Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF FN | PF vs. Spiteri
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Sobral misses. #CL2#
Reliford tries to keep at a distance but Sobral has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Reliford has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Reliford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reliford is trying to force a seperation but Sobral has the dominant position.
Sobral with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sobral swings wildly with an uppercut but Reliford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Sobral.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reliford throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobral controls his hands. #BC2#
Sobral manages to break the clinch.
Sobral tries to clinch up.#CL#
Reliford has managed to clinch. #T1#
Reliford goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sobral breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Sobral has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Sobral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reliford throws a looping overhand right but Sobral ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Sobral was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Reliford gets tackled into the ropes by Sobral. Sobral maintains the clinch.
Reliford misses with a body punch.
Reliford is leaning against Sobral and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reliford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Sobral breaks from the clinch.
Sobral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reliford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobral swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobral throws a right and a left that Reliford avoids nicely.
Sobral throws out a leg kick but Reliford moves out of range and Sobral only half commits.
Reliford tries to clinch but Sobral moves away
and Sobral makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reliford scores with the left hand. Sobral knows he should have avoided that one.
Sobral doesn't manage to clinch there - Reliford circles away. #T2#
Sobral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral tries to clinch up but Reliford circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Sobral. Those never looked like landing.
Reliford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobral manages to circle out of the way.
Sobral takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Reliford clinches up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Sobral scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sobral trying to land knees to the body.
Sobral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes.
Reliford throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch.
Reliford loads up on a big right hand but Sobral slips the punch.
Sobral throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range. #CL2#
Sobral pushes Reliford up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reliford has had enough of the clinch but Sobral keeps him there for the moment.
Sobral avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Sobral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sobral fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobral defending well as Reliford loads up on a big left hand.
Sobral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reliford.#CL2#
Sobral takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Reliford manages to break the clinch.
Sobral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobral tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Reliford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sobral drives through and clinches with Reliford against the ropes. #BC2#
Sobral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral connects with a jab.
Reliford misses with a straight right.
Sobral is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reliford with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Sobral closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Reliford crashing to the mat! Reliford uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reliford throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobral throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sobral closes the distance and pushes Reliford back into the ropes.
Sobral has Reliford pressed against the ropes, preventing Reliford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sobral is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reliford is defending well for now.
Andrei Sobral seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Reliford is trying to break free.
Reliford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobral scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Sobral breaks from the clinch.
Reliford moves in looking to clinch but Sobral pushes him off.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sobral moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sobral. #BC#
Reliford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Reliford as he connects with a hook.
Sobral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reliford lands with a straight right. Sobral didn't see that one coming.
Reliford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobral moves in looking to clinch but Reliford pushes him off.#CL2#
Sobral clinches.
Reliford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobral has him pressed against the ropes.
Reliford is trying to break the clinch but Sobral is controlling him.#T2##BC2#
Sobral manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sobral closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reliford misses with an elbow over the top.
Reliford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reliford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch.
Andrei Sobral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sobral rushes Reliford and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sobral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobral lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reliford is trying to maintain a safe position but Sobral gets an underhook and turns Reliford into the ropes.#BC2#
Sobral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reliford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Sobral pushes Reliford up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sobral dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sobral with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Sobral takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reliford looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
Sobral appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Sobral pushes Reliford up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Sobral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reliford. #CL2#
Sobral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobral using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reliford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reliford struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobral controls his hands.
Sobral lands a shot to the body.
Reliford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reliford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Sobral has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobral.
Reliford is trying to stall. #BC2#
Sobral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reliford.#T1##CL2#
Sobral closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Reliford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanderson Reliford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reliford throws an elbow but misses.
Reliford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobral has him pressed against the ropes.
Sobral is struggling to control the position.
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobral has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Sobral is blocking nicely.
Reliford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Reliford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sobral has Reliford pressed against the ropes, preventing Reliford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reliford has a couple of punches blocked by Sobral.
Nice body punch from Sobral - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Sobral softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sobral is trying to stall. #BC2#
Sobral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Reliford. #CL2#
Sobral fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reliford, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sobral misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Reliford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reliford keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrei Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reliford circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Sobral has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reliford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sobral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sobral trying to control the position but instead, Reliford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sobral into the ropes.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Sobral is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Sobral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobral 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Sobral!
After winning the bout, Andrei Sobral thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Lee throws a combination. Reliford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reliford tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reliford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee thuds his right hand into Reliford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reliford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee with a jab.
Reliford swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Lee counters with a straight right that drops Reliford on his ass! Reliford jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reliford scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Lee scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Reliford beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Reliford throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee avoids the body shot from Reliford.
Reliford tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reliford sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Reliford avoids it this time.
Reliford ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reliford moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A punch combination from Lee misses. #T1#
Reliford tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Reliford is rocked!
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reliford circles away quickly and effectively.
Reliford misses the shot to the body.
Reliford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Reliford backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Reliford manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Lee cracks Reliford with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Reliford is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Reliford is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Reliford leaves his chin hanging out and Lee seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reliford crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

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

Event: AKF FN | RooMan vs. Chai
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reliford throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reliford clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reliford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reliford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Reliford clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Johns manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Johns rushes Reliford and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reliford connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Jumbo Johns has been cut.
Johns misses the jab.
Reliford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johns.
Johns lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reliford darts in and clinches Johns up against the ropes.
Reliford prevents Johns from breaking the clinch.
Johns is looking to break free of the clinch but Reliford has double underhooks.
Reliford prevents Johns from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns moves in looking to clinch but Reliford pushes him off.
Reliford is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Johns gets tackled into the ropes by Reliford. Reliford maintains the clinch.
Johns's coach down at Finch Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Reliford cracks a nice hook into Johns's ribs.
Reliford throws a shot to the body.
Johns misses with a looping right.#CL#
Reliford moves into range and clinches up with Johns.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reliford lands a jab.#CL#
Reliford has managed to clinch.
Johns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Reliford lands a really nice looking cross but Johns seems unphased. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reliford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johns, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Reliford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johns lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Johns scores with a nice strike.
Johns lands a two punch combo.
Johns tries to clinch but Reliford moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Reliford.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reliford.
Johns moves in looking to clinch but Reliford pushes him off.
It looked like Reliford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johns.
Johns tries to clinch up but Reliford circles away and keeps his distance.
Reliford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johns tries to clinch up but Reliford circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Reliford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Reliford is looking to break free of the clinch but Johns has double underhooks.
Johns is trying to force a seperation but Reliford has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Reliford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
Reliford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reliford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reliford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
Reliford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reliford tries to clinch up.
Jumbo Johns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johns tests Reliford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reliford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reliford throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reliford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johns throws out the jab.
Reliford tries to clinch up.
Johns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Reliford catches Johns right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Johns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johns.
A telegraphed right hand from Reliford misses the target.
Reliford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
Reliford moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off.
Reliford scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reliford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johns throws out the jab.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Reliford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns slips under a jab.
Johns throws a hook to the side of Reliford's head but Reliford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reliford tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it.
Johns tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Reliford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Reliford.
Johns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Reliford closes the distance and clinches.
Johns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Jab from Johns.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johns. That snapped Reliford's head back.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reliford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johns looks to throw the jab but Reliford is out of range. #T2#
Reliford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Reliford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns misses the jab.
Johns misses with an uppercut.
Reliford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Reliford ducks down to avoid it.
Reliford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reliford staying out of range there.
Reliford is looking to clinch.
Johns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reliford.
Johns is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Reliford. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Reliford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reliford.
Reliford moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Reliford has managed to clinch. #BC#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns drops his hands momentarily and Reliford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumbo Johns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Johns gets tackled into the ropes by Reliford. Reliford maintains the clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Reliford. That snapped Johns's head back.
Johns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johns misses with a hook. Reliford ducked under it nicely.
Johns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reliford looks to land a right hand but Johns moved out of range.
Reliford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johns throws a big shot that misses.
Reliford sizes up Johns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johns moves away from the strike by Reliford.
A telegraphed right hand from Reliford misses the target.
Reliford slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reliford. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johns lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Johns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reliford, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns tries to break the clinch but Reliford is controlling the position. #BC2#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
Reliford with a nice cross.#T1#
Johns throws a hook but Reliford avoids it easily.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Reliford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johns throws a jab when Reliford was well out of range.
Johns tries to clinch up but Reliford circles away and keeps his distance.
Johns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reliford.#CL#
Reliford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johns, pushing him back against the ropes.
Johns can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Reliford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Reliford pushes Johns up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Johns blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Reliford is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reliford lands a head shot.
Reliford swings widly with a right hand
and Johns counters with a left to the body.
Johns throws a shot from downtown. Reliford moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Johns has closed the distance and engaged Reliford in a clinch.
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!
Johns wants to get back to striking at distance but Reliford won't allow it.
Reliford is trying to maintain a safe position but Johns gets an underhook and turns Reliford into the ropes.#BC2#
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Reliford saw that one coming.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reliford manages to avoid it.
Johns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Sanderson Reliford's cut is getting worse.
Reliford fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Reliford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Reliford has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sanderson Reliford.
I think Reliford 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jumbo Johns!
Jumbo Johns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AKF FN | Caria vs. Kovingten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Reliford rushes Zagloba and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford. #BC2#
Reliford manages to break the clinch.
Reliford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zagloba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reliford's hands.
Zagloba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reliford moves away.
Zagloba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zagloba throws a big shot that misses.
Reliford cracks Zagloba with a good jab.#CL2#
Reliford instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Zagloba misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reliford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zagloba.
Good leg kick by Zagloba.
Reliford tries to clinch there but Zagloba circles away. #CL2#
Reliford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reliford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Zagloba gets tackled into the ropes by Reliford. Reliford maintains the clinch.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zagloba blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reliford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reliford digs a right hand underneath Zagloba's ribcage. Zagloba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zagloba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zagloba throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Reliford.
Reliford lands with a left to the head.
Zagloba avoids the elbow strike from Reliford, against the ropes.
Reliford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zagloba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reliford's elbow.
Reliford pushes Zagloba back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zagloba throws a punch but it's blocked by Reliford.
Zagloba is trying to force a seperation but Reliford has the dominant position.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Zagloba 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Onufry Zagloba has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reliford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zagloba's brow.
Zagloba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reliford misses with a knee strike.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Zagloba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zagloba scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zagloba tries a body shot but Reliford blocks it. #BC2#
Reliford manages to break the clinch.
Reliford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zagloba throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range.
Zagloba throws a hook but Reliford avoids it easily.
Zagloba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Reliford has managed to clinch.
Zagloba throws a punch but it's blocked by Reliford.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zagloba blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zagloba.
Reliford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reliford takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zagloba wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Zagloba.
Zagloba misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Reliford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sanderson Reliford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onufry Zagloba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zagloba thuds his right hand into Reliford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zagloba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reliford swings for the body but Zagloba moves out of range.
Reliford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Reliford gets a clinch.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Zagloba blocks it.
Reliford lands a hook that snaps the head of Zagloba backwards.
Reliford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reliford ducks right into an uppercut from Zagloba.
Reliford slips under a jab from Zagloba.
Reliford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zagloba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zagloba throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Reliford moves into the clinch.
Zagloba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Relifords head.
Zagloba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zagloba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zagloba is trying to maintain a safe position but Reliford gets an underhook and turns Zagloba into the ropes.
Zagloba wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC2#
Reliford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Zagloba as he connects with a hook.
Zagloba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reliford.
Zagloba lands a jab.#CL2#
Reliford rushes Zagloba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zagloba misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Zagloba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reliford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reliford. Zagloba does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Zagloba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zagloba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reliford is out of range and Zagloba settles back down.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagloba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reliford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Reliford takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reliford has Zagloba up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reliford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zagloba's efforts to push away.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Reliford keeps control of Zagloba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zagloba fails to land.
Zagloba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reliford misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zagloba wants to get back to striking at distance but Reliford won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reliford is leaning against Zagloba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zagloba misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reliford takes one to the chin there.
Reliford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zagloba was well out of range. Poor timing from Reliford.
Reliford misses with a straight right.
Zagloba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reliford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zagloba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zagloba throws a hook but Reliford avoids it easily.
Zagloba cracks Reliford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reliford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reliford lands a jab.
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 Onufry Zagloba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onufry Zagloba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Zagloba finds it's way through Reliford's defenses.
Zagloba jabs Reliford right on the nose. Reliford blinks but takes it well.
Zagloba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reliford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Zagloba tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Reliford manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Reliford has closed the distance and engaged Zagloba in a clinch.
Reliford has Zagloba pressed against the ropes.
Zagloba is trying to stall.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Zagloba is trying to push Reliford away but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zagloba blocks an elbow strike.#T1##BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Reliford rushes Zagloba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reliford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Reliford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zagloba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reliford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Onufry Zagloba is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Zagloba there.
Zagloba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Reliford has managed to clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Zagloba 's eye.
Reliford pushes Zagloba back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Reliford.
Zagloba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reliford back to the ropes. Zagloba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Zagloba's corner calls for a 1-2. Zagloba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zagloba scores with a hook.
Zagloba thumps Reliford with a low kick.
Zagloba jabs Reliford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zagloba misses the target. #CL2#
Reliford has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reliford.
Reliford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zagloba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reliford stalling in the clinch.
Reliford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Zagloba shrugs off. #BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Zagloba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reliford lands with a good body shot.
Reliford misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zagloba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Reliford moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sanderson Reliford.
I think Reliford 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderson Reliford!
A relieved looking Sanderson Reliford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Reliford has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reliford clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reliford throws an off balance right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.#CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Thibodeaux responds with a good body kick, but Reliford manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Reliford takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reliford clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Reliford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Reliford.
Reliford misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Reliford scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reliford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thibodeaux - the referee stops the clock and Reliford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thibodeaux. Reliford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reliford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reliford throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reliford really felt that one!
Thibodeaux stuns Reliford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reliford is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Thibodeaux. #KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a front kick to the face, that drops Reliford to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#Reliford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Reliford pushes Dammon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dammon trying to land knees to the body.
Dammon 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.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Dammon shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Matt Dammon has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Reliford misses.
Nice shot lands for Reliford.
Dammon avoids the body shot from Reliford.
Dammon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dammon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dammon walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Reliford! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TFC 26
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Reliford 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Reliford throws a hook to the side of Tator's head but Tator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
Reliford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Tator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Reliford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Reliford.
Reliford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tator lands a left hand.
Reliford tries to break the clinch but Tator is controlling the position.
Reliford has a couple of punches blocked by Tator.
Tator lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Tator digs a good hook to Reliford's body.
Reliford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reliford tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tator moves out of range as Reliford strikes.
Reliford wants to clinch
and Tator counters with a left to the body.
Reliford looks winded!#T1##KD#
Tator connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Reliford onto his butt! Reliford bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#KD#
Tator drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Reliford onto his butt! Reliford pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Reliford is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tator connects with a body shot that sends Reliford's belly button to the back.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Tator forces Reliford back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Tator.
Reliford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Reliford takes a shot to the head.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tator.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tator. #CUT#That has opened up Sanderson Reliford's cut even more.
A short right from Tator on the inside.
Tator works on Reliford's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reliford or not.
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tator lands a body shot.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Tator lands an elbow inside.
Tator works on Reliford's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reliford's defenses. #T2#
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tator.
Tator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Tator.
Tator lands an elbow just above Reliford 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tator.
Tator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Relifords head.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
Reliford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reliford is still on wobbly legs! Can Tator finish him?#CUT#The cut above Sanderson Reliford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tator is holding Reliford round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Reliford goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Tator takes it and Reliford is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dick Tator!
Dick Tator is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: TFC - Hallows Eve
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Reliford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Toushiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reliford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toushiro. #CL#
Toushiro gets tackled into the ropes by Reliford. Reliford maintains the clinch. #BC#
Reliford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reliford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toushiro.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toushiro throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range.
Toushiro misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Reliford forces Toushiro back against the ropes and clinches.
Toushiro is trying to push Reliford away but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Toushiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toushiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Reliford closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Toushiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reliford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toushiro scores with a one two! Reliford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Toushiro 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.
Reliford connects with a right hand. Toushiro shakes it off.
Reliford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reliford swings for the body but Toushiro moves out of range. #T1#
Toushiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toushiro tries to move into range but Reliford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toushiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reliford manages to avoid it.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toushiro moves away.#CL#
Reliford rushes Toushiro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reliford fails to land. #BC2#
Toushiro manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Reliford closes the distance and clinches.
Reliford tries to work over Toushiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reliford misses with some punches.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Toushiro 's eye.
Reliford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reliford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toushiro.
Toushiro is trying to force a seperation but Reliford has the dominant position.#BC2#
Toushiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reliford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toushiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Reliford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Reliford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Toushiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Reliford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toushiro.
Toushiro throws a looping overhand right but Reliford ducks down to avoid it.
Toushiro throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford misses with a body punch.
Reliford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toushiro backwards.
Toushiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toushiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Reliford.
Toushiro can't break the clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reliford cracks Toushiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toushiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Reliford misses.
Reliford just misses with a punch to the body.
Reliford misses with a straight left.
Reliford slips a jab from Toushiro.
Reliford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Toushiro takes a swing at Reliford's ribcage but misses.
Toushiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reliford.#CL#
Reliford has closed the distance and engaged Toushiro in a clinch.
Toushiro throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Toushiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toushiro scores with a head kick. Reliford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Toushiro.
Toushiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reliford.#CL#
Reliford clinches up with Toushiro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Toushiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reliford.
Toushiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toushiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Toushiro tries to break the clinch but Reliford is controlling the position.
Reliford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reliford blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws a shot from downtown. Toushiro moves away and avoids it.#T4##CL2#
Toushiro moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch. #CL#
Toushiro tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reliford leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Toushiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toushiro takes a swing at Reliford's ribcage but misses.
Reliford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toushiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reliford.
Reliford avoids the body shot from Toushiro.
Toushiro ducks under a wild hook from Reliford.
It seemed like Toushiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reliford throws an overhand right that lands on Toushiro's shoulder, as Toushiro tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toushiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reliford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reliford throws a jab when Toushiro was well out of range.#CL2#
Toushiro rushes Reliford and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Reliford.
Toushiro thumps Reliford with a low kick.
Reliford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toushiro throws a wild body kick that Reliford sees coming a mile off.
Reliford jabs at Toushiro's body.
Reliford looks to score with a jab to the body but Toushiro is just out of range.
Toushiro throws a head kick that Reliford semi-blocks.
Toushiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toushiro throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Reliford.
Toushiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toushiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiro Toushiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reliford misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Toushiro does no damage.
A jab from Reliford misses.
Toushiro thumps Reliford with a low kick.#CL2#
Toushiro rushes Reliford and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Toushiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reliford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toushiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Reliford.#T1##CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws a jab but it's blocked by Toushiro.
Reliford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toushiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Reliford.
Reliford blocks a head kick by Toushiro.
Nice defenses there by Toushiro.
Toushiro clobbers Reliford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reliford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toushiro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Reliford there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reliford. Toushiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Toushiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Toushiro instigates a clinch.
Reliford takes an elbow to the temple.
Toushiro takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Reliford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toushiro counters with a thumping low kick.
Toushiro avoids the body shot from Reliford. #CL#
Reliford closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Toushiro. #BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toushiro throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Reliford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toushiro ducks under a wild hook from Reliford.
Reliford misses with a looping right.
Toushiro lands a head kick. Reliford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reliford misses with a hook.
Toushiro thuds his shin into the meat of Reliford's side.
Toushiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Toushiro.
Reliford with a jab.
Reliford throws a jab but it's blocked by Toushiro. #T3#
Reliford moves out of range of the body kick.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toushiro moves away.
A head kick misses from Toushiro.
Toushiro throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range. #CL#
Reliford drives through and clinches with Toushiro against the ropes.
Reliford misses with an elbow strike.
Reliford digs a right hand underneath Toushiro's ribcage. Toushiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reliford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toushiro.
Reliford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reliford ducks under a wild hook from Toushiro.
Toushiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toushiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toushiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toushiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Reliford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toushiro is breathing heavily.#CL#
Reliford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanderson Reliford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toushiro can't break the clinch. #T4#
Toushiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toushiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Toushiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reliford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toushiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reliford scores with a nice right hand.
Toushiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Reliford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reliford digs a good body shot into Toushiro's ribs.
Toushiro looks to land a body kick but Reliford moved away.
Reliford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reliford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reliford misses with a looping left.
Reliford throws a body shot but no joy.
Reliford lands with a straight right. Toushiro didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Reliford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Toushiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Reliford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Reliford closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Toushiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shiro Toushiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Reliford misses with a looping right.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toushiro moves away.
Toushiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reliford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toushiro.
Toushiro connects with a body shot.
Toushiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Toushiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Reliford walks into a stiff left hand from Toushiro.
Toushiro misses with a kick to the body.
Toushiro misses with a head kick.
Reliford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Reliford has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reliford.
Toushiro tries to break the clinch but Reliford is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch. #CL#
Reliford clinches. #BC2#
Toushiro manages to break the clinch.
Toushiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Reliford is just out of range.
Toushiro throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Reliford forces Toushiro back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Toushiro breaks from the clinch.
Toushiro throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range.
Toushiro throws a shot from downtown. Reliford moves away and avoids it.
Reliford swings widly with a right hand
and Toushiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Reliford as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reliford. Toushiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reliford misses with a wild body shot.
Reliford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Reliford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow that stopped Toushiro in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Toushiro breaks from the clinch.
Toushiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Toushiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Toushiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Toushiro.
Reliford throws a looping overhand right but Toushiro ducks down to avoid it.
Reliford scores with a jab to the head. #T2##CL#
Toushiro tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toushiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Toushiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toushiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reliford.
Toushiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toushiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reliford throws a head punch that misses.
Reliford takes an elbow to the temple.
Reliford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toushiro is keeping busy.
Reliford lands a shot to the body.
Toushiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reliford blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford lands a left hand.
Reliford misses with an elbow strike. #T3##BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Reliford misses.
Reliford throws a jab but it's blocked by Toushiro.
Reliford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toushiro. Toushiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reliford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toushiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reliford misses with a hook.
Reliford with a hook.
Reliford misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Toushiro walks into a jab.
Reliford digs a good hook to Toushiro's body.
Toushiro avoids the body shot from Reliford.
Toushiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Reliford steps away.
Reliford throws a body shot but no joy.
Reliford misses with a left hand
and Toushiro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Reliford just misses with a punch to the body.
Reliford blocks a head kick by Toushiro.
Jab from Toushiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Toushiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reliford moves out of range as Toushiro strikes.
Reliford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Reliford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toushiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Reliford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toushiro on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Reliford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reliford works Toushiro's body with a nice hook.
Toushiro slips under a jab from Reliford.
Toushiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toushiro scores with a head kick.
Reliford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reliford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Reliford has managed to clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Reliford closes the distance and clinches.
Reliford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Toushiro shrugs off.
Toushiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Toushiro breaks from the clinch.
Toushiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reliford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toushiro misses with a hook. Reliford ducked under it nicely.
Reliford throws a body punch but Toushiro moves out of range.
Toushiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reliford lands a nice hook to Toushiro's body. Toushiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reliford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toushiro's head.
Toushiro moves away from the strike by Reliford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toushiro duly obliges. #CL#
Reliford rushes Toushiro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toushiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toushiro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Toushiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reliford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toushiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reliford on the side of the head.
Toushiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toushiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reliford moves away.
Toushiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick lands for Toushiro.
Reliford blocks a head kick by Toushiro.
Toushiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from Toushiro.
Reliford swings for the body but Toushiro moves out of range.
Toushiro misses with a straight right.
Reliford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toushiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toushiro throws a push kick but Reliford slaps the foot to one side.
Toushiro moves out of range as Reliford strikes.
Reliford lands with a straight right. Toushiro didn't see that one coming.
Reliford swings for the body but Toushiro moves out of range. #T2#
Toushiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toushiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Reliford clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reliford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toushiro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Toushiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Reliford has double underhooks.
Reliford throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Reliford breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reliford rushes Toushiro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Good body shot from Toushiro. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reliford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Toushiro throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range.
Reliford misses with a right hand
and Toushiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toushiro - that will leave a mark!
Toushiro avoids the body shot from Reliford. #T3#
Crunch! Toushiro slams his shin into Reliford's torso.
Reliford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Toushiro misses with a kick to the body.
Toushiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toushiro lands a jab to Reliford's midsection.
Toushiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reliford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toushiro manages to avoid it.
Toushiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toushiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reliford.
Toushiro lands a body shot.
Reliford throws a hook but Toushiro blocks it.
A low kick lands for Toushiro. #CL#
Reliford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reliford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reliford misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Toushiro. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Toushiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reliford has Toushiro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Toushiro tries to circle away but Reliford has him pinned against the ropes.
Reliford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Reliford.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reliford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toushiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reliford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toushiro backwards.
Reliford misses with a punch to the body.
Toushiro takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toushiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reliford connects with a right hand. Toushiro shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Reliford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sanderson Reliford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R5#
Reliford connects with a body shot.
Toushiro ducks under a wild hook from Reliford.
Toushiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toushiro looks to throw the jab but Reliford is out of range.
Toushiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Reliford is just out of range.#CL#
Reliford has Toushiro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Toushiro is trying to break free.#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch.
Toushiro is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reliford misses with an uppercut. Toushiro saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Reliford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushiro scores with a kick to the body.
Reliford throws the left hand but Toushiro avoids the punch easily.
Toushiro misses with a head kick.
Toushiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reliford lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
No joy there for Toushiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reliford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Reliford pushes Toushiro up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch.
Toushiro scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Toushiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toushiro lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Reliford rushes Toushiro and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Toushiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reliford gets a clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Toushiro forces Reliford back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Reliford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toushiro throws a low kick but Reliford avoids it.
Shiro Toushiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reliford throws a looping overhand right but Toushiro ducks down to avoid it.
Toushiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reliford.
A countering left hand to the body from Toushiro misses.
Toushiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reliford lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Toushiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Reliford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toushiro avoids the body shot from Reliford.
Despite the aggression on Toushiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice defenses there by Toushiro.
Toushiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reliford throwing a counter right hand but Toushiro manages to avoid it.
Reliford scores with a hook to the body. Toushiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reliford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toushiro. #CL#
Toushiro gets tackled into the ropes by Reliford. Reliford maintains the clinch.
Toushiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toushiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reliford's elbow.
Reliford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toushiro's efforts to push away.
Sanderson Reliford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##BC2#
Toushiro breaks from the clinch.
Toushiro with a nice calf kick.
Reliford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reliford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Reliford instigates a clinch. #BC#
Reliford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toushiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Toushiro moves away from the strike by Reliford.
Toushiro tries to land a front kick but Reliford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toushiro throws a head kick but Reliford moves out of range.
Reliford moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Reliford instigates a clinch.
Reliford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toushiro's efforts to push away.#BC#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Reliford blocks a head kick by Toushiro.
A swing and a miss from Reliford.
Toushiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reliford. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Toushiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toushiro misses with a body kick.
Reliford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reliford swings for the body but Toushiro moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Toushiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reliford doesn't seem phased though.
Toushiro slips under a jab from Reliford.
Reliford slips a straight right by Toushiro.
Reliford throwing a counter right hand but Toushiro manages to avoid it.
Reliford throws a body shot but no joy.
Toushiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reliford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toushiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toushiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reliford takes a swing at Toushiro's ribcage but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford retains his heavyweight title!
Sanderson Reliford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TFC 19
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Toevadoit needs to keep his hands up - Reliford had a free shot at his head there.
Reliford misses with a hook. Toevadoit ducked under it nicely.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toevadoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reliford.#CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Reliford blocks a head kick by Toevadoit.
A left lands for Toevadoit.
Toevadoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toevadoit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reliford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Reliford drives through and clinches with Toevadoit against the cage.
Toevadoit is trying to break the clinch but Reliford has him pressed against the cage.
Reliford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like DaColdest Toevadoit has been cut.
Toevadoit lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toevadoit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford has Toevadoit pressed against the cage.
Toevadoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reliford misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toevadoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Reliford tries to work over Toevadoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toevadoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Reliford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toevadoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reliford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toevadoit up against the cage.
Reliford lands a left hand.
Reliford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toevadoit's efforts to push away.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toevadoit tries to circle away but Reliford has him pinned against the cage.
Reliford lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Toevadoit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toevadoit is trying to push Reliford away but Reliford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reliford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toevadoit.
Toevadoit blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Reliford throws an elbow but it misses.
Reliford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reliford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toevadoit blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toevadoit backwards.
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reliford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reliford can't find room to land a body shot as Toevadoit controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reliford.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reliford.
A nice left hand lands by Reliford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reliford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toevadoit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reliford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reliford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reliford.
A right handed body shot lands from Toevadoit.
Toevadoit tries to break the clinch but Reliford is controlling the position.
Toevadoit throws a head punch that misses.
Reliford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toevadoit blocks a body shot from Reliford.
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toevadoit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Toevadoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reliford misses with an elbow strike.
Reliford lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Reliford.
Toevadoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reliford digs a right hand underneath Toevadoit's ribcage. Toevadoit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toevadoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toevadoit has a couple of punches blocked by Reliford.
A body shot lands from Reliford.
Toevadoit looks winded!#T4#
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toevadoit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reliford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toevadoit's face.
Reliford cracks Toevadoit with a nice body shot.
Toevadoit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toevadoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reliford pushes Toevadoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reliford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toevadoit backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toevadoit blocks an elbow strike.
Toevadoit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reliford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toevadoit lands a shoulder strike.
Toevadoit being controlled against the cage.
Toevadoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reliford has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Reliford dips to his left and cracks Toevadoit with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Toevadoit as he connects with a hook.
Reliford blocks a head kick by Toevadoit.
Toevadoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reliford.
Toevadoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Reliford throws a body shot but no joy.
Reliford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromToevadoit.
Reliford misses with a straight left.
Toevadoit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reliford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toevadoit.
Toevadoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Reliford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Reliford has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toevadoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Reliford has double underhooks.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
Sanderson Reliford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reliford throws an elbow but misses.
Toevadoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Toevadoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reliford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toevadoit can do to turn this around?
Toevadoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Toevadoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reliford's hands.
Reliford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toevadoit throws a sloppy head kick and Reliford moves out of range easily.
Reliford tries to counter by clinching up but Toevadoit breaks away and moves out of range.
Toevadoit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reliford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reliford digs a good body shot into Toevadoit's ribs.
Reliford lands a glancing blow to the side of Toevadoit's head.
Reliford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reliford loads up on a big right hand but Toevadoit slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Toevadoit.
Reliford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reliford blocks the body kick.
Toevadoit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reliford.
Reliford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DaColdest Toevadoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reliford misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toevadoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toevadoit throws a fast counter high kick but Reliford manages to duck under it in time.
Reliford digs a good body shot into Toevadoit's ribs.#T2#
Toevadoit lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toevadoit throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Reliford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reliford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reliford throws a head punch that misses.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside.
Toevadoit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toevadoit lands a left hand.
Toevadoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Reliford has double underhooks. #BC2#
Toevadoit breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reliford gets a clinch.
Reliford misses with a knee strike.
Toevadoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Toevadoit is blocking nicely.
Reliford throws an elbow but it misses.
Reliford pushes Toevadoit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Toevadoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reliford has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Reliford.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Reliford.
Toevadoit working aggressively here.
Reliford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toevadoit blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Reliford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reliford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toevadoit backwards.
Reliford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toevadoit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Toevadoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toevadoit fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Toevadoit breaks from the clinch.
Reliford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toevadoit lands a head kick. Reliford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch successfully.
Reliford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reliford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toevadoit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toevadoit has a couple of punches blocked by Reliford.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but Toevadoit blocks with his arms.
Toevadoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Reliford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reliford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Toevadoit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Toevadoit scores with a head kick.
Toevadoit lands with a slapping head kick.
Reliford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reliford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reliford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toevadoit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reliford.
Toevadoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Reliford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toevadoit counters with a nice uppercut.
Toevadoit blocks a jab.
Toevadoit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reliford misses with a hook. Toevadoit ducked under it nicely.
Toevadoit looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford checks a leg kick.
Toevadoit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reliford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Reliford misses
and Reliford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reliford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toevadoit.
Toevadoit tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Toevadoit throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice cross by Toevadoit.
Toevadoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reliford misses with a hook.
Reliford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromToevadoit.
Toevadoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toevadoit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Reliford misses its intended target.
Toevadoit slips under a jab.
Toevadoit flicks out a counter leg kick but Reliford steps away.
Reliford throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Toevadoit lands a front kick to the face, that drops Reliford to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reliford drives through and clinches with Toevadoit against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toevadoit.
Reliford throws an elbow that misses.
Reliford works on Toevadoit's body with a couple of short punches.
Reliford prevents Toevadoit from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Toevadoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reliford blocking some punches.
Reliford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toevadoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reliford blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reliford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toevadoit's brow.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Toevadoit blocks it.
Reliford has Toevadoit pressed against the cage, preventing Toevadoit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Toevadoit shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toevadoit.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Toevadoit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reliford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toevadoit.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toevadoit avoids the elbow strike from Reliford, against the cage.
Toevadoit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Reliford digs a right hand into Toevadoit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toevadoit's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toevadoit.
Reliford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toevadoits head. #BC2#
Toevadoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reliford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toevadoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toevadoit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Reliford drives through and clinches with Toevadoit against the cage.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Toevadoit blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toevadoit.
Toevadoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Reliford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toevadoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reliford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reliford has Toevadoit pressed against the cage, preventing Toevadoit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Reliford trying to control the position but instead, Toevadoit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reliford into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reliford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toevadoit backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Toevadoit. #BC2#
Toevadoit breaks from the clinch.
Toevadoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Toevadoit.
Toevadoit throws a push kick but Reliford slaps the foot to one side.
Toevadoit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reliford throws a body shot but no joy.
Toevadoit lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaColdest Toevadoit takes the third round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Toevadoit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reliford has time to react.#CL#
Reliford drives through and clinches with Toevadoit against the cage.
Reliford lands a body shot.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toevadoit's defenses.
Toevadoit takes a shot to the head.
Reliford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reliford gets through Toevadoit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Reliford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reliford.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Toevadoit is rocked!
Toevadoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Toevadoit is still on wobbly legs! Can Reliford finish him?
A knee to the head by Reliford.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toevadoit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reliford breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Toevadoit with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Toevadoit looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Toevadoit get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Sanderson Reliford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TFC 17 - Mainland
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Jab from Dominator.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reliford cracks Dominator with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Dominator misses.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reliford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominator throws a head kick that misses.
Reliford defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand.
Reliford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dominator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reliford misses with an uppercut.
Reliford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reliford looks to land a right hand but Dominator moved out of range.
Reliford moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominator with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Reliford scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford digs a good body shot into Dominator's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
Dominator blocks a jab.
Dominator is looking to counter punch.
Reliford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominator scores with a nice strike.
Reliford stuns Dominator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominator connects with a body shot that sends Reliford's belly button to the back.
Dominator throws the left hand but Reliford avoids the punch easily.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Reliford.
A little feinted left hand from Dominator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Reliford misses with a straight right.
Dominator misses with the combination.
Dominator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reliford.
Dominator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reliford's head.
Dominator needs to keep his hands up - Reliford had a free shot at his head there.
Dominator missing with a left hand there. Reliford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dominator misses with a hook. Reliford ducked under it nicely.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reliford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominator throwing a counter right hand but Reliford manages to avoid it.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Dominator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reliford lands a nice looking body shot.
Reliford misses with a wild body shot.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Dominator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reliford.
Dominator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reliford takes a swing at Dominator's ribcage but misses.
Reliford scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reliford misses the shot to the body.
Dominator misses the jab.#T2#
A slow jab from Dominator misses its intended target.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Reliford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reliford misses with a looping left.
Reliford throws an overhand right that lands on Dominator's shoulder, as Dominator tries to avoid the shot.
Dominator misses with an uppercut.
Reliford tries to counter with a clinch but Dominator shakes him off and moves away.
Reliford moves away from the strike by Dominator. #CL2#
Reliford has managed to clinch.
Reliford is leaning against Dominator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dominator is breathing heavily.
Reliford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Reliford is leaning against Dominator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reliford pushes Dominator back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominator wants to break free but Reliford has control.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominator is trying to break free.
Reliford lands a shot to the body.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Dominator 's eye.
Dominator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Mariusz Dominator has been cut.#T3#
Reliford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominator wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes.
Reliford presses Dominator against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reliford lands a body punch.
Reliford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dominator takes an elbow to the temple.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reliford gets through Dominator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reliford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Reliford.
A nice left hand lands by Reliford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford. #ROC2#Dominator is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Oh Dominator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reliford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reliford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominator backwards.
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Reliford creates a bit of distance and cracks Dominator with a big uppercut! Dominator goes down! The referee pushes Reliford away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Dominator make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Reliford takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Sanderson Reliford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TFC Island Finale
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Reliford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laokandi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laokandi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Gabin Laokandi has been cut.
Reliford lands with a nice body punch.
Laokandi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reliford moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Reliford.#CL#
Reliford gets a clinch.
Reliford gets through Laokandi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Laokandi shrugs off.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Reliford.
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!
Reliford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laokandi's defenses.
Reliford unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Laokandi out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Laokandi off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sanderson Reliford!
A very excited looking Sanderson Reliford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TFC 15
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Racicot misses.
Racicot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Reliford misses the target.
Racicot is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Racicot.
Reliford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Racicot takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Reliford moves into range and clinches up with Racicot.
Reliford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reliford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Reliford.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Racicot 's eye.
Reliford prevents a body shot from Racicot.
Reliford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Germaine Racicot has been cut.
Racicot lands an uppercut.
Reliford managing to block the knees to the body from Racicot.
Reliford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Racicot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reliford blocking some punches.
Reliford pushes Racicot back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Reliford has Racicot pressed against the ropes.
Reliford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Racicot.
Racicot can't find room to land a body shot as Reliford controls the action.
Racicot working hard to break the clinch.
Reliford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Racicots head.
Reliford misses with a punch to the body.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reliford.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Racicot is trying to break free.
Reliford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Reliford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Racicot blocks it with crossed arms.
Racicot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Racicot tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
Racicot working aggressively here.
Reliford keeps control of Racicot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Reliford lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Racicot breaks the clinch.
Reliford throws a hook to the side of Racicot's head but Racicot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reliford scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Reliford drives through and clinches with Racicot against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Racicot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reliford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reliford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Racicot misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Racicot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Racicot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Reliford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reliford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Germaine Racicot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reliford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Racicot.
Reliford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reliford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Racicot can do to turn this around?#CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch successfully.
Reliford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow inside.
Reliford managing to block the knees to the body from Racicot.
Racicot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reliford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
Reliford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reliford holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Reliford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racicot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reliford avoids it.
Reliford is pushing Racicot up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Racicot missing with knees to the body.
Reliford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reliford'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.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reliford pushes Racicot back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Racicot is breathing heavily.
Racicot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Racicot is trying to push Reliford away but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Racicot is trying to stall.
Reliford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Racicot wants to break free but Reliford has control.
Racicot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Racicot is looking to break free of the clinch but Reliford has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Reliford. #T2#
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Racicot blocks it.
Reliford scores with a shot to the side of Racicot's head.
A short right from Reliford on the inside.
Racicot tries a body shot but Reliford blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racicot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Racicot 's eye.
Racicot is looking to break free of the clinch but Reliford has double underhooks.
Sanderson Reliford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Racicot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Reliford misses with a knee strike.
Reliford pushes off an throws an elbow but Racicot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Racicot is trying to force a seperation but Reliford has the dominant position.
Reliford has Racicot pressed against the ropes, preventing Racicot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Racicot is trying to break the clinch but Reliford is controlling him.
Reliford prevents Racicot from breaking the clinch.
Reliford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Germaine Racicot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reliford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germaine Racicot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Racicot lands a head kick. Reliford smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Racicot scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Reliford instigates a clinch.
Racicot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Reliford.
Racicot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Racicot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reliford avoids it.
Racicot managing to block the knees to the body from Reliford.
Reliford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Racicot blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racicot avoids the elbow strike from Reliford, against the ropes.
Reliford lands with a short shot to the head.
Racicot is trying to break the clinch but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Reliford.
Racicot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reliford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford lands a left hand.
Sanderson Reliford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Reliford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Racicot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but Racicot blocks with his arms.
Reliford controlling the action here for a moment.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Racicot 's eye.
Racicot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Racicot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reliford is defending well for now.
Reliford pushes Racicot back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Racicot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Reliford lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Racicot blocks it.
Nice body punch from Racicot. #BC2#
Racicot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Racicot throws a series of punches but Reliford avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Racicot throws a series of punches but Reliford moves out of range.
Reliford lands a right hook to the body.
Reliford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Racicot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Reliford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Racicot, pushing him back against the ropes.
Racicot throws a punch but it's blocked by Reliford.
Racicot has had enough of the clinch but Reliford keeps him there for the moment.
Racicot tries a body shot but Reliford blocks it.
Racicot throws a punch but it's blocked by Reliford.
Racicot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reliford is keeping busy.
Reliford lands an elbow that stopped Racicot in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanderson Reliford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reliford, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TFC 13
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1#
Washington misses with a body kick.
Reliford defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Reliford throws a lazy uppercut
letting Washington counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reliford misses with a hook.
A big left from Reliford misses. #CL#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Harley Washington has been cut.
Reliford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Reliford pushes Washington back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington avoiding damage as Reliford throws knees to the body.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reliford lands a right hand.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Reliford lands an elbow inside.
Reliford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Reliford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington avoiding damage as Reliford throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Washington throws an elbow but misses.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington trying to stall but Reliford improves his position.
Reliford looking to slow down the pace here.
Reliford keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reliford lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Harley Washington's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Reliford won't allow it.
Reliford throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reliford lands with a short shot to the head.
Reliford misses with a knee to the head.
Washington is trying to push Reliford away but Reliford has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Washington wants to break free but Reliford has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reliford.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Washington tries to stall but Reliford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reliford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Reliford lands a nice knee to the body.
Washington looks winded!
Washington misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Reliford.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reliford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reliford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Reliford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Harley Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off. #KD#
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Washington crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#ROC#Washington is rocked!#CL#
Reliford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Reliford.
Reliford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reliford lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reliford lands an uppercut.
Reliford trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reliford into the ropes.#KD#
Washington loses concentration momentarily and Reliford takes advantage, cracking him with a big elbow that sends him off balance, tumbling to the mat. Washington is forced to take a standing eight count before the referee allows him to continue the bout.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Reliford finish him?#CUT#Harley Washington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL#
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Reliford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sanderson Reliford!
Sanderson Reliford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TFC 11 - Battle of Champions
Date: Jul 19, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Reliford. That snapped Dajung's head back. #CL#
Reliford moves into range and clinches up with Dajung.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dajung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Dajung is blocking nicely.
Dajung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dajung as Reliford tries to tie him up.
Dajung takes an elbow to the temple.
Dajung wants to get back to striking at distance but Reliford won't allow it.
Reliford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dajung's elbow.
Reliford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dajung lands with a short shot to the head.
Dajung blocking some punches.
Dajung avoids a wild elbow strike from Reliford.
Dajung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reliford swings wildly with an uppercut but Dajung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reliford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dajung is keeping busy.
Reliford landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Choi Dajung has been cut.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Reliford fails to land.
Dajung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dajung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dajung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dajung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dajung can't find room to land a body shot as Reliford controls the action.
Dajung lands a nice uppercut.
Dajung throws a head punch that misses.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dajung's defenses. #ROC#Dajung is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Reliford.
Dajung is still on wobbly legs! Can Reliford finish him?
Reliford keeps control of Dajung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dajung seems to have recovered his senses.
A knee to the head by Reliford.
Dajung tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Dajung back against the ropes.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Dajung 's eye.
Dajung's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dajung's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dajung is trying to break the clinch but Reliford is controlling him.
Reliford misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Reliford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dajung backwards.
Reliford misses with an elbow strike.
Reliford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dajung's efforts to push away.
Dajung misses with a punch on the inside.
Reliford trying to land knees to the body.
Reliford pushes off an throws an elbow but Dajung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reliford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dajung wants to break free but Reliford has control.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Dajung blocks it.
Dajung takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dajung.
Dajung swings wildly with an uppercut but Reliford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Reliford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dajung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Choi Dajung's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dajung takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Reliford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dajung is trying to force a seperation but Reliford has the dominant position.
Dajung tries to break free but Reliford pushes him back against the ropes.
Dajung has had enough of the clinch but Reliford keeps him there for the moment.
Dajung avoiding damage as Reliford throws knees to the body.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dajung's defenses.
Reliford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dajung tries a body shot but Reliford blocks it.
Reliford tries a body shot but Dajung blocks it.
Reliford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dajung wants to break free but Reliford has control.
Reliford lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford presses Dajung against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Reliford - that landed with a thud.
Reliford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dajung is breathing heavily.
Reliford wants to stall.
Reliford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dajungs head. #T1#
Reliford lands a shot to the body.
Reliford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reliford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dajung can do to turn this around?
Reliford cracks Dajung with a nice body shot.
Reliford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reliford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dajung backwards.
Reliford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Reliford.
Reliford scores with a shoulder strike.
Reliford just leaning against Dajung, taking a breather.
Reliford cracks Dajung on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Dajung crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Sanderson Reliford!
A relieved looking Sanderson Reliford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TFC 10
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
A cross from Reliford lands.
Reliford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saunders at a distance.
Saunders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reliford digs a good hook to Saunders's body.
Reliford throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Reliford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Reliford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reliford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Reliford connects with a nice looking jab.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reliford scores with a nice head shot.
Saunders moves out of range as Reliford strikes.
Reliford throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders scores with a jab to the body.
Reliford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reliford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
Reliford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Reliford lands with an uppercut that bounces Saunders off the ropes and back into range.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reliford.
As Reliford looks to move away, Saunders throws a big counter combo but Reliford just gets out of the way.
Reliford slips a jab from Saunders.
Saunders throws a push kick but Reliford slaps the foot to one side.
Reliford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reliford forces Saunders back against the ropes and clinches.
Reliford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saunders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reliford blocks it with crossed arms.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saunders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Reliford gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reliford scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reliford.
Reliford slows down the pace here.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Saunders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saunders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the ropes.
Reliford lands with a left to the head.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Saunders is blocking nicely.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Saunders shrugs off. #ROC2#Saunders is rocked!
Reliford misses with a body punch.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reliford lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Reliford is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Reliford into the ropes.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reliford managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
Reliford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reliford scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Reliford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Reliford cracks Saunders with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Saunders get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Saunders looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Sanderson Reliford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reliford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reliford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saunders's head backwards.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Reliford.
Reliford connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Reliford ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Saunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!#CL2#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saunders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Reliford.
Saunders working Reliford over with knees to the body.#BC#
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reliford dodges the punch combination from Saunders.
A jab from Reliford does it's job there.
Saunders feints and then cracks Reliford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reliford down. #T1#
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Saunders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Saunders has closed the distance and engaged Reliford in a clinch.
Reliford pushes Saunders back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Saunders tries to work over Reliford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reliford lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reliford.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the head but Reliford blocks with his arms.
Saunders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford taking a breather.
Reliford lands an elbow that stopped Saunders in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Evan Saunders's cut is getting worse.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
Reliford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Reliford breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Saunders with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Saunders looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Saunders get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#CUT2#Evan Saunders's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reliford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reliford scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Saunders to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Reliford away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Saunders got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#CL2#
Reliford instigates a clinch.
Reliford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reliford lands an elbow inside.
Reliford creates a bit of distance and cracks Saunders with a big uppercut! Saunders goes down! The referee pushes Reliford away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Saunders make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Reliford takes it!

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

Event: Eighth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Toushiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Toushiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toushiro avoiding damage as Reliford throws knees to the body.
Toushiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reliford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toushiro backwards.
Reliford pushes Toushiro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toushiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toushiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toushiro blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Toushiro throws an elbow but misses.
Toushiro misses with an elbow strike.
Reliford misses with a punch on the inside.
Reliford blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but Toushiro blocks with his arms.
Toushiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toushiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toushiro lands an elbow that stopped Reliford in his tracks for a moment.
Reliford throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reliford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Shiro Toushiro has been cut.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reliford misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Reliford tries a knee to the head but Toushiro blocks it.
Reliford looking to stall.
Reliford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toushiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Toushiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reliford's brow.
Toushiro misses with an elbow strike.
Toushiro lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Toushiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reliford tries to land knees in the clinch but Toushiro avoids the damage to the body.
Toushiro blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Toushiro throws an elbow but misses.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toushiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Toushiro.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toushiro blocking some punches.
Toushiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toushiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Reliford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Toushiro lands an elbow that stopped Reliford in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reliford wants to stall.
Toushiro avoids the elbow strike from Reliford, against the ropes.
Reliford pushes Toushiro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reliford slowing the pace effectively.
Toushiro lands an elbow that stopped Reliford in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Sanderson Reliford's cut even more.
Toushiro dodges an elbow strike from Reliford.
Toushiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toushiro blocking some punches.
Toushiro misses with an elbow over the top.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toushiro misses with an elbow strike.
Toushiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Reliford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reliford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reliford blocks an elbow strike from Toushiro.
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 Shiro Toushiro will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Toushiro moves into the clinch.
Reliford throws a punch but it's blocked by Toushiro.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reliford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reliford has Toushiro pushed against the ropes.
Reliford is trying to maintain a safe position but Toushiro gets an underhook and turns Reliford into the ropes.
Toushiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Reliford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reliford lands a hook that snaps the head of Toushiro backwards.
Reliford has a couple of punches blocked by Toushiro.
Reliford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reliford blocks an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toushiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reliford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toushiro.
Reliford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toushiro lands an elbow that stopped Reliford in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Sanderson Reliford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Reliford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reliford misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Reliford blocks an elbow strike from Toushiro.
Reliford blocks an elbow strike.
Reliford takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Sanderson Reliford's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reliford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Toushiro lands an elbow just above Reliford 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shiro Toushiro!
A victorious Shiro Toushiro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Fifth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Franco.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reliford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Reliford moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
A left lands for Reliford.
Franco throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Reliford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reliford scores a nice knee to the body.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco lands a hook that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Reliford throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
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!
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reliford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike.
Reliford is trying to stall.
Franco stalling in the clinch but Reliford improves position.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Reliford lands with a right to the head.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Franco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Franco.
Franco avoids a wild elbow strike from Reliford.
Franco just leaning against Reliford, taking a breather.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside.
Franco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reliford misses with some punches.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Reliford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Reliford blocks with his arms.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reliford dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Reliford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reliford is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reliford has his back to the ropes.
Reliford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reliford misses with a knee to the head.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Franco back against the ropes.
Reliford blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reliford's elbow.
Reliford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Franco is blocking nicely.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sanderson Reliford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reliford misses the shot to the body.
Franco lands the left hand.
Reliford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Franco scores with a spinning back kick!
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reliford misses with a straight left.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reliford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Franco - the referee stops the clock and Reliford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Franco. Reliford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reliford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Franco. #CL#
Reliford tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reliford is defending well for now.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reliford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franco dodges an elbow strike from Reliford. #T1#
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Reliford avoids the damage to the body.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Reliford misses with a punch on the inside.
Reliford misses with an elbow strike.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reliford avoids it.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reliford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reliford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reliford lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Plebian Franco has been cut.
Nice body punch from Franco - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Reliford fails to land.
Franco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reliford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reliford as Franco tries to tie him up. #T2#
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reliford's elbow.
Reliford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franco is defending well for now.
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reliford wants to stall.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franco blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reliford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Franco lands an elbow inside.
Reliford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reliford avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Reliford controls the action.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Reliford is blocking nicely.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Reliford avoids the damage to the body.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Reliford throws an elbow but it misses.
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 Plebian Franco will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R3#
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reliford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Reliford moves out of range easily.
Reliford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Franco.
Reliford scores with a nice strike.
Reliford lands a body shot.
Reliford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reliford works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Reliford misses the target.
Jab by Reliford.
Reliford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Franco clinches up with Reliford and pushes him back against the ropes.
Reliford can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Reliford scores with a hook to the body.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco blocks an elbow strike from Reliford.
Reliford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco is looking to control Reliford's arms but Reliford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franco has his back to the ropes.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Reliford.
Reliford swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reliford throws an elbow that misses.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Franco shrugs off.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
Reliford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franco.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reliford blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reliford's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco blocks a body shot from Reliford.
Reliford lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
Reliford misses with the head strike.
Reliford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Franco shrugs off.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reliford is keeping busy.
Franco blocks a body shot from Reliford.
Reliford lands with a left to the head.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reliford is working Franco over against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanderson Reliford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reliford 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Third Rule Of Fight Club
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Reliford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reliford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reliford scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Paulie Richardson has been cut.#CL#
Reliford gets a clinch.
Reliford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reliford trying to stall but Richardson improves his position.
Reliford stalling.
Reliford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richardson up against the ropes.
Reliford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Reliford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
Richardson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reliford obliges.
Richardson looks winded!
Reliford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Richardson up against the ropes.
Reliford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Richardson blocks a body shot from Reliford. #BC2#
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#That has opened up Paulie Richardson's cut even more.
Richardson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reliford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richardson scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Reliford moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
Reliford misses with a body punch.
Reliford struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Reliford misses with the head strike.
Reliford throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Reliford lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Reliford. #CUT#The cut above Paulie Richardson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2##KD#
Reliford drops Richardson with a big knee! Will Richardson beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reliford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richardson in his tracks. #ROC#Richardson is rocked!#CUT#Paulie Richardson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sanderson Reliford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Reliford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tung Min tries to counter with a takedown but Reliford is quick to defend against it.
Tung Min looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Reliford rushes Tung Min and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reliford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tung Min is working for takedown but Reliford is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Reliford jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Tung Min's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reliford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reliford wants to stand but Tung Min is controlling the position. #T1#
Reliford is trying to keep Tung Min in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reliford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tung Min counters with a three punch combo that has Reliford backing up. Reliford nods at Tung Min to acknowledge the strikes.
Tung Min really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Reliford clinches up with Tung Min and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Reliford manages to pull guard.
Reliford trying to strike off his back.
Tung Min trying to control but Reliford is working from the bottom.
Tung Min won't allow Reliford to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reliford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tung Min postures up.
Reliford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tung Min. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Reliford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tung Min trying to control but Reliford is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tung Min stopping the sweep attempt from Reliford.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Reliford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tung Min tries to avoid it but Reliford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tung Min to the ground. Tung Min escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tung Min is looking to counter the offense by Reliford and move into the clinch.
Aung La Tung Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderson Reliford.
Reliford throws a shot to the body.
Reliford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tung Min displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reliford. #CL2#
Reliford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Reliford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tung Min tries to sprawl but Reliford drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Reliford is trying to control. Tung Min wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reliford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reliford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tung Min swivels and escapes.
Tung Min doesn't manage to clinch there - Reliford circles away.
Tung Min tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reliford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reliford shoots in for a double leg but Tung Min sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aung La Tung Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderson Reliford.
Reliford dives in for a single leg takedown but Tung Min sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tung Min half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reliford shoots for a takedown but Tung Min saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reliford leaves Tung Min with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reliford dives in and grabs Tung Min's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tung Min pushes down on Reliford's head and hops out.
Tung Min is looking to counter the offense by Reliford and move into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reliford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tung Min defends it nicely.#T1##TD2#
Reliford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reliford wanted to stand there but Tung Min had control of the position.
Reliford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Reliford wants to control from the top but Tung Min keeps moving.
Tung Min preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reliford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tung Min swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reliford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tung Min as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reliford.#T3##CL2#
Reliford instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Reliford pulls Tung Min into guard.
Tung Min prevents Reliford from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Reliford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tung Min gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reliford looking to control.
Sanderson Reliford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tung Min prevents Reliford from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Tung Min preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reliford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reliford shoots in for a takedown but Tung Min shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Reliford rushes Tung Min and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reliford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Tung Min is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reliford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reliford lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanderson Reliford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reliford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tung Min tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reliford is in Tung Min's guard.
Reliford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tung Min works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reliford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reliford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reliford throwing strikes but missing.
Reliford trying to control the position from guard on top but Tung Min 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Reliford wants to pass the guard but Tung Min is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reliford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Reliford pulls guard.
Reliford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tung Min throwing strikes but missing.
Reliford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Reliford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tung Min gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Reliford trying to keep a closed guard but Tung Min is proving a slippery customer.
Reliford looking for a sweep. Not yet Reliford, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Reliford is trying to keep Tung Min in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reliford shoots in for a takedown but Tung Min shows good takedown defense.
Reliford connects with a single shot there.
Reliford tries to land a front kick but Tung Min steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tung Min attempts a counter takedown but Reliford avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Reliford dives in for a single leg takedown but Tung Min sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reliford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aung La Tung Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanderson Reliford.
Reliford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tung Min pinned against the cage. Tung Min gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reliford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tung Min but Tung Min pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reliford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Reliford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reliford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tung Min as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Reliford moves into the clinch.
Reliford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aung La Tung Min has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reliford has Tung Min pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reliford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tung Min smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanderson Reliford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reliford 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanderson Reliford!

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