Winters gets back to full guard.
Caramel throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caramel's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel working some strikes from top position.
Caramel trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Winters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caramel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winters working a defensive guard here.
Caramel lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Caramel throws a sloppy strike and Winters has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Caramel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Winters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##TD#
Damien gets the takedown into side control.
Winters looks to move to half guard but instead Damien has passed into mount! Damn!
Winters is looking to improve his position but Damien isn't that keen on the idea.
Damien tries to control but Winters wriggling away.
Winters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters is trying to reverse the position but instead Damien has taken his back - oops!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Damien is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Winters has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Damien has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Winters taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Damien doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Damien!
Jake Damien retains his welterweight title!

Event: IXF XXXI
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Winters does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Winters moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Winters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Watt wants to stand and escape but instead Winters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Winters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watt has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winters tries to free his leg and advance position but Watt is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winters trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. #T1#
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winters passes Watt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Watt is defending well.
Winters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Watt is trying to stand up here but Winters is controlling him well.
Winters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winters passes into side control, despite Watt's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Winters tries for a kimura but Watt is defending well.
Watt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Watt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Winters! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Watt has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ousmane. #TD#
Ousmane gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ousmane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg. #SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura here.
Ousmane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ousmane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is trying to control the position but Winters postures up. #T1#
Ousmane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Ousmane.#SUB#
Winters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ousmane is trying to hold Winters in close to prevent damage but Winters has managed to pass into half guard.
Ousmane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ousmane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Winters is looking to advance position but Ousmane won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ousmane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winters prevents Ousmane from improving his position.
Ousmane wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.
Ousmane tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Ousmane keeps trying to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ousmane is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ousmane tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ousmane to the ground. Ousmane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ousmane shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Winters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ousmane is in trouble now - Winters has advanced to mount!
Ousmane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Ousmane tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters trying to control but Ousmane is having none of it. #T4#
Ousmane tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Winters prevents Ousmane from getting the reversal.
Ousmane wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Ousmane is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Winters has control of Ousmane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ousmane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ousmane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winters circles away.
Winters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ousmane sprawls well. Ousmane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane goes for a double leg but Winters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winters continues to drive forward.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
Winters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ousmane circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ousmane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ousmane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ousmane can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ousmane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is working Winters over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ousmane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ousmane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winters is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ousmane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ousmane trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away.
Ousmane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ousmane is nestled in close to Winters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ousmane.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Ousmane has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ousmane is looking for a kimura here.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Winters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ousmane.
Ousmane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Winters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ousmane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ousmane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ousmane is trying to control. Winters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winters has hold of Ousmane's hands but Ousmane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ousmane slips a nice elbow through Winters's hands, connecting with Winters's forehead.#SUB2#
Ousmane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ousmane is stalling here. Winters is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ousmane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winters has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Ousmane gets back to half guard.
Ousmane is trying to control but Winters passes into side control!
Ousmane wants to control but Winters postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters advances to mount.
Ousmane is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kofi Ousmane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ousmane shoots in for a double leg but Winters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Winters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ousmane tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg.
Winters is trying to control the action in half guard but Ousmane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ousmane wants to get back to full guard but Winters has mounted him!
Ousmane wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.#T1#
Ousmane working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Winters jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ousmane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ousmane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winters's best efforts.
Ousmane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Winters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ousmane trying to keep a closed guard but Winters is proving a slippery customer.
Ousmane looking for a sweep. Not yet Ousmane, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ousmane pulls Winters in close to prevent any damage.
Winters preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ousmane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ousmane has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Ousmane shoots in and bounces Winters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ousmane throws a big elbow that misses.
Winters controlling Ousmane's posture.
Ousmane throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Ousmane trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ousmane is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Winters has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ousmane is looking to defend but Winters has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ousmane! Winters pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ousmane taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Winters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Shalashaska looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Winters is defending well. Shalashaska quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Winters has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shalashaska celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska is the new welterweight champion!
Adam Shalashaska was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 21
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Winters staying out of range there.
Winters wants to clinch.
Winters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Maitonaama.
Winters tries to clinch up.
Maitonaama throws a body shot but no joy.
Winters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maitonaama tries to bum rush Winters with a series of wild strikes but Winters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maitonaama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winters at a distance.
Maitonaama misses with a hook. Winters ducked under it nicely.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama misses with a looping right.
Winters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maitonaama is fending him off so far but Winters persists. Nope, Maitonaama circles away and we're back to standing.
Maitonaama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winters tries for a takedown but Maitonaama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maitonaama stuffs the takedown attempt from Winters. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Winters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maitonaama napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Maitonaama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Winters advances to mount.
Maitonaama stops Winters from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Winters controlling his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maitonaama is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
Winters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Winters works his way to his opponent's back.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Winters working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Maitonaama is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Winters has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Maitonaama taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Winters!
Our winner, Dick Winters, 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 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Winters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winters is in Shark's guard.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shark working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily. #SUB2#
Shark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
Shark is pulling down on Winters's head. It's preventing any offense from Winters, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winters 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 Shark.#SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shark trying to control from the bottom.
Shark is not content to let Winters control the position.
Well, if Winters 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shark manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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#
Shark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into half guard. #SUB#
Winters seems to be working for a kimura but Shark defends the submission attempt.
Winters is thwarting Shark's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shark is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions off his back.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shark tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Winters not doing much here. #T4#
Shark misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shark looking for a kimura from the bottom but Winters passes into side control!#SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shark is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Winters looking to score a takedown here. Shark is defending well but Winters drives through and ends up in Shark's guard.
Shark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Shark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Winters escapes and throws Shark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Winters is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shark keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Shark tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters trying to control but Shark is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shark is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Winters is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Winters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shark is on top in guard. #T3#
Shark trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Shark throws a strike but Winters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shark has an active guard here but Winters has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions off his back.
Shark is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Shark trying to control but Winters postures up.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Winters sits in half guard.
Winters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shark tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark 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.
Shark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shark is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that second round.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Winters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shark quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Shark actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shark wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark wants to sweep but Winters has passed to side control!
Shark trying his best to control but Winters has mounted him.#T1#
Shark working to try and regain half guard.
Shark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shark is looking to get to half guard.
Shark tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Shark wants to control but Winters is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shark working to try and regain half guard.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Shark wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Shark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Winters avoids the attempt from Shark to control.
Shark is trying desperately to improve position.
Winters avoids the attempt from Shark to control.
Winters trying to control but Shark is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Winters is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shark is surviving well by controlling Winters's body position as best he can.
Shark is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Winters looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark manages to regain half guard. Good work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winters shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Winters avoids them all with ease.
Winters feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winters stops Smith from standing up. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Winters has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Smith taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1##TD#
Winters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Winters takes a little break here. Maloney wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maloney is trying to buck Winters off.
The referee asks Winters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Winters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Winters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maloney seems a little lost for a moment, as Winters dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Maloney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Winters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Winters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maloney, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Maloney tries to escape back to his feet but Winters has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Maloney's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Maloney is tapping! Winters saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Winters!
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.

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