Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siddik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and San tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San sprawls well. San wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet.
Siddik misses with a left hand
and San counters with a nice low kick that buckles Siddik's knee momentarily.
Siddik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A low kick from San misses #TD2#
and Siddik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
San is controlling Siddik's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Siddik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.
San controlling the position.
San has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
San is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Siddik wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siddik is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siddik avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with San in particular looking to stall.
Siddik is controlling San's trapped leg to prevent San from advancing to side control.#T3#
San slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
San throws out a leg kick but Siddik moves out of range and San only half commits.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siddik or perhaps it was just good defense by San, which made it look bad.
Siddik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and San counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik misses with a straight right.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siddik.
Siddik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. San catches Siddik right on the button with a cross.
Siddik misses with a shot to the body
and San counters with a good low kick that Siddik was not able to check.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.#T4#
Siddik missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
San shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siddik misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
San lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siddik takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
Siddik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San counters with a good low kick that Siddik was not able to check.
Siddik looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San cracks a nice hook into Siddik's ribs.
San is looking to slow Siddik down with leg kicks.
San throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
San swings for the body but Siddik moves out of range.
Siddik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Siddik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siddik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shichiroji San is winning the standup battle so far.
Siddik misses with a hook
and Siddik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San scores with the left hand. Siddik knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siddik.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San scores with a nice right hand.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San lunges at Siddik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siddik's hand.
San misses with a body shot.
Siddik moves out of range of the strikes.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but San pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Siddik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Siddik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siddik misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shichiroji San is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Siddik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from San with a body shot.
Siddik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but San swivels and escapes.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
San throws a looping overhand right but Siddik ducks down to avoid it.
San lands with an uppercut that bounces Siddik off the cage and back into range.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siddik slips under a jab.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siddik.
San moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Siddik.
San connects with the punch.#T2#
San works Siddik's body with a nice hook.
San throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siddik can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by San.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siddik moves away.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from San. No joy for Siddik on that attempt. #KD#
San drops Siddik with a beautiful combination! Siddik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - San is looking for the KO!#ROC#Siddik is rocked!
Siddik is breathing heavily.
San lands a nice looking body shot.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siddik.
San scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
San lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siddik's sensitive parts.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Siddik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
San catches Siddik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
San scores with a punch to the head.
Siddik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by San. Beautiful body shot.
San ducks under a wild hook from Siddik.
Siddik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siddik in his tracks.
Siddik is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
A jab from San finds it's way through Siddik's defenses.
San will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
Siddik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
San fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siddik.
Siddik seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Siddik misses with a right hand
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
San displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siddik.
San throws a nice looking combination but Siddik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but San pushes his down on his head and steps out.
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San with a jab.
Siddik looks to clinch
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siddik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siddik tries to close the distance and clinch up but San swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Siddik blocks the leg kick.
San feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siddiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
San stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Siddik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in San's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from San lands.
Siddik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Siddik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
San misses with a hook. Siddik ducked under it nicely.
Siddik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
San misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by San.
San getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik with a poor takedown
and San counters with a straight right hand.
Siddik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San avoids the body shot from Siddik.
Siddik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siddik.#T1#
San scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siddik.
San wants to land a leg kick but Siddik is out of range. #CL2#
Siddik darts in and clinches San up against the cage.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siddik goes for a takedown in the clinch but San prevents it.
Siddik lands a hook to the side of the head.
San lands with a light punch inside.
Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. San avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.#TD2#
Siddik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, San regains guard.
San controlling the position.#T2#
San utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
San is pulling down on Siddik's head. It's preventing any offense from Siddik, at least for the moment.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siddik's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San tries to stand but Siddik is controlling from the bottom.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik wants to control but San passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Siddik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
San seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shichiroji San is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
San continues to stall.
Siddik trying to control but San postures up.
San controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siddik trying to control from the bottom.
San not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siddik manages to avoid it.
San scores with a hook to the body. Siddik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Siddik drops his hands momentarily and San takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San throws the kick towards the body but Siddik avoids it.
San lands a leg kick that knocks Siddik off balance momentarily.
Siddik throws a poor cross that misses
letting San counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shichiroji San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for San, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Siddik misses with an uppercut
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Siddik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Irwin trying to control the position.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Irwin trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Siddik looks winded!
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siddik defends well.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin working a defensive guard here.
Siddik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Irwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#SUB#
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control the position.
Irwin wants to hit a sweep here but Siddik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Irwin there!
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Irwin striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems. #SUB#
Irwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siddik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siddik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin 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.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Irwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin 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.
Irwin trying to control the position.
Siddik distracts Irwin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Siddik has Irwin pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Siddik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Siddik frees his head nicely. Oh but Irwin has switched to an armbar! Siddik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, Shaun Irwin took to the microphone: 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Siddik moves forwards but Meredith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meredith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siddik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meredith counters with a straight right hand.
Meredith looks to land a left hand but Siddik moved out of range nicely.
Meredith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meredith connects with a nice looking jab.
Siddik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meredith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siddik moves away.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Meredith.
Meredith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meredith duly obliges.
No luck for Siddik with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Meredith. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meredith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meredith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siddik on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Siddik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meredith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meredith looks to land a combination. Siddik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meredith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siddik.
Siddik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meredith counters with a three punch combo that has Siddik backing up. Siddik nods at Meredith to acknowledge the strikes.
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meredith avoids it really well and circles away.
Siddik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ted Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.#TD2#
Siddik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meredith wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is dominant here and he's now got Meredith's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Meredith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Siddik thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Meredith from escaping the position.
Siddik lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Meredith rolls, trying to escape but Siddik keeps control of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Siddik.
Meredith tries to roll but Siddik sticks to his back.
Meredith wants to control his opponent's hands but Siddik gets his hands free.
Meredith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Siddik. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Meredith wants to escape the position.
Meredith trying to control the hands but Siddik won't let him. #T3#
Siddik controlling well, preventing Meredith from escaping the position.
Meredith is keeping busy.
Siddik lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meredith.
Meredith is trying to break free.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meredith covers up after that shot from Siddik.
Meredith rolls, trying to escape but Siddik keeps control of the position. #T4#
Meredith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Meredith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik cracks Meredith with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meredith from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Meredith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siddik's guard. Nice work there by Meredith.
Siddik controlling the position.
Meredith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siddik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik is adopting a defensive guard.
Meredith trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Siddik pulls Meredith in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Meredith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siddik misses with a hook.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Siddik moves into the clinch.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siddik.
Meredith looking to throw knees to the head but Siddik is blocking nicely.
Meredith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meredith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meredith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meredith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Siddik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siddik manages to end up in side control.
Meredith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Meredith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Meredith wants to hold on but Siddik pushes him away.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Meredith tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.
Meredith is working to get back to half guard.
Siddik lands a couple of good shots and Meredith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Meredith is trapped and Siddik is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#Meredith is rocked!
Meredith staying busy and making it hard for Siddik to control.
Oh Meredith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meredith is trying to break free.
Siddik is not going to allow Meredith to sit and survive in this position.
Siddik is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Meredith is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Siddik misses with an uppercut. Bradley saw that one coming.
Bradley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Siddik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bradley lands a body shot.
Siddik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bradley pinned against the cage. Bradley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Siddik clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bradley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siddik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bradley pinned against the cage. Bradley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bradley. Siddik shrugs it off though.
Siddik avoids a kick to the body.
Siddik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Bradley thuds a left hand into Siddik's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradley.
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
Siddik misses with a takedown
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Derrick Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siddik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Siddik misses its intended target.
Bradley walks into a stiff left hand from Siddik.#T2#
Bradley throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Siddik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bradley!

Bradley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siddik has his takedown stuffed
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siddik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Siddik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Siddik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Siddik lands a jab.
Siddik wants to clinch.
Bradley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bradley lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bradley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siddik.
Bradley is looking to wear down Siddik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bradley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Siddik misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Siddik forces Bradley back against the cage and clinches.
Bradley lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Siddik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradley struggling a bit here.#T4#
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Bradley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Siddik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bradley is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bradley slips under a jab.
Bradley throws a leg kick
and Siddik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siddik moves away.
Siddik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Siddik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Bradley catches Siddik right on the button with a cross.
Siddik tries to clinch but Bradley moves away
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siddik can do to turn this around?
Siddik has a takedown stuffed.
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Siddik.
Siddik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siddik on the side of the head. #T1#
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Siddik needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Bradley cracks Siddik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Siddik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bradley finish him? #ROC#Siddik is rocked!
Bradley ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Siddik out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
After winning the bout, Derrick Bradley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Tillet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siddik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tillet is in Siddik's guard.
Tillet postures up and lands a big shot to Siddik's brow.
Siddik pulls Tillet in close to his closed guard and prevents Tillet from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Siddik keeps moving.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Siddik blocks nicely. #T1#
Tillet won't allow Siddik to sweep him here.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik has his hands on Tillet's head, controlling the position.
Tillet preventing the sweep.
Tillet is fighting to break Siddik's control of his arms but Siddik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tillet shoots in for a takedown but Siddik shows good takedown defense.
Tillet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tillet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siddik to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tillet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Tillet has wrist control.
Siddik forces his way into half guard.
Tillet is pressing down on Siddik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tillet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillet, not yet.
Tillet tries to strike from the bottom.
Tillet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tillet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillet striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Tillet.
Tillet has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tillet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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#
Siddik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tillet.
Siddik is pressing down on Tillet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siddik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Siddik blocks nicely. #T4#
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik has Tillet pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tillet working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tillet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik pulls Tillet in close to prevent any damage.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maurice Tillet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Siddik moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tillet wants the takedown. Siddik is fighting it off but Tillet persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siddik's guard against the cage.
Tillet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tillet won't allow Siddik to sweep him here.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddik is pulling down on Tillet's head to control his posture.
Siddik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet preventing the sweep.
Tillet is fighting to break Siddik's control of his arms but Siddik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siddik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillet is one step ahead there. #T1#
Siddik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillet's guard. #REVR#
Siddik throwing strikes from guard but Tillet blocks nicely.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Maurice Tillet has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Siddik wants to control from the top but Tillet keeps moving.
Siddik distracts Tillet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tillet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siddik has momentary wrist control but Tillet slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik controlling the position.
Siddik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Siddik blocks nicely.
Tillet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siddik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet postures up and lands a big shot to Siddik's brow.
Siddik seems keen to control Tillet's posture.
Siddik wants to sweep here but Tillet controlling him for the moment.
Siddik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillet's guard. #REVR#
Tillet looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillet, not yet.
Tillet trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
Siddik won't allow Tillet to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddik connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tillet misses with a right hand #TD#
and Siddik counters with a single leg into guard. Tillet didn't expect that.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillet's head.
Tillet trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
Tillet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siddik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siddik thows a huge punch but Tillet dodges it nicely.
Tillet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siddik trying to control but Tillet is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik is working Tillet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siddik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tillet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tillet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tillet wants to sweep but no luck.
Siddik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tillet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.
Tillet striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Tillet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siddik's waist but Siddik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tillet off to one side.
Tillet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tillet slips a jab from Siddik.
The crowd cheers as Siddik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillet doesn't seem phased though.
Tillet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siddik is fending him off so far but Tillet persists. Nope, Siddik circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Siddik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tillet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tillet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Siddik off and has taken his back!
Tillet throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Siddik covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tillet doesn't have the hooks in and Siddik manages to turn into his guard.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tillet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siddik's guard. #REVB#
Siddik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Siddik looking for a sweep. Not yet Siddik, not yet.
Siddik is working hard here to advance position.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet looking to pass the guard.
Siddik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siddik wants to sweep here but Tillet controlling him for the moment.
Siddik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet. #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.
Siddik pulls Tillet in close to prevent any damage.
Siddik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet with a nice head shot there.
Siddik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillet manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tillet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tillet has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tillet 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.
Maurice Tillet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tillet is trying to keep Siddik in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tillet 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Tillet!
A victorious Maurice Tillet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Siddik circles away. #CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Siddik up against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Siddik swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siddik working aggressively here.
Cartwright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Siddik throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Siddik tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Siddik.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Siddik avoids the damage to the body.
Siddik avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Siddik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Siddik avoids the damage to the body.
Cartwright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siddik.
A hook to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright cracks Siddik with a nice body shot.
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!
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Siddik's head.
Siddik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Siddik's head.
Siddik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.#T1##CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Siddik up against the cage.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Siddik controls the action.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siddik looks winded!#TD2#
Siddik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
Cartwright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Siddik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siddik takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siddik tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
Siddik throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartwright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright missing with knees to the body.
Cartwright landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ebubekir Siddik has been cut.
Siddik wants a takedown. #T2#
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siddik misses with the head strike.
Siddik prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.
Siddik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Cartwright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Siddik is rocked!
Cartwright lands a good knee to the midsection. Siddik won't want to take too many of those.
Siddik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright has Siddik tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Siddik to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Siddik.#CUT#It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Siddik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siddik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Siddik drives through with a takedown into Syrup's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ROC#Syrup is rocked!
Siddik gets to his feet and stands over Syrup, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Syrup felt that one! Siddik unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Syrup from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
After the fight, Ebubekir Siddik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veainu prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu 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.
Siddik ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Siddik misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu cracks Siddik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veainu misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Siddik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siddik misses with the ground and pound.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound but Veainu is defending the strikes.
Veainu tries to improve position but can't.
Siddik cracks Veainu with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Siddik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siddik landing a few strikes.
Siddik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veainu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veainu regains half guard.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Siddik is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik. #T2#
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Veainu defending well.
Siddik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Siddik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Veainu to regain full guard.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siddik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siddik misses with a straight left.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siddik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siddik somewhat.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Siddik manages to avoid it.
Siddik misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Siddik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Siddik with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik blocks a jab.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target. #TD2#
Siddik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Veainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veainu gets full guard.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siddik. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siddik throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Siddik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Siddik fails with the takedown.
Veainu throws a hook but Siddik blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siddik moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Siddik tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Siddik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Siddik misses with the head strike.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Siddik's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Siddik breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siddik was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siddik staying out of range there.#KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Siddik crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Siddik back to his feet!#ROC#Siddik is rocked!
Veainu cracks Siddik with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze keeps the fight on the outside.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Siddik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and pushes Siddik back into the cage.
Siddik wants to take the fight to the mat but Vatsadze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vatsadze wants to get back to striking at distance but Siddik won't allow it.
Vatsadze has had enough of the clinch but Siddik keeps him there for the moment.
Siddik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Siddik misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Siddik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vatsadze regains guard.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vatsadze holds on and takes a little breather.
Siddik passes into half guard. #T1#
Siddik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vatsadze tries to get to full guard but Siddik has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Siddik.
Vatsadze wants to control but Siddik is keeping busy.
Siddik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siddik prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vatsadze holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vatsadze trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siddik lands a nice short elbow.
Siddik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatsadze wants to control but Siddik is keeping busy.
Siddik working over Vatsadze with some ground and pound. Vatsadze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vatsadze trying to control from the bottom.
Siddik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.#T3#
Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siddik prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.
Vatsadze is looking to control Siddik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vatsadze avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siddik throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Siddik with the counter takedown but Vatsadze avoids it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vatsadze lands with a straight right. Siddik didn't see that one coming.
Vatsadze swats away the attempt to clinch by Siddik.
Siddik slips a straight right by Vatsadze.
Siddik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Siddik misses with a left hand
enabling Vatsadze to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Siddik circles away.
Siddik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatsadze throws out the jab.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown but Vatsadze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but Vatsadze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Siddik avoids the punch easily.
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 Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vatsadze tries to break free but Siddik pushes him back against the cage.
Vatsadze is trying to push Siddik away but Siddik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Vatsadze breaks from the clinch.
Siddik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Siddik fails to land the takedown.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but Vatsadze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vatsadze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siddik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Siddik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vatsadze counters with a stiff right hand.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Siddik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Siddik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siddik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Siddik finds it's way through Vatsadze's defenses.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Siddik tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatsadze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siddik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vatsadze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siddik scrambles back to his feet.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Siddik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vatsadze pinned against the cage. Vatsadze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Vatsadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik darts in looking for a takedown but Vatsadze gets double underhooks and turns Siddik into the cage.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vatsadze stuffs the takedown attempt from Siddik. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Siddik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siddik controls the position.
Vatsadze struggling a bit here.
Vatsadze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Siddik.
Vatsadze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siddik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siddik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Siddik cracks Vatsadze with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Siddik trying to control the action but Vatsadze is working from the bottom.
Vatsadze tries to bench press Siddik off him but Siddik keeps the position.
Vatsadze can't do much from the bottom here.
Vatsadze is looking for a sweep.
Siddik is putting a hurting on Vatsadze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Siddik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siddik throws a strike aimed at the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze avoids it well.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Siddik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Siddik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Siddik scores with punches from side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound.
Vatsadze is looking to reverse the position.
Siddik lands some shots froms side control.
Vatsadze is looking to reverse the position.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Siddik cracks Vatsadze with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Siddik scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Siddik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Siddik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vatsadze as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Siddik has closed the distance and engaged Vatsadze in a clinch. #BC#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Siddik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vatsadze tries to buck Siddik off but Siddik is having none of it.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Vatsadze tries to improve position but can't.
Siddik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vatsadze some visible discomfort.
Vatsadze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Vatsadze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siddik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Vatsadze takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Siddik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Siddik controls the position.
Vatsadze trying his best to control but Siddik has mounted him.
Siddik landing punches.
Vatsadze is looking to improve his position but Siddik isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Siddik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siddik raining down shots from the mount!
Siddik raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vatsadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siddik on the ground.
Vatsadze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Siddik tries to control but Vatsadze wriggling away.
Siddik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vatsadze's face. #ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Siddik is landing with some decent strikes but Vatsadze is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Vatsadze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siddik working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Siddik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Siddik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vatsadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vatsadze tries to get out of the position.
Siddik looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vatsadze covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
A less than humble Ebubekir Siddik misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Murtaz Vatsadze was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to my opponent, you know me I'll go kick some ass and be right back challenging. '.

Event: Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Leonov throws a one two combo.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov throws a hook but Siddik avoids it easily.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
A combination from Leonov does no damage.
Siddik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siddik in his tracks.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Siddik misses with a takedown
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siddik circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Leonov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Siddik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siddik avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov looks to land a left hand but Siddik moved out of range nicely.
Leonov misses with a hook. Siddik ducked under it nicely.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Siddik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonov!

Leonov throws Siddik to one side and escapes!#T1#
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Siddik darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Siddik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Siddik stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonov swings for the body but Siddik moves out of range.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siddik slips under a jab from Leonov.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Siddik tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Siddik tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Siddik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siddik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##TD#
Siddik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Siddik slows the pace down in half guard.
Siddik passes into side control, despite Leonov's attempt to control the position.
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Leonov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Leonov scores with a one two! Siddik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Siddik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leonov has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Siddik is looking to pass into half guard but Leonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leonov is in guard.#REVB#
Leonov throws an elbow that misses. Siddik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonov's guard. Nice move by Siddik!#REVR#
Siddik won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Leonov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Siddik has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Siddik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Leonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Siddik moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Siddik dives in for a single leg takedown but Leonov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siddik lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siddik throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Siddik moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov misses with a double jab.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Siddik ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Siddik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siddik tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Siddik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Siddik moves away and avoids it.
Siddik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses the jab.
Siddik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Siddik closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siddik.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Siddik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Siddik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siddik tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov is retaining full guard.
Leonov is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Siddik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Siddik cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Leonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Leonov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Siddik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Siddik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Siddik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonov misses the jab.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov sprawls and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
Siddik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Siddik throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
Siddik is looking to clinch.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siddiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Siddik wants to clinch.
It seemed like Leonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siddik on the side of the head.
A low kick from Leonov is predictable there #TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov won't be happy with that.
Leonov bucks up and tries to throw Siddik off but instead Siddik has got his back!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolay Leonov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Leonov from escaping the position. #ES2#
Siddik has his opponent's back but Leonov is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Siddik.
Siddik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siddik.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Siddik counters with a single leg into guard. Leonov didn't expect that.
Siddik landing with the ground and pound.
Siddik lands a couple of elbows.
Siddik is in close to Leonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddik lands a couple of elbows.
Leonov wants to stand up but Siddik is controlling him.
Siddik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leonov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonov is trying to control Siddik's posture but Siddik avoids it. #T4#
Leonov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siddik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leonov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov is squirming around, avoiding Siddik's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Siddik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov misses with a double jab #TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Siddik trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Siddik postures up and lands a big shot to Leonov's brow.
Siddik trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik cracks Leonov with a solid left hand.
Siddik prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Siddik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siddik stops Leonov from standing up.
Siddik passes into half guard.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leonov wants to get back to full guard.
Leonov is still trying to improve position.
Siddik trying to control the pace. #T2#
Leonov trying to control but Siddik postures up.
Leonov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siddik trying to control the action but Leonov is working from the bottom.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siddik lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov wants to stand back up but Siddik manages to pass into side control.
Siddik scores with punches from side control.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Leonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov is looking for a sweep.
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leonov wants to control but Siddik postures up.#ES2#
Leonov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Siddik gets a double leg takedown into Leonov's guard.#T4#
Siddik is stalling in the full guard.
Siddik stops Leonov from standing up.
Leonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov, not yet.
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
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!
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siddik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leonov wants to stand and escape but Siddik is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Siddik scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leonov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Siddik slips a straight right by Barbosa.#TD2#
Siddik drives through with a takedown into Barbosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Siddik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siddik has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barbosa 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.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik postures up. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Siddik has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Siddik's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 26, 2021

#R1#
Siddik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Home sends Siddik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Home is motioning to the referee to let Siddik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Siddik is rocked!
New Home seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siddik staying out of range there.
Home pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siddik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Home.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siddik slips under a jab from Home.
Home scores with a jab.
Siddik is still on wobbly legs! Can Home finish him?
Siddik slips a straight right by Home.
Siddik seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Siddik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Home tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siddik is in Home's guard.

Home kicks Siddik off and gets to his feet.
Siddik throws a hook but Home blocks it.
Home throws a shot from downtown. Siddik moves away and avoids it.
Home throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Siddik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Siddik.
Home working aggressively here.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Home tries to work over Siddik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siddik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siddik throws a head punch that misses.
Home is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Home down to the mat. Home avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Home sprawls well. Home wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet.
Siddik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Home misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Siddik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Home's guard.
Siddik controlling from the top position.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Home works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik stops Home from standing up.
Siddik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Home wants to stand and escape but Siddik is having none of it. #ES#
Home has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Siddik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Home working aggressively here.
Home lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Home misses with a punch on the inside.
Home throws a punch but it's blocked by Siddik.
Home working aggressively here. #T2#
Home tries a body shot but Siddik blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik throws a head punch that misses.
Home misses with a hook from the clinch.
Home throws a head punch that misses.
Home can't find room to land a body shot as Siddik controls the action.
Home blocking some punches.
Siddik prevents a body shot from Home.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siddik.
Siddik tries to throw a body punch but Home avoids it by throwing Siddik back against the cage.
Home misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siddik blocks an uppercut.
Siddik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Home pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Home looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Home.
Home misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Home.
Siddik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Home prevents it. #TD2#
Siddik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Home clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Home covering up well under a series of strikes from Siddik.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but Siddik has full control of the position and if anything, Home has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Home is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Siddik with a nice cross.
Home connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Siddik gets a clinch.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Siddik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Home clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siddik biding his time, controlling Home.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siddik landing with strikes. #T4#
Home avoids the strikes from Siddik.
Home trying to get back to his feet but Siddik is in full control for now.
Home is taking damage to the body and head.
Home covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik tries to get the hooks in deep but Home pushed the leg off.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Siddik lands a shot to the body.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but Siddik has full control of the position and if anything, Home has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Siddik has Home flattened out and is raining down punches.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Home dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Home misses with a looping right.
Home misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Siddik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Home!
Home is trying to buck Siddik off.
Siddik misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Siddik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Home is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Home is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Siddik is controlling him well.
Siddik lands an elbow.
Siddik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Home down.
Home is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Siddik is controlling him well.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Home is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Home is pushing Siddik's head away, looking to escape. Siddik manages to hold on to the position though.
Siddik landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Home is rocked!
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Siddik cracks Home with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Siddik immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Home is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Siddik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
After the fight, Ebubekir Siddik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Godoi misses. #CL2#
Siddik takes the fight into the clinch.
Godoi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Godoi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siddik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Siddik takes the fight into the clinch.
Siddik is looking for a takedown.
Siddik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Godoi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik looking to slow down the pace here.
Godoi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godoi has Siddik pushed against the cage.
Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Siddik.
Godoi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siddik has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Siddik can't find room to land a body shot as Godoi controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Siddik has a couple of punches blocked by Godoi.
Godoi tries to stall but Siddik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Godoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Siddik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Siddik tightens his grip and picks Godoi up, before dumping him to the ground. Godoi manages to land in guard.
Godoi wants to get back to his feet but Siddik passes into half guard.
Siddik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siddik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siddik lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Siddik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Godoi trying to control here.
Siddik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siddik wants to free his trapped foot but Godoi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Godoi is trying to stand back up but Siddik is controlling him
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Godoi wants to control but Siddik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godoi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Godoi tries to get out of the position.
Godoi is trying to stand back up but Siddik is controlling him
Siddik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Godoi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Siddik is taking a breather. Godoi 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.
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siddik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Siddik slips a nice elbow through Godoi's hands, connecting with Godoi's forehead.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Godoi defending well.
Godoi is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Siddik seems content to control.
Godoi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siddik on the ground.
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Siddik 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Godoi tries to sprawl but Siddik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes.
Godoi tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.
Godoi trying to get back to full guard but Siddik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Godoi is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik content just to control the position here.
Siddik looking to finish Godoi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Godoi!#T1#
Siddik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Siddik with good strikes from the mount here!
Siddik breaks from Godoi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Godoi is bucking up trying to escape but Siddik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Godoi is bucking up trying to escape but Siddik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Godoi is in a horrible position here. Siddik smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siddik lands a couple of good shots and Godoi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godoi trying to control the hands but Siddik breaks the grip.
Siddik biding his time, looking for the opening.
Godoi trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T2#
Siddik is punishing Godoi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Siddik keeps control of the position easily here as Godoi tries to buck him off.
Siddik has Godoi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Siddik keeps control of the position as Godoi tries to break free.
Godoi is working hard here to advance position.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Siddik is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Siddik trying to control momentarily.
Siddik has Godoi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Siddik throwing damaging strikes from the back! Godoi could be in trouble here!
Siddik is landing with strikes from the back.
Siddik is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Siddik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Siddik scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T4#
Siddik throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Godoi!
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Siddik gets his hands free as Godoi looks to control.
Siddik lands shots from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godoi is in bad spot here.
Siddik throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Godoi!
Siddik avoiding Godoi 's attempts to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Siddik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Godoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Siddik misses its intended target.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Siddik clinches.
Siddik is trying to drag Godoi to the mat but Godoi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Siddik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Godoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siddik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi moves into full guard.
Godoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Siddik throwing strikes but missing.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Godoi's head.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Godoi.
Godoi controlling Siddik's posture.
Siddik distracts Godoi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Siddik postures up.
Siddik won't allow Godoi to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Godoi's head.
Godoi wants to stand up but Siddik is controlling him.
Godoi 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.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Siddik cracks Godoi with an open hand slap.
Siddik scores with a nice strike.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siddik misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siddik fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3##CL2#
Siddik moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siddik blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Siddik.
Godoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siddik is trying to drag Godoi to the mat but Godoi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Siddik misses with a body punch.
Godoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Godoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godoi tries to throw a body punch but Siddik avoids it by throwing Godoi back against the cage.
Guilherme Godoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Siddik looking for a takedown.
Guilherme Godoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Godoi throws a head punch that misses.
Godoi tries a body shot but Siddik blocks it.
Godoi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Godoi lands a body shot.
Siddik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Godoi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Godoi.
Godoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Godoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Siddik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godoi after a bit of a struggle.
Godoi tries a body shot but Siddik blocks it.
Siddik prevents a body shot from Godoi.
Godoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Godoi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siddik 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!

Ebubekir Siddik wins by unanimous decision!
Ebubekir Siddik 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: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Kivi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kivi throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siddik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Kivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Siddik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Siddik staying out of range there.
Siddik connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Siddik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kivi can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Kivi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik is working Kivi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kivi 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.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
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.
Siddik trying to control the position but Kivi is working away.
Kivi seems a little lost for a moment, as Siddik dominates the positioning.
Kivi wants to control but Siddik postures up.
Siddik lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kivi looks to move to half guard but instead Siddik has passed into mount! Damn!
Kivi is squirming around, avoiding Siddik's attempts to control the action.
Siddik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Siddik breaks from Kivi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik trying to control but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.
Kivi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Siddik controlling from the full mount.
Kivi tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.#T3#
Kivi is trying to escape the mount.
Siddik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kivi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siddik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kivi wants to control but Siddik is having none of it.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Siddik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kivi hang on?#T4#
Siddik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Siddik throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Siddik thowing shots but they're missing.
Kivi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Siddik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi wants to control but Siddik is having none of it.
Kivi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siddik unloads with some shots from mount but Kivi bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik 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#
Siddik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Siddik staying out of range there.
Kivi throws a jab but it's blocked by Siddik.
A jab from Siddik finds it's way through Kivi's defenses.
Siddik throws a lazy right hand but Kivi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi scores with a sloppy right hand. Siddik should have avoided that one.
Siddik has his takedown stuffed
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Siddik saw that one coming.
As Kivi tries to get set, Siddik tries to push him back and clinch up but Kivi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Siddik saw that one coming.
Siddik misses with a shot to the body
and Kivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kivi throws the left hand but Siddik avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Kivi misses with a straight left.
Siddik tries to clinch
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Siddik connects with a body shot.
Siddik throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Siddik with a poor takedown
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Siddik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siddik.
A big right from Siddik misses.
Kivi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kivi lands with a straight right. Siddik didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Kivi gets caught napping as Siddik dives in and scores a takedown. Kivi manages to retain guard.
Siddik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kivi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siddik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siddik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi trying to control the position.
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kivi's head.#T3#
Siddik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kivi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kivi controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siddik moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Siddik slips a straight right by Kivi.
Siddik throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Siddik shoots for a double leg takedown but Kivi sprawls well. He's pushed Siddik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik throws a sloppy body shot
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Siddik tries to clinch but Kivi is having none of it.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Siddik avoids it with no problem.
Kivi throws a hook but Siddik blocks it.#T4#
Siddik moves away from the strike by Kivi.
As Kivi tries to get set, Siddik tries to push him back and clinch up but Kivi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kivi throws a jab when Siddik was well out of range.
Siddik attempts a counter takedown but Kivi avoids it well and moves away.
Kivi throws a head kick but Siddik moves out of range.
Siddik lands a jab to the nose.
Keke Kivi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Siddik finds it's way through Kivi's defenses.
Siddik blocks a jab.
Siddik moves out of range of the strikes.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivi can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Siddik or perhaps it was just good defense by Kivi, which made it look bad.
Siddik fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Kivi 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Siddik tries to counter with a takedown but Kivi is quick to defend against it.
Siddik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Siddik fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Kivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Siddik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siddik is looking to counter the offense by Kivi and move into the clinch.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kivi tries to get set, Siddik tries to push him back and clinch up but Kivi manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Siddik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.
Kivi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kivi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Siddik.
Siddik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kivi is trying to keep Siddik in close.
Siddik pushing down on Kivi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kivi has hold of Siddik's hands but Siddik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siddik in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Kivi is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Siddik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siddik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siddik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivi's head.
Siddik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kivi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kivi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siddik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siddik slips under a jab from Kivi.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kivi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siddik's head backwards.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Siddik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Kivi gets caught flat footed, as Siddik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Siddik passes into half guard.
Siddik content to control rather than advance.
Keke Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik uses his free foot to push down on Kivi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kivi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siddik 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!

Ebubekir Siddik wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Ebubekir Siddik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Semyorka stuffs the takedown attempt from Siddik. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet.
Siddik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semyorka's head.
Nice shot lands for Semyorka.
Semyorka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siddik.
A shot to the body from Siddik misses
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Siddik gets a double leg takedown into Semyorka's guard.
Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semyorka is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Semyorka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siddik defends it easily.#SUB#
Semyorka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siddik stacks Semyorka 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 Siddik!#T1#
Semyorka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siddik is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Siddik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Semyorka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siddik lands a big shot there that rocks Semyorka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Semyorka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Semyorka is not content to let Siddik control the position.
Semyorka trying to get back to full guard but Siddik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Siddik landing strikes from the mount and Semyorka is in trouble!
Semyorka is desperately trying to improve his position but Siddik has a good base and remains in mount.
Siddik lands a big shot there that rocks Semyorka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Siddik landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semyorka tries to reverse the position but Siddik maintains control.
Siddik landing shots from mount.
Siddik landing strikes from the mount and Semyorka is in trouble!
Semyorka is looking to get to half guard.
Siddik connects with a bit shot that sees Semyorka covering up! More strikes from Siddik and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Siddik is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
After the fight, Ebubekir Siddik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Siddik dives in and scores a takedown into Good Boy's guard.
Good Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siddik 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.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siddik landing some decent shots from guard.
Siddik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siddik scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik won't allow Good Boy to sweep him here.
Good Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Siddik is in close to Good Boy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siddik 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.
Siddik pushes down on Good Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Good Boy is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik thows a huge punch but Good Boy dodges it nicely.
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Siddik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Siddik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Good Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siddik is in Good Boy's guard.#T3#
Good Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siddik throwing strikes from guard but Good Boy blocks nicely.
Good Boy trying to control the position.
Siddik with a nice head shot there.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siddik works over Good Boy with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good Boy is looking to sweep but instead, Siddik has passed into half guard.
Siddik is taking a breather. Good Boy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Good Boy defending well.
Good Boy tries to get to full guard but Siddik has control of the leg.
Siddik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good Boy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siddik in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Siddik looking to score a takedown here. Good Boy is defending well but Siddik drives through and ends up in Good Boy's guard.
Siddik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Good Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
Siddik lands a couple of digs.
Siddik sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik tries to free his leg and advance position but Good Boy is retaining full guard.
Good Boy has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik connects with a couple of short punches.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siddik chips away with some ground and pound.
Siddik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siddik 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.
Siddik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Good Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siddik.
Siddik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Siddik throws an elbow that misses. Good Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Siddik's guard. Nice move by Good Boy!#REVR#
Siddik is pulling down on Good Boy's head. It's preventing any offense from Good Boy, at least for the moment.
Good Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Siddik is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Good Boy stands and throws Siddik's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Siddik is trying to improve his position.
Siddik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Siddik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siddik is pressing down on Good Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Good Boy wants to control from the top but Siddik keeps moving.
Siddik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Good Boy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siddik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siddik with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Good Boy's head.
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Good Boy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Good Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siddik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siddik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Good Boy has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Siddik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Good Boy quickly recovers to half guard.
Siddik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siddik works his way into side control.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Good Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Good Boy has hold of Siddik's hands but Siddik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siddik not doing much here. #T1#
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siddik works his foot free and advances to mount.
Good Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Good Boy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Good Boy has been cut.
Siddik working Good Boy over with strikes here.
Siddik controlling from the full mount.
Siddik landing shots from mount.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Siddik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Siddik controlling from the full mount.
Andre Good Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Good Boy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Siddik controlling from mount. #T4#
Siddik lands a couple of good shots and Good Boy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Siddik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Siddik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ebubekir Siddik!

Ebubekir Siddik wins by unanimous decision!
Ebubekir Siddik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Siddik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siddik.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siddik dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
Siddik lands an overhand right.
Thunder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siddik.
Thunder fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Siddik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thunder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Siddik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunder defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siddik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Siddik there.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siddik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thunder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Siddik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siddik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Siddik winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Siddik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Thunder is looking to control Siddik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Siddik working over Thunder with some ground and pound. Thunder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Siddik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siddik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siddik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siddik slows the pace down in half guard.
Thunder trying to hold on to Siddik's head to control him but Siddik postures up.
Thunder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik 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##TD#
Siddik gets the takedown into side control.
Siddik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thunder down.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Siddik staying calm.
Siddik cracks Thunder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik moves into full mount!
Siddik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Siddik punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Siddik lands a couple of good shots and Thunder has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Siddik scores with strikes from the back.
Thunder is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siddik.
Siddik scores with punches and elbows.
Thunder grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Siddik lands shots from the back.
Thunder is trapped and Siddik is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Thunder covers up after that shot from Siddik.
Siddik lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siddik controls the position.
Siddik is landing with strikes. Thunder can't take much more of this.
Siddik punches Thunder on the ear.
Thunder is trying to remain composed but Siddik is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Siddik controlling from the back.#T3#
Siddik throwing damaging strikes from the back! Thunder could be in trouble here!
Siddik scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Thunder is trapped and Siddik is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Thunder grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Siddik lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Siddik.
Siddik throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Thunder!
Siddik gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Thunder takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Siddik gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Siddik.
The referee is taking a good look at Thunder as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Siddik!
Siddik punishes Thunder with strikes from the back mount.
Siddik is working the ground and pound. Can Thunder escape?
Siddik scores with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Siddik moves into the clinch successfully.
Siddik misses with some punches.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siddik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Siddik controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thunder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siddik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siddik blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thunder as Siddik tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Siddik fails to land. #T1#
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Siddik blocks with his arms.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thunder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thunder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siddik.
Siddik swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siddik tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Siddik avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Siddik breaks from the clinch.
Thunder punishes Siddik's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonny Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siddik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
Jonny Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Siddik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thunder lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Siddik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Siddik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siddik chips away with some ground and pound.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.#CL#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Siddik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Siddik controls his hands.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Siddik.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Siddik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siddik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Siddik ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
Thunder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siddik is defending well for now.
Siddik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Siddik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik 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: IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Siddik avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
Siddik drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Siddik on that attempt.
Siddik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder throws a hook but Siddik avoids it easily.
Siddik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Siddik moves into the clinch.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Siddik tries to score a body lock takedown but Thunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Siddik misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Thunder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siddik.
Thunder stops a takedown attempt from Siddik.
Siddik is working for takedown but Thunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Siddik gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the cage.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siddik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siddik tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Siddik wants the takedown. Thunder is fighting it off but Siddik persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thunder's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siddik is in close to Thunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there. #T3#
Siddik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siddik looking to pass the guard.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siddik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siddik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siddik lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Siddik is stalling in the full guard.
Siddik is in close to Thunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik throws a big elbow that misses.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunder has wrist control.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunder's head.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Thunder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Siddik shoots in and drives through. Thunder sprawls well.
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunder avoids it really well and circles away.
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.
Siddik is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siddik was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Siddik with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Siddik attempts a counter takedown but Thunder avoids it well and moves away.
Siddik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Siddik rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thunder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siddik, pushing him back against the cage.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder misses with some punches. #T1#
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Siddik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Thunder.
Siddik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siddik slows down the pace here.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Thunder is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thunder down to the mat. Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Siddik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siddik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Thunder rushes Siddik and presses him up against the cage.
Siddik managing to block the knees to the body from Thunder.
Come on Thunder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Siddik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siddik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Siddik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thunder as Siddik tries to tie him up.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siddik.
Thunder pushes Siddik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thunder works on Siddik's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder.
Still in the clinch, Thunder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siddik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Siddik is looking to control Thunder's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Siddik has his back to the cage.
Thunder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thunder lands a body shot. #T4#
Siddik being controlled against the cage.
Thunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Siddik.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Siddik.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siddik avoids it.
Thunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Thunder 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Siddik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
Jonny Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Siddik has Thunder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siddik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thunder tumbling to the mat - Siddik dives into Thunder's guard.
Thunder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Siddik chips away with some ground and pound.
Siddik's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Siddik clinches with his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siddik wants a takedown but no success here.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thunder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siddik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thunder up against the cage.
Siddik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thunder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik fails with the takedown.
Thunder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Siddik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik fails with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Siddik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder jabs Siddik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siddik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siddik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siddik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jonny Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siddik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Siddik ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder pushes Siddik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siddik looking for a takedown.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Thunder on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonny Thunder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Siddik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thunder is trying to keep an underhook but Siddik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thunder tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.
Siddik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Siddik is controlling well.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thunder 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Thunder!
An out of breath Jonny Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Siddik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Siddik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siddik leaves his chin hanging out and Veainu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Siddik crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Grappler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
Siddik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Siddik effectively controlling the action here.
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Siddik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grappler working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siddik.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Siddik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Siddik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grappler's guard.
Siddik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler.
Siddik cracks Grappler with a solid left hand.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
Siddik stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Siddik controlling him for the moment.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Grappler has control of Siddik's left arm, preventing Siddik from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Grappler rushes Siddik and presses him up against the cage.
Siddik goes for a takedown attempt but Grappler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Siddik tries for a takedown but Grappler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grappler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Siddik.#TD#
Siddik shoots in and bounces Grappler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Grappler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siddik has passed into side control.
Grappler wants to control but Siddik postures up.
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Grappler tries to bench press Siddik off him but Siddik keeps the position.
Grappler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siddik's best efforts.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Siddik is controlling well.
Grappler misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Grappler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Siddik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Siddik is nestled in close to Grappler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siddik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grappler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Grappler pushes Siddik up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grappler is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grappler down to the mat. Grappler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grappler wants to clinch.
Siddik circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Grappler rushes Siddik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Siddik dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siddik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Siddik dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Siddik 's eye. #T1#
Grappler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grappler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grappler blocking some punches.
Siddik blocks an elbow strike.
Siddik lands a right hand.
Siddik wants to take the fight to the mat but Grappler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik has Grappler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grappler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Siddik has clasped his hands together around Grappler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siddik working away.
Grappler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Siddik.
Grappler prevents Siddik from improving position.
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Grappler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siddik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Siddik scoring with strikes but Grappler is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siddik breaks from Grappler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik lands with some strikes.
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.
Grappler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Grappler tries to lock up and control but Siddik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler can do to turn this around?
Siddik landing strikes from the mount.
Siddik prevents Grappler from getting the reversal.
Siddik breaks from Grappler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siddik unloading with bombs!#ROC#Grappler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gael Grappler has been cut.
Siddik lands a big elbow - Grappler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Grappler is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Siddik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.
Siddik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siddik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Siddik postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu has Siddik pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siddik trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
Siddik throwing strikes but missing.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Siddik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T2##CL#
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Siddik. Siddik maintains the clinch.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Siddik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Veainu controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siddik controls the pace.
Siddik looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veainu's guard. #REVR#
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik throwing strikes but missing.
Siddik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Siddik throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siddik. #T4#
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Siddik is working Veainu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siddik postures up.
Veainu has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siddik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siddik shoots in and drives through. Veainu sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Siddik tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Siddik fails with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu throws the left hand but Siddik avoids the punch easily.
Siddik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Nice cross by Veainu.#T1##KD2#
Veainu sends Siddik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Siddik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Siddik is rocked!
Siddik walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Veainu swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Siale Veainu!

Event: IXF XXV
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Siddik with that takedown attempt.
Godoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Siddik closes the distance and clinches up with Godoi, looking for a takedown. Siddik pushes Godoi against the cage but Godoi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Godoi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Siddik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Godoi 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.
Siddik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Godoi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Godoi is looking to sweep but instead, Siddik has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godoi trying to control from the bottom.
Siddik is nestled in close to Godoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik drops an elbow to the side of Godoi's head.
Godoi is positioning himself well to prevent Siddik advancing to mount.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Godoi wants to control but Siddik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.
Godoi wants to improve his position but Siddik is controlling well.
Siddik works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Siddik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Godoi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Siddik looks up at the clock and then as Godoi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Siddik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Siddik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Godoi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Siddik is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Godoi taking shots to the head.
Siddik punishing his opponent with strikes.
Siddik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Godoi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Siddik scoring with strikes but Godoi is staying in there.
Siddik cracks Godoi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Godoi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Godoi taking shots to the head. #T4#
Siddik controlling his opponent.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Godoi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Godoi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siddik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Godoi hang on?
Siddik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Siddik prevents Godoi from getting the reversal.
Siddik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siddik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Godoi's face.
Godoi is still in real trouble! Can Siddik finish him?
Siddik lands a nice shot to the head.
Godoi taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Godoi connects with a right hand. Siddik shakes it off.
Godoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Siddik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Siddik misses with a takedown attempt
letting Godoi counter with a right hand. #TD#
Siddik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Godoi's guard.
Siddik landing some decent shots from guard.
Godoi wants to control the position but Siddik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Siddik prevents Godoi from improving his position.#T1#
Siddik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Siddik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Godoi wants to get back to full guard.
Siddik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Godoi taking some punishment here, with Siddik in his half guard.
Siddik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Godoi is trying to stand back up but Siddik is controlling him
Ebubekir Siddik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Godoi is trying to control but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Godoi is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Siddik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siddik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Siddik raining down shots from the mount!
Siddik controlling from mount.
Siddik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Siddik dominating with strikes here.
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!
Siddik looking to finish Godoi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Godoi!
Godoi is bucking up trying to escape but Siddik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Godoi is working to get back to half guard.
Godoi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Godoi taking shots to the head.
Godoi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Siddik postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Godoi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Siddik and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Siddik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Siddik is trying to control Ziskie's posture but Ziskie avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to get an arm triangle but Siddik is defending well.
Siddik is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siddik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziskie off and has taken his back!#T1#
Siddik scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik missing with strikes.
Ziskie tries to roll but Siddik sticks to his back.
Ziskie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ziskie is working hard here to advance position.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siddik scores with punches from the back.
Siddik is punishing Ziskie with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Ziskie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ziskie is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Siddik scores with punches to the body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Siddik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Siddik keeps control of the position as Ziskie tries to break free.
Siddik is landing with strikes. Ziskie can't take much more of this.
Siddik landing with strikes.
Ziskie can't escape the position.
Siddik trying to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Ziskie tries to escape the position.
Ziskie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ziskie is in a horrible position here. Siddik smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Ziskie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ziskie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziskie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziskie tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Ziskie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie won't allow Siddik to sweep him here.
Ziskie trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to work some ground and pound but Siddik has wrist control.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ziskie avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Ziskie gets a double leg takedown into Siddik's guard.
Ziskie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ziskie is pushing down on Siddik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siddik is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziskie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siddik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SMASH Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ziskie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Siddik tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.#T1#
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Siddik won't allow it.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
Siddik is in trouble now - Ziskie has advanced to mount!
Ziskie wants to control but Siddik has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Siddik trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ziskie stalling away here and it's allowed Siddik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Siddik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siddik is trying to control but can't.
Siddik won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount. #T3#
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siddik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siddik tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Siddik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siddik.
Siddik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziskie trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Siddik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siddik or perhaps it was just good defense by Ziskie, which made it look bad. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up with Siddik, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes Siddik against the cage but Siddik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
Ziskie shoots in but no luck this time.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siddik circles away.
Ziskie shoots in but Siddik avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ziskie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siddik was covering up waiting for the punch and Ziskie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddik is keeping the position for now.
Ziskie controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Siddik keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Siddik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Siddik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziskie was covering up waiting for the punch and Siddik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siddik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Siddik landing some decent shots from guard.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #SUB#
Ziskie has an active guard here but Siddik has managed to pass into half guard.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siddik cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ziskie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siddik has passed into half guard! #T2#
Siddik controlling the action here.
Ziskie has hold of Siddik's hands but Siddik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziskie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie trying to control the position.
Siddik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siddik controls the pace.#SUB#
Ziskie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siddik stacks Ziskie 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 Siddik!
Ziskie is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Ziskie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siddik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siddik's best efforts.
Ziskie tries to get to full guard but Siddik has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Siddik seems content to control.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Ziskie has a takedown stuffed.
Siddik shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Siddik defends it nicely.
Siddik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Siddik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siddik working the ground and pound from side control.
Ziskie is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Siddik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ziskie some visible discomfort.
Ziskie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ziskie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Ziskie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziskie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ziskie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Siddik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Siddik wants to control for a moment but Ziskie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes.
Siddik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siddik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Siddik drops an elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie is not content to let Siddik control the position.#T3#
Ziskie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziskie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.
Siddik cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
Siddik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siddik working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie working for a triangle but Siddik defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siddik slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Siddik tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siddik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziskie looks for a takedown but Siddik sprawls well.#TD2#
Siddik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie 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.
Siddik with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Siddik trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Siddik scoring with some ground and pound.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.
Siddik landing with the ground and pound.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Siddik. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ziskie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siddik is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siddik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siddik manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Siddik is not content to let Ziskie control the position.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siddik is looking for a sweep. Ziskie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siddik keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Siddik has his hands on Ziskie's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siddik is trying to control the position but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie stands and throws Siddik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Siddik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Siddik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie taking a breather here.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik wants to control but Ziskie postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik is the new middleweight champion!

Event: IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Siddik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!
Siddik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard.
Freeman is trying to control Siddik's posture but Siddik avoids it.
Freeman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siddik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siddik grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
Freeman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siddik working the head with strikes. #T1#
Siddik controlling the position.
Siddik throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siddik landing a few strikes.
Siddik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Siddik.#T2#
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Siddik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freeman some visible discomfort.
Siddik is staying tight to Freeman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Siddik trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Freeman regains half guard, as Siddik was trying to land strikes.
Siddik lands strikes from half guard.
Siddik wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Siddik trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Siddik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik wants to take a breather but Freeman is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik 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##TD#
Siddik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
Freeman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freeman 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but Siddik defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Siddik is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman. #T1##SUB2#
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siddik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siddik wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siddik trying to get back to full guard but Freeman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Siddik wants to control but Freeman is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Freeman looking to secure an arm triangle but Siddik defends it well.
Siddik can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Freeman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Siddik has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Siddik!
Siddik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman managing to control the position.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Ebubekir Siddik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Siddik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Freeman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Siddik stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siddik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik throws an elbow that misses. Freeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Siddik's guard. Nice move by Freeman!#REVB#
Siddik has control of Freeman's left arm, preventing Freeman from doing any damage.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Siddik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freeman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Freeman sneaks back into half guard.
Siddik controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Siddik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Siddik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siddik working Freeman over with strikes.
Freeman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Siddik controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Siddik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Siddik lands with some strikes.#CUT#It looks like Jeb Freeman has been cut.
Freeman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Siddik is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Siddik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Freeman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siddik dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Siddik postures up.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siddik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siddik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siddik stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Freeman has control of Siddik's left arm, preventing Siddik from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Siddik gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siddik scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Siddik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siddik 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik!

Event: IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Siddik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guarani is looking for a sweep.
Guarani keeps trying to improve his position.
Siddik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guarani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Siddik connects with a decent elbow.
Guarani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Guarani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Guarani moves into full guard.
Siddik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siddik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guarani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guarani's head.#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.
Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guarani is keeping the position for now.
Siddik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guarani controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Guarani keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siddik slaps away a takedown attempt from Guarani, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##TD#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guarani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siddik postures up.
Guarani wants to hit a sweep here but Siddik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guarani there!
Siddik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Guarani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guarani tries to hold on but Siddik pushes him away.
Guarani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Siddik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Guarani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siddik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siddik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guarani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guarani enables Siddik to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guarani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Siddik is stalling in the full guard.
Guarani keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Ebubekir Siddik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guarani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guarani trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guarani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siddik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siddik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siddik! #REVR##T1#
Guarani is looking for a sweep.
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guarani struggling a bit here.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guarani keeps working.
Siddik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Siddik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Guarani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guarani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Siddik connects with a decent elbow.
Siddik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Siddik working the head with strikes.
Guarani regains half guard.
Siddik is looking to advance position but Guarani won't allow it. #T3#
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.
Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siddik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Guarani moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik won't allow Guarani to sweep him here.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Guarani has wrist control.
Siddik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guarani can do to turn this around?
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Guarani is keeping the position.
Guarani being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Siddik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siddik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siddik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guarani is looking to reverse the position.
Guarani manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guarani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siddik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guarani manages to get to full guard.
Siddik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guarani on the ground.#T1#
Siddik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guarani's guard.
Siddik tries to pass to full mount but Guarani defends it.
Guarani has hold of Siddik's hands but Siddik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Guarani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guarani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guarani is trying to control but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Siddik lands a big elbow.
Guarani is bucking up trying to escape but Siddik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Guarani is desperately trying to improve his position but Siddik has a good base and remains in mount.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guarani tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.
Siddik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guarani hang on?#T3#
Guarani working to try and regain half guard.
Siddik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guarani tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.
Ache Guarani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik landing punches.
Siddik controlling from the full mount.
Guarani wants to control but Siddik is having none of it.#T4#
Siddik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siddik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siddik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guarani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siddik landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siddik 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik!

Event: IXF VI
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Siddik looking to score a takedown here. Campbell is defending well but Siddik drives through and ends up in Campbell's guard.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Siddik is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siddik with a nice head shot there.
Siddik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Siddik connects with a couple of short punches.
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siddik is controlling him.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siddik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Siddik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Siddik content to stall in guard here.
Siddik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Siddik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Siddik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siddik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Big Island Fitness . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Campbell looking for subs off his back but Siddik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Siddik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Campbell is rocked!#T2#
Siddik lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Campbell! More strikes land and this one is all over! Siddik jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!

Event: IXF III
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Siddik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Siddik lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Siddik manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siddik connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik not doing much here.
Siddik 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.
Nice strikes from Siddik there. #ROC#Miller is rocked!
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Miller is hurt! He's hurt bad - Siddik fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Miller from any more punishment! Congratulations to Siddik! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!

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