Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Flair 110
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Pain is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pain tries to clinch there but Burger circles away.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Pain wants to slow Burger down by chopping away at his legs.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain looks to throw a body kick
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pain throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain thows a leg kick but Burger checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burger misses with a left hand
and Pain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pain cracks Burger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Burger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pain throws a head kick that misses.
Pain throws a lazy head kick
and Burger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burger to score with a decent uppercut.
Burger lands with a kick to the temple. Pain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurger.
Burger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pain wants to slow Burger down by chopping away at his legs.
Burger throws a switch kick that catches Pain on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Pain looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Pain flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!
Sebastian Burger retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 108
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pain gets a clinch.
Pain lands a shot to the body.
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
Pain'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.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pain presses Burger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Major Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain connects with a body shot.#T1#
Burger avoids the head kick by Pain.
It seemed like Burger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger throws a lazy head kick
and Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pain.
Pain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pain working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Pain clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burger jabs Pain right on the nose. Pain blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Burger tenderised Pain's leg. Pain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Pain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Pain clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#T3#
Pain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pain!
A nice leg kick from Burger, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Pain.
Burger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Pain scores with a shot to the side of Burger's head. #T4#
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burger is defending well for now.#BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger scores with a head kick. Pain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pain pushes Burger up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burger up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Burger.#T1##BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Burger.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burger can do to turn this around?
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burger.
Jab from Pain.#CL#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pain lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Burger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Major Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Burger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain defending well as Burger loads up on a big left hand.
Pain misses with a combination
and Burger counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Burger scores with a head kick.
Pain looks to land a combination but Burger avoids it well. #CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pain is pushing Burger up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pain clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Burger letting Pain take a breather here.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Pain. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries to land a body kick
and Burger counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Pain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burger misses with a body shot #CL#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pain. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Burger letting Pain take a breather here.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pain breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain avoids the head kick by Burger.
Pain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Burger misses #CL#
and Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Pain trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger lands with an overhand left.
Burger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Burger throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Pain counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Burger.
A head kick by Pain misses
and Burger counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Pain
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.#T2##CL#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Pain missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Burger swings for the body but Pain moves out of range.
Burger lands with a slapping head kick.
Burger misses with a left hand #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Pain pushes Burger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain just leaning against Burger, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Pain. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Burger tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #T4##KD2#
Burger lands a front kick to the face, that drops Pain 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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burger throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger lands a head kick that sends Pain down! Pain is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Burger is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!
Sebastian Burger is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 106
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Pain is trying to break free.
Pain trying to land knees to the body.
Pain lands a body shot.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Pain trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Pain.
Pain swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pain into the ropes.
Pain avoiding damage. #T1#
Pain tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Pain counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Pain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Pain misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Pain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pain counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Pain keeps it at a distance.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a combination #KD#
and Pain counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Thomas on his ass! Thomas wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#T3#
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pain counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Thomas crashing to the mat! Thomas is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Pain screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Major Pain!
Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 105
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pain or perhaps it was just good defense by Burger, which made it look bad.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Burger tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Sebastian Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Burger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain throws a solid leg kick but Burger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pain.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Pain looking to throw knees to the head but Burger is blocking nicely.
Pain can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Pain. #BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
Pain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pain leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Pain pulls guard. #T2##SUB2#
Burger content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pain has locked up a guillotine! Pain's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burger is holding on here and Pain must be using up a lot of energy. Burger has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pain gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Major Pain! Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 104
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pain clinches. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas 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.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thomas has eaten all the pies!
Pain moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick. #CL#
Pain clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a double jab #KD#
and Pain counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Thomas on his ass! Thomas wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#CL#
Pain gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Pain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Pain lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pain rushes Thomas and presses him up against the ropes.
Thomas has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Pain slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Pain tries to tie him up.
Thomas misses with some punches. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away. #CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Pain misses with a knee strike.
Thomas landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the ropes.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Pain.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pain lands a right and a left and another right! Thomas goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Major Pain!
Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 103
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Burger avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pain ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Burger is looking to control the position but Pain frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Burger grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Pain there - Burger really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Major Pain!
Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 102
Date: Dec 26, 2023

#R1#
Tate misses with a combination #CL#
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pain prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Come on Pain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Tate tries to tie him up.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate is trying to maintain a safe position but Pain gets an underhook and turns Tate into the ropes.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Tate throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pain. #CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate wants to stall.
Tate looking to stall.
Tate seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Pain is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Tate tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Tate back against the ropes.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Tate tries to tie him up.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pain tries to break free but Tate pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Pain stalling.
Pain has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate stalling in the clinch but Pain improves position.
Tate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain blocks a body shot from Tate.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Tate is trying to break free.
Pain lands an elbow inside that Tate shrugs off.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Tate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pain cracks Tate with a nice body shot.
Tate tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tate is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.
Tate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Tate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tate tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Tate back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
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 Major Pain will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate misses with the combination. #CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Tate trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Tate is trying to maintain a safe position but Pain gets an underhook and turns Tate into the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Tate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Tate tries to tie him up.
Pain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Tate tries to tie him up.
Pain wants to break free but Tate has control.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple.
Pain blocks an elbow strike from Tate.
Tate looking to slow down the pace here.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Tate utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Tate has the dominant position.
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 Major Pain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pain.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tate.#CL#
Pain has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
Tate looking to stall.
Tate is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1#
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from Tate.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate is trying to break free.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate looking to throw knees to the head but Pain is blocking nicely.
Pain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain wants to break free but Tate has control.
Tate taking a breather.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate's efforts to push away.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Tate stalling in the clinch but Pain improves position.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Pain tries to break free but Tate pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Tate landing knees to the body.
Tate tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tate tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate's efforts to push away.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.
Tate can't break the clinch.
Tate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain.
Tate tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain stalling against the ropes.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.

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 Major Pain.
Well Pain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Major Pain!
Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 101
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Pain fails to land the takedown.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burger.
As Burger tries to get set, Pain tries to push him back and clinch up but Burger manages to avoid the attempt.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burger manages to avoid it.
Burger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily
and Burger counters with an outside leg kick.
Burger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range. #CL#
Pain rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burger is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Pain. #T1#
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pain. #TD#
Pain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Pain has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burger doesn't defend quickly enough and Pain has managed to lock this one up! Can Burger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pain on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Major Pain!
Major Pain is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 99
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Braddock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Braddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
Pain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braddocks head.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Braddock is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braddock is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Braddock looking to stall.
Pain just leaning against Braddock, taking a breather.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.
Pain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braddock backwards.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pain avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Braddock is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Braddock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Braddock looking to slow down the pace here.
Pain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Braddock up against the ropes.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.
Braddock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pain blocks it with crossed arms.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Braddock is controlling him.
Pain has Braddock pressed against the ropes, preventing Braddock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain keeps control of Braddock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braddock letting Pain take a breather here.
Pain just leaning against Braddock, taking a breather. #T3#
Braddock trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Braddock into the ropes.
Pain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pain is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain wants to break free but Braddock has control.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Braddock has the dominant position.
Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Braddock is trying to stall.
Braddock tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braddock.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Braddock has him pressed against the ropes.
Braddock misses with an elbow over the top.
Pain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pain is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
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#
Braddock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Braddock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.
Pain 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. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Braddock keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braddock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pain is defending well for now.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braddock can do to turn this around?
Braddock is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is working Braddock over against the ropes.
Come on Pain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Braddock has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Braddock has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Braddock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Braddock trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
Braddock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain tries to circle away but Braddock has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain tries a knee to the head but Braddock blocks it.
Braddock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain digs a right hand into Braddock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braddock's gas tank.
Pain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pain digs a right hand into Braddock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braddock's gas tank. #T2#
Pain tries to break free but Braddock pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain digs a right hand into Braddock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braddock's gas tank.
Braddock is looking to control Pain's arms but Pain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Braddock has his back to the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
Braddock prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
Braddock is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Braddock is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
Pain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain effectively controlling the action here.
Pain leaning against his opponent.
Pain gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Braddock tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Braddock can't break the clinch.
Pain tries to circle away but Braddock has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain avoiding damage.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braddock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Braddock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Braddock trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Braddock into the ropes.
Braddock is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddock is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Pain wants to break free but Braddock has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Braddock is trying to break free.
Braddock letting Pain take a breather here.
Pain works on Braddock's body with a couple of short punches.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Braddock has the dominant position.
Braddock wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain tries to break free but Braddock pushes him back against the ropes.
Braddock tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain wants to break free but Braddock has control.
Braddock tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Braddock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Braddock misses with a knee to the head.
Braddock is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Pain has Braddock pushed against the ropes.
Braddock wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Braddock wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Braddock keeps him there for the moment.
Pain lands a nice shot to the body.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Braddock has double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain just leaning against Braddock, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Braddock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Braddock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Braddock has him pressed against the ropes.
Braddock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Braddock stalling in the clinch but Pain improves position.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Braddock tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position. #T3#
Pain slows down the pace here.
Braddock stalling in the clinch but Pain improves position.
Pain works on Braddock's body with a couple of short punches.
Braddock is trying to stall.
Braddock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Braddock blocks it with crossed arms.
Braddock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Braddock is controlling him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Braddock keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braddock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
Pain tries to circle away but Braddock has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Braddock working hard to break the clinch.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Braddock has the dominant position.
Braddock has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braddock tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
James Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pain, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 94
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tate blocks it with crossed arms.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain lands with a right to the head.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Tate looking to stall. #T1#
Pain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the ropes.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain lands an uppercut.
Tate is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Pain.
Pain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tate's brow. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tate keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Tate can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pain.
Come on Pain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks. #T3#
Pain lands a good knee to the midsection. Tate won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Pain stalling the fight.
Tate taking a breather.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain is stalling here.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.
Tate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.
Tate can't break the clinch. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pain can't break the clinch.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Pain pushes Tate back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pain.
Pain tries to land knees in the clinch but Tate avoids the damage to the body.
Pain has Tate pushed against the ropes.
Pain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've been informed that Tate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Pain.
Pain can't break the clinch.
Pain tries to land knees in the clinch but Tate avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is looking to control Pain's arms but Pain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes.
Pain has Tate pressed against the ropes.
Tate is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Tate blocks the low kick.#CL#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tate is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pain'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.
Pain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Tate is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tate's brow. #T2#
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
Tate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate is defending well for now.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Pain misses with an elbow strike.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Pain.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Pain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Pain trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pain obliges.
Pain lands a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pain.
Pain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Pain stalling.
Pain is working Tate over against the ropes.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pain wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate won't allow it.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tate is trying to stall.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Pain misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pain is trying to break free.
Pain stalling.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from Tate.
Pain has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Tate tries to tie him up.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain scores with a shot to the side of Tate's head.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain stalling the fight.
Pain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Tate fails to land.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tate avoids it.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Tate struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain scores a nice knee to the body.
Pain avoiding damage.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Pain - that landed with a thud.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Pain effectively controlling the action here.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tate's brow.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain has Tate pushed against the ropes.#T4#
Pain wants to break free but Tate has control.
Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pain.
Pain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain pushes Tate back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pain leaning against his opponent.
Pain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tates head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
William Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pain blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pain, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 90
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Tate tries to clinch but Pain moves away #TD2#
and Pain counters with a shoot takedown. Tate fights it but they end up in guard.
Pain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Pain stands and steps away. Tate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Pain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura but Tate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Pain moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Tate is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Tate gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tate wants to control but Pain is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Pain.
Tate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tate wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Pain has got one arm under Tate's chin. This could be trouble... Tate trying to control the other hand but Pain gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tate has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Major Pain!

Event: Flair 89
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Pain.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the ropes.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
Pain receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger moves away from the strike by Pain.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Burger tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain stalling the fight. #BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Pain keeps control of Burger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain keeps control of Burger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain is stalling here. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pain forces Burger back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Burger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Burger against the ropes.
Burger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
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!#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burger is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Burger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Pain stalks Burger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burger's face. Burger staggers backwards, shaken.
Burger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Pain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Pain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burger up against the ropes.
Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Pain misses with a wild combination. #T4##CL2#
Pain forces Burger back against the ropes and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
A head punch on the inside from Burger fails to land.
Pain stalling against the ropes. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pain throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Burger tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pain misses with a leg kick
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pain.
Burger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pain avoids it.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pain has Burger pressed against the ropes, preventing Burger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Pain.
Nice body kick there by Burger.#CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Pain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.#BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger scores with a jab to the head.
Burger throws a head kick that misses
and Pain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burger throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the ropes.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.#T2#
Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain lands a jab to Burger's midsection.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the ropes.#BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burger throws a head kick that misses.
Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pain is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily. #T3#
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burger.
Pain throws a head kick that misses.
Pain misses with a double jab
and Burger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain jabs at Burger's body.
Burger jabs Pain right on the nose. Pain blinks but takes it well.
Burger loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
Pain misses with a combination
and Burger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Major Pain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pain's head.
Pain misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
Pain has Burger pressed against the ropes, preventing Burger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burger is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Burger wants to break free but Pain has control.
A short uppercut from Pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burger wants to break free but Pain has control.
A frustrated look appears on Burger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burger tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Burger back against the ropes.
Burger is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Burger blocks a head kick by Pain.
As Pain backs away, Burger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burger avoids it.
Major Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burger avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it. #T1#
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Pain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries to land a front kick but Burger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2##CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burger.#CL2#
Pain rushes Burger and presses him up against the ropes.
Burger has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Pain. #T3##CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burger, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Major Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pain clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Pain slowing the pace effectively.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain stalls.
Pain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Pain's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Burger tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
Burger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Burger avoids a wild elbow strike from Pain.
A short left from Pain. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sebastian Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burger throws a head kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 87
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Crusader wants to clinch.
Crusader misses with the combination. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Pain lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Pain. #BC2#
Crusader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crusader 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusader misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pain has Crusader pressed against the ropes, preventing Crusader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Crusader has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Crusader being controlled against the ropes.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain lands a right hand.
Pain stalling.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Crusader is controlling him.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crusader .
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crusader tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Crusader back against the ropes.
Crusader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
Crusader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crusader prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crusader is trying to stall.
Pain just leaning against Crusader , taking a breather.
Crusader tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Crusader is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Crusader displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crusader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crusader misses with the combination.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crusader swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pain.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusader managing to block the knees to the body from Pain.
Crusader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Crusader has the dominant position.
Pain is trying to push Crusader away but Crusader has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Crusader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Crusader wants to break free but Pain has control.
Crusader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crusader 's efforts to push away.
Crusader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pain is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusader is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crusader letting Pain take a breather here.
Crusader is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
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##CL#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crusader can do to turn this around?
Pain avoiding damage.
Crusader looking to stall.
Pain pushes off an throws an elbow but Crusader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crusader tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Crusader has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Pain tries to break free but Crusader pushes him back against the ropes.
Crusader has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Crusader wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Crusader keeps him there for the moment.
Pain throws an elbow that misses.
Crusader is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Crusader trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Crusader has double underhooks.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pain'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.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Crusader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Crusader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pain slows down the pace here.
Pain tries to break free but Crusader pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Crusader is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crusader has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain can't break the clinch. #T3#
Pain stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Crusader tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Crusader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Crusader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crusader tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
A combination from Crusader does no damage. #CL#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crusader , pushing him back against the ropes.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crusader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Crusader wants to break free but Pain has control. #T4#
Crusader misses with the head strike.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Pain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Crusader tries a knee to the head but Pain blocks it.
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusader misses with a knee strike.
Pain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crusader can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain prevents a body shot from Crusader .
Pain tries to break free but Crusader pushes him back against the ropes.
Crusader dodges an elbow strike from Pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Crusader gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Crusader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pain leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pain has Crusader up against the ropes in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is trying to break free.
Crusader working hard to break the clinch.
Crusader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Crusader can't break the clinch.
Crusader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crusader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain stalling against the ropes.
Crusader is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Pain tries to circle away but Crusader has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crusader .
Crusader tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain tries to break free but Crusader pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain scores with a shot to the side of Crusader 's head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crusader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
Pain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crusader tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Crusader is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crusader is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crusader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crusader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain blocking some punches.
Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crusader or not.
Pain lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
Crusader tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Pain.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Pain tries to break the clinch but Crusader is controlling the position.
Crusader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Crusader looking to stall.
Crusader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain is struggling to control the position.
Crusader is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Righteous Crusader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from Crusader .
Crusader misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pain, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 82
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Pain throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Pain instigates a clinch.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Pain pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pain pushes down on Tate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Pain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pain moves nicely into side control.
Tate is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pain is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Pain landing shots from mount.
Pain landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tate is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pain controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Pain is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tate to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tate shrugs it off.
Pain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Pain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tate for as long as he can get away with.
Tate tries to reverse the position but Pain maintains control.#SUB#
Pain wants to finish this one by submission but Tate is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pain.
Pain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Pain lands a heavy elbow.
Pain unloading with bombs!#CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.#SUB#
Pain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tate has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pain scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Pain is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Major Pain!

Event: Flair Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tate checks it well.
Tate misses with a combination #CL#
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pain lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pain as Tate tries to tie him up.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate misses with a double jab #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up.
Pain lands a right hand. #T1##BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.#CL#
Pain rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pain is looking to chop away at Tate's legs.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Pain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate misses with a double jab #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Pain has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pain lands with a light punch inside.
Pain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well. #CL#
Pain rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes 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!
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pain counters with a two punch combo.
Tate wants to clinch.
Pain slips a jab from Tate.
Tate misses with a double jab. #CL#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain misses with a kick to the body
and Tate counters with a right hand to the body.
Pain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Tate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Pain clinches. #T4#
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!#BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Pain moves into the clinch.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pain clinches. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tate misses with a double jab
and Pain counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pain.
Pain scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Pain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain throws the kick towards the body but Tate avoids it.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target. #CL#
Pain drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes. #BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Tate misses with a double jab #CL#
and Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain slows down the pace here.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate blocks a head kick by Pain. #CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
Pain stalling the fight.
Pain tries to land knees in the clinch but Tate avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Major Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Pain circles away.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate. #CL#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Tate stalling in the clinch but Pain improves position.
Pain presses Tate against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pain is defending well for now.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate misses with a left hand #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain lands a body punch.
Tate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tate. That snapped Pain's head back.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4##CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Tate tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Tate misses with a right hand #CL#
and Pain moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Tate'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tate scores with a one two! Pain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Tate.#BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Tate tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pain misses with a head kick. #CL#
Pain drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tate avoids it.#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Pain. #BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Tate misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Pain instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Tate's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tate duly obliges.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Pain drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
The referee calls for Pain to work.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Tate wants to clinch up but Pain keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Tate misses. #CL#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Tate is trying to stall.
Tate avoids the elbow strike from Pain, against the ropes.
Tate tries a knee to the head but Pain blocks it. #BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pain misses with a low kick.
Tate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A shot to the body from Tate misses #CL#
and Pain counters by clinching up.
Pain stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.#CL#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pain pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
William Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2#
Tate scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Pain to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Flair 81
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Durand Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durand Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durand Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand Jr lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durand Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durand Jr thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Durand Jr instigates a clinch.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pain's defenses.
Durand Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Durand Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Durand Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain looks winded!
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand Jr pinned against the cage. Durand Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacques Durand Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.#T1#
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durand Jr sprawls well. Durand Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain misses with a low kick as Durand Jr jumps back.
Durand Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand Jr cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.#CL#
Durand Jr clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain misses with a combination
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range. #T2#
Durand Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand Jr pinned against the cage. Durand Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
Durand Jr moves out of range as Pain throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand Jr misses the target.
Durand Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Durand Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Pain's front leg but catches the back leg as Pain tries to avoid it. #T3##KD#
Durand Jr lands a big right hand that sends Pain crashing to the mat! Durand Jr stays standing though and waves Pain back to his feet!#ROC#Pain is rocked!
Pain leaves his chin hanging out and Durand Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pain crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Durand Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 77
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Braddock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Braddock duly obliges.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain lands a shoulder strike.
Braddock keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braddock misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain avoids the body shot from Braddock.
A little jabbing left from Pain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braddock misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Braddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pain has Braddock up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braddock wants to break free but Pain has control. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A jab from Braddock misses.
Pain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braddock manages to avoid it.
Braddock misses with an uppercut.
Braddock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily. #CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pain stalls.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Braddock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pain blocking some punches.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Braddock is controlling him.
Braddock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pain stalling against the ropes.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
and Braddock counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braddock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Braddock misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Braddock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Braddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braddock.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Braddock up against the ropes.
Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.
Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pain prevents Braddock from breaking the clinch.
Pain tries to circle away but Braddock has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Pain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braddock is trying to break free.
Pain stalls.
Braddock is trying to stall.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braddock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Good body shot from Pain.
Braddock avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Pain.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Braddock keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Major Pain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Braddock misses.
Braddock swings for the body but Pain moves out of range. #CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
James Braddock is winning the standup battle so far.
Braddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braddock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Braddock is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain wants to land a leg kick but Braddock is out of range. #T1##CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Braddock up against the ropes.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.
Pain has Braddock pressed against the ropes, preventing Braddock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Braddock is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Braddock is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Pain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Braddock keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Braddock misses with the combination.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Braddock.#T2#
Braddock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Braddock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Pain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pain throws a wild body kick that Braddock sees coming a mile off.
Braddock is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch. #T3#
Braddock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Braddock is controlling the position.
Pain keeps control of Braddock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Pain looking to throw knees to the head but Braddock is blocking nicely.
Pain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Braddock tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain is trying to break free.
Braddock avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Braddock managing to block the knees to the body from Pain.
Braddock wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pain tries to break free but Braddock pushes him back against the ropes.
Braddock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pain slowing the pace effectively.
Braddock is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain wants to break free but Braddock has control. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Braddock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braddock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
Braddock working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pain pushes Braddock up against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Braddock is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Braddock is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Braddock against the ropes.
Braddock tries to break the clinch but Pain is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Braddock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Braddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braddock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Braddock trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Braddock into the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Pain. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braddock throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Pain counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Pain.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Major Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Braddock tries to circle away but Pain has him pinned against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Pain prevents Braddock from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braddock misses with the combination.
Pain avoids the body shot from Braddock.
Pain lands a nice hook to Braddock's body. Braddock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Pain rushes Braddock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain lands a nice shot to the body.
Braddock is trying to break free.
Pain keeps control of Braddock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braddock wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Pain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3##BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Braddock against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Pain.
Braddock tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Braddock's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braddock.
Braddock loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
Braddock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4##CL2#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Braddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pain gets a clinch.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Pain lands a body shot.
Braddock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braddock can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Braddock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good body shot from Pain.
James Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braddock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pain 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 75
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Burger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burger, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pain tries to land knees in the clinch but Burger avoids the damage to the body.
Burger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burger lands a head kick. Pain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Burger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
Pain digs a right hand underneath Burger's ribcage. Burger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burger. That's going to slow Pain down. #CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Burger against the ropes. #T1#
Burger can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurger.#CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger throws the left hand but Pain avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Burger gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burger connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Pain misses with a body shot. #T2##CL2#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burger defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
Burger lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Burger.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain looking to throw knees to the head but Burger is blocking nicely.
Burger avoids a wild elbow strike from Pain.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Burger blocks a head kick by Pain. #CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Pain'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.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
Pain slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.#T4##BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Pain.
Pain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burger counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burger.#CL2#
Pain clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pain misses with a body kick.
Pain avoids the head kick by Burger.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Pain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burger counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger lands a head kick!
Burger is looking to slow Pain down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pain pushes Burger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Pain has Burger pressed against the ropes.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pain prevents Burger from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burger. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Pain.
Burger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pain just manages to avoid it.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A jab from Pain misses. #CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Pain on the inside. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
Pain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Major Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pain digs a right hand underneath Burger's ribcage. Burger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pain looking to throw knees to the head but Burger is blocking nicely. #T3#
Burger avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pain throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Major Pain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #T4#
Burger throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
Pain tries to counter with a clinch but Burger shakes him off and moves away.
Pain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burger.
A combination from Pain does no damage.
Burger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger scores with a nice right hand.
Pain tries to clinch but Burger moves away
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Pain pushes Burger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger moves out of range of the strikes.
Pain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pain has Burger up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Burger with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Burger misses. #CL2#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger checks a low kick from Pain.
Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burger counters with a good low kick that Pain was not able to check.
Burger throws a head kick that half lands.
Pain misses with a wild combination.
Burger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pain tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
Burger lands with a slapping head kick.
Pain walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Burger and drops face first to the floor! Pain's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Pain in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!
Sebastian Burger retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 74
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Crusader swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Pain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Well, if Pain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Pain stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Crusader to get to his feet.
Crusader tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Crusader misses #CL2#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch.
Crusader is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Pain drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Crusader content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pain has locked up a guillotine! Pain's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Crusader is holding on here and Pain must be using up a lot of energy. Crusader has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pain gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Major Pain!

Event: Flair 70 Shewmaker vs Tate
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Pain tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Burger tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Pain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain throws a head kick that misses
and Burger counters with a body kick.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Major Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burger avoids the head kick by Pain. #T1#
Pain throws a head kick that misses
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Burger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain moves to clinch but Burger breaks away
and Burger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burger misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Pain takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burger misses with a straight right.
Pain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burger lands a body shot.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain misses with a kick to the body
enabling Burger to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain throws out a leg kick but Burger moves out of range and Pain only half commits.
Pain throws a low kick, looking for Burger's leg but Burger calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
Pain effectively controlling the action here.
Burger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Burger feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
Burger catches Pain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#T3##BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pain misses with a head kick.
Pain tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pain misses with a head kick.
Burger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Pain forces Burger back against the ropes and clinches.
Pain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burger up against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger slips under a jab.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Burger against the ropes.
Pain'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.#BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain tries to clinch but Burger moves away
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
Pain has Burger pushed against the ropes.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Burger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Pain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burger takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burger at a distance.
No joy there for Pain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain wants to clinch up but Burger keeps it at a distance.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pain forces Burger back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Burger cracks Pain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy body kick from Pain
and Burger counters with a low kick, right behind Pain 's knee.
Pain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
Pain throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Pain has Burger up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pain connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Pain throws a head kick that misses.
Burger throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Pain counters by clinching up.
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!#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pain throws an elbow but misses.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Burger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burger prevents a body shot from Pain. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Burger.
Pain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burger up against the ropes.#T3#
Burger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burger has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
Major Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain has Burger pressed against the ropes, preventing Burger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain tries to score with a low kick but Burger moves his leg out of the way.
Pain wants to clinch up but Burger keeps it at a distance.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pain throws a combination that misses
and Burger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pain is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger throws a nice head kick!
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Burger throws out a head kick that Pain doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Pain crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Pain's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Burger throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Pain crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!
Sebastian Burger is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 68
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Lang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Pain rushes Lang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Pain.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Lang back against the ropes.
Pain trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the ropes.
Lang gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lang taking a breather.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pain avoids it.
Lang tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Pain taking a breather.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Pain's ribcage. Pain let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lang clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang lands with a kick to the temple. Pain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Lang against the ropes.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain. #T2#
Lang stalling in the clinch but Pain improves position.
Pain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lang missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Lang rushes Pain and presses him up against the ropes.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Pain looking to stall. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Pain swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Pain has Lang up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Pain clinches up with Lang and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pain blocks a body shot from Lang. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lang gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Lang up against the ropes.#BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lang.#CL#
Lang drives through and clinches with Pain against the ropes.
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!
Good body shot from Pain.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Pain keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Pain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pain misses.#CL#
Lang darts in and clinches Pain up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lang misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Pain pushes Lang up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang wants to clinch
and Pain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pain keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pain gets a clinch.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Pain gets an underhook and turns Lang into the ropes.
Pain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pain avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain has Lang pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Lang tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang just leaning against Pain, taking a breather.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Lang has double underhooks.
Pain tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Pain tries a knee to the head but Lang blocks it.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Pain gets an underhook and turns Lang into the ropes.
Pain lands a shot to the body.
Pain avoiding damage.
Lang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang looking to stall. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch. #T2#
Pain throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang throws a right and a left that Pain avoids nicely.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Pain to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Pain moved away.
Lang lands a high kick!
Lang throws a sloppy head kick
and Pain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Craig Long Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.
Pain unleashes a big counter combination but Lang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Lang up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Pain. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely. #BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Pain circles away. #CL2#
Pain clinches.
Lang holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang lands with a kick to the temple. Pain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pain wants to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch position.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Pain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Pain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with a series of strikes. Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pain manages to circle out of the way.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain blocks a body shot from Lang.
Pain blocks an elbow strike from Lang.
Lang wants to stall.
Pain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Pain trying to control the position but instead, Lang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pain into the ropes.#BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Lang thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang scores with a head kick.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Pain wants to break free but Lang has control.
Major Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it. #BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain tries to bum rush Lang with a series of wild strikes but Lang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Lang gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Pain is stalling here.
Pain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Pain is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Lang throws a lazy head kick
and Pain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Lang.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
Pain connects with a single shot there.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pain's head.
Pain lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Pain circles away.
Pain tries to clinch up.#T4#
Pain misses with a body kick.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Pain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Pain.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lang drives through and clinches with Pain against the ropes.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some bone on bone action there as Lang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Major Pain.
I think Pain 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Major Pain!
Major Pain is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 65
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terranova tries to strike from the bottom.
Terranova is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Terranova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Terranova has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Terranova preventing the sweep. #SU#
Terranova gets to his feet. Pain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pain tries to clinch there but Terranova circles away.
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Pain off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Pain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Pain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pain working away.
Terranova is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Terranova continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Terranova.#T2#
Terranova is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Pain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Pain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Terranova managing to control the position.
Pain won't allow Terranova to sweep him here.
Terranova controlling the position.
Terranova keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Terranova is adopting a defensive guard.
Pain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain wants to control from the top but Terranova keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terranova pulls Pain in to control the position.
Terranova throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terranova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Terranova has Pain pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Terranova feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova thumps Pain with a low kick.
Terranova thumps Pain with a low kick.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!#TD2#
Pain gets a double leg takedown into Terranova's guard.
Terranova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Terranova stands up and waves to Pain to follow him.
Terranova scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Pain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.#TD2#
Pain shoots in and bounces Terranova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Terranova has his hands on Pain's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Terranova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Terranova doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Terranova pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Terranova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Further stalling from Terranova.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terranova scores with a hook.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Terranova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Terranova.
Pain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Terranova. That snapped Pain's head back.
A good leg kick by Terranova. #T4#
Terranova is looking to slow Pain down with leg kicks.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Pain moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova lands with a straight right. Pain didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Pain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
What's Terranova going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Terranova misses with a strike from the bottom.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain in the domination position with Terranova hanging on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pain on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Terranova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Terranova.
Terranova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. #REVR##SU#
Terranova stands up and waves to Pain to follow him. #TD2#
Pain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Terranova napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Terranova is right now.
Pain working away.#T1#
Terranova controls the position for a moment.
Terranova gets back to half guard.
Terranova moves into full guard. #SU2#
Pain gets to his feet. Terranova looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Terranova scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Terranova scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
A good leg kick by Terranova. #TD2#
Terranova gets caught flat footed, as Pain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Terranova is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Terranova stands up and waves to Pain to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pain checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Pain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Terranova holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Terranova tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Terranova has his hands clasped together around Pain's back. He's all about the action.
Pain blocks the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova keeping hold of Pain's head, controlling as best he can.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Terranova is stinking the place up with his stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Pain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pain wants to take a breather but Terranova is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terranova is controlling Pain's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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 Ciro Terranova.
I think Terranova 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!

Event: Flair 61
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Burger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pain takes a step back to recover.
Burger lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Pain. Beautiful body shot.
Burger moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burger lands with a kick to the temple. Pain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burger connects with a high kick.
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!
Pain throws a looping overhand right but Burger ducks down to avoid it.
Pain tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Pain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger throws a head kick that Pain semi-blocks.
Pain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Burger.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Burger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pain.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Pain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burger stuns Pain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pain. Those never looked like landing.
Burger throws a lazy right hand but Pain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Burger.
Pain effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Major Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
Burger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pain's hands.
Burger scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Pain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Pain.#CL2#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain misses with a knee strike.
Burger throws a head punch that misses.
Burger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain misses with a combination
and Burger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pain's knee momentarily.
Burger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pain tries to clinch
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burger's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pain connects with a looping right hand.
Pain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burger counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burger, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Burger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain throws a nice looking combination but Burger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burger counters with an outside leg kick.
Burger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pain's head.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pain has Burger up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Burger's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Burger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Burger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Burger.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Pain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Burger lands a front kick to the face, that drops Pain 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!#ROC#Pain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Burger finish him?#T2#
Burger prevents a body shot from Pain.
Pain seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Pain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burger dodges an elbow strike from Pain.
Burger can't break the clinch.
Pain is pushing Burger up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Burger is trying to push Pain away but Pain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.
Pain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burger. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pain clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger scores with a head kick. Pain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Nice body kick from Burger.
Burger lands a head kick. Pain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pain tries to counter with a clinch but Burger shakes him off and moves away.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sebastian Burger is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain looks to clinch
and Burger takes the opportunity to counter with a picture perfect head kick, knocking Pain to the floor! He looks like he's going to get up 4,5,6,7,8... hurry up! 9, 10... he didn't make it! He's just getting back to his feet now but it's too late - this one is all over! Burger is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!

Event: Flair 58
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Burger throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Pain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burger keeps Pain at a distance using the push kick.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burger defends well and Pain ends up having to push Burger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger scores with a head kick. #CL#
Pain rushes Burger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #T1#
Burger lands with a kick to the temple. Pain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burger with a nice cross.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Burger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Burger throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Pain instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pain pulls guard. #T2#
Pain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Pain keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Pain pulls Burger in to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Burger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Pain rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage.
Pain tries to pull guard but Burger holds him up against the cage and eventually Pain drops back down to his feet.
Burger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Burger can't break the clinch. #BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sebastian Burger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger thumps Pain with a low kick.
Burger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Burger as Pain shoots in.
Burger jabs Pain right on the nose. Pain blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burger counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pain is trying to pull guard but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Burger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Burger throws a nice head kick!
Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burger leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Burger letting Pain take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Burger controls his hands.
Burger is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Pain. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain blocks a head kick by Burger.
Burger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pain.
Major Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burger. Burger obviously looking to wear him down.
Burger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Burger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burger being controlled against the cage.#T2##BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pain gets a clinch.
Pain jumps guard but Burger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain tries a body shot but Burger blocks it.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burger smiles and moves away.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Pain throws a head kick that misses.
Pain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burger avoids it really well and circles away.
Burger throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
Pain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Burger there.
Burger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pain throws a lazy head kick
and Burger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pain goes for a double leg but Burger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burger continues to drive forward.#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Sebastian Burger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pain tries for a takedown but Burger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Burger lands a big head kick that sends Pain tumbling to the mat! Burger takes a step backwards and waves Pain back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Pain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
and Burger counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pain! He's just covering up as Burger starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Burger!

Event: Flair 55
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Grigoryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grigoryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grigoryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain takes one to the chin there.
Grigoryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grigoryan scores with a spinning back kick!
A left and a right from Grigoryan both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain wants to clinch.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grigoryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigoryan circles away.
Pain tries to bum rush Grigoryan with a series of wild strikes but Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigoryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pain will feel that in the morning.
Grigoryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grigoryan throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigoryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigoryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Grigoryan. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Pain throws a head kick that misses
and Grigoryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pain tries to clinch up but Grigoryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Grigoryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniel Grigoryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain wants to clinch up but Grigoryan keeps it at a distance.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan is looking to wear down Pain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Grigoryan scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Pain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigoryan lands with a nice combination. Pain backs away looking to recover.
Grigoryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigoryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grigoryan lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Grigoryan lands an overhand right.
Grigoryan misses with a combination
and Pain counters with a left and a right that stings Grigoryan.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigoryan lands with a nice combination. Pain backs away looking to recover.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pain tries to land a front kick but Grigoryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigoryan.
Pain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Grigoryan cracks Pain with a good jab.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Grigoryan.
Pain tries to clinch there but Grigoryan circles away.
Grigoryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grigoryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigoryan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigoryan. Pain shrugs it off though.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pain is looking to clinch but Grigoryan is avoiding it.
Grigoryan throws a series of punches but Pain avoids them all with ease.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Pain misses the body punch
enabling Grigoryan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoryan scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Pain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Grigoryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grigoryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pain tries to clinch but Grigoryan is having none of it.
Pain misses with a wild body shot.
Pain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan thuds his shin into the meat of Pain's side.
Pain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Grigoryan - just one landing.
Grigoryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Grigoryan scores with the left hand. Pain knows he should have avoided that one.
Pain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grigoryan.
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigoryan works Pain's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round.
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#
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigoryan!
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigoryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain is looking to clinch but Grigoryan is avoiding it.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Pain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniel Grigoryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pain takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
Pain looks to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a straight right hand.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigoryan misses with the combination.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigoryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain wants to clinch.#T1#
Grigoryan throws a series of strikes that have Pain backpedaling.
Pain tries to clinch but Grigoryan is having none of it.
Grigoryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigoryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Pain misses.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Grigoryan.
Pain is looking to clinch but Grigoryan is avoiding it.
Grigoryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Pain.
Grigoryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?#T2#
Grigoryan keeps Pain at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Grigoryan.
Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pain wants to clinch but Grigoryan slips to the side
and Grigoryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigoryan lands a two punch combo.
Pain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Grigoryan both land. Nice combination.
Pain scores with a shot to the body.
Grigoryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pain backs up against the ropes.
Grigoryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigoryan keeps Pain at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigoryan - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grigoryan throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
Grigoryan sets himself, and Pain steps forward looking for the clinch! Grigoryan avoids it this time.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grigoryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigoryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A low kick from Pain misses
and Grigoryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigoryan connects with the punch.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pain throws a head kick but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body kick.
Grigoryan feints a jab promting Pain to slip. Grigoryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigoryan!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Grigoryan misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Grigoryan pushes Pain away with a front kick.
Grigoryan thuds a left hand into Pain's body.
Nice body kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigoryan circles away.
Pain tries to clinch up
and Grigoryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigoryan circles away.
Pain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grigoryan.
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Grigoryan pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigoryan!
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Grigoryan pushes him off.#T1#
Pain tries to clinch there but Grigoryan circles away.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigoryan.
Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigoryan. That one must have hurt.
Pain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grigoryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Pain in the body.
A jab lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Grigoryan does no damage.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigoryan throwing a counter right hand but Pain manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Grigoryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigoryan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grigoryan.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Pain misses with a few strikes there.
Grigoryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body kick.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Pain misses with a few strikes there.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pain tries to clinch
enabling Grigoryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain throws a low kick but Grigoryan avoids it.
Pain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grigoryan throws a right and a left that Pain avoids nicely.
Grigoryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigoryan blocks a head kick by Pain.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigoryan - the referee stops the clock and Pain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigoryan. Pain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grigoryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Grigoryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pain backs up against the ropes. #T4#
Grigoryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoryan digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigoryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain closes the distance but Grigoryan moves to the side
and Grigoryan counters with a straight right hand.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain throws a low kick but Grigoryan moves out of range easily.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grigoryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigoryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pain will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigoryan.
Major Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pain takes one on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Grigoryan!
Daniel Grigoryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Flair 53
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Grigoryan misses with a two punch combination.
Grigoryan lands with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Grigoryan tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigoryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigoryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigoryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigoryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Pain is predictable there
letting Grigoryan counter with a right hand.
Pain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grigoryan.
Pain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Grigoryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Grigoryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain throws a wild body kick that Grigoryan sees coming a mile off.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grigoryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigoryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grigoryan scores with a body shot.
Pain misses with a low kick.
Grigoryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Pain in the body.
Grigoryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grigoryan is out of range and Pain settles back down.
Pain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grigoryan.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body punch.
Pain is looking to chop away at Grigoryan's legs.
Pain closes the distance but Grigoryan moves to the side
and Grigoryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Grigoryan lands a two punch combo.
Pain throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigoryan circles away.
Grigoryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Pain wants to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigoryan lands with a straight right. Pain didn't see that one coming.
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoryan thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Nice body punch from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan looks to land a combination. Pain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigoryan. Pain shrugs it off though.
Grigoryan cracks Pain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigoryan.
Pain throws a head kick that misses
and Grigoryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body kick.
Pain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain is looking to clinch but Grigoryan is avoiding it.
Grigoryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigoryan lands with a cross.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan connects with a body shot.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigoryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigoryan stalks Pain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pain's face. Pain staggers backwards, shaken.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body kick.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Grigoryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grigoryan!
Grigoryan lands a slapping body shot.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Grigoryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Grigoryan.
A nice combination there by Grigoryan.
Daniel Grigoryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Pain rushes Grigoryan and presses him up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigoryan. That one must have hurt.
Grigoryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grigoryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grigoryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Pain.
Grigoryan is looking to counter punch.
Grigoryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Grigoryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daniel Grigoryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigoryan misses with a two punch combination.
Pain looks to clinch
and Grigoryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigoryan - the referee stops the clock and Pain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigoryan. Pain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Grigoryan pushes Pain back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Grigoryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grigoryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grigoryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Grigoryan controlling the action here for a moment.
Grigoryan taking a breather.
Grigoryan'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grigoryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigoryan lands a front kick.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grigoryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigoryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Pain is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grigoryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Grigoryan coming out on top.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigoryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pain backs up against the ropes.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigoryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Grigoryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grigoryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigoryan is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick and Grigoryan moves out of range easily.
Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigoryan.
Nice body punch from Grigoryan.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigoryan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grigoryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigoryan keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Grigoryan lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pain wants to clinch
and Grigoryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoryan cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pain throws a sloppy head kick
and Grigoryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Pain misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Pain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Grigoryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigoryan sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain wants to clinch up but Grigoryan keeps it at a distance.
Pain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Grigoryan throws a one two combo.
Pain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grigoryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Grigoryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigoryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grigoryan thuds his shin into the meat of Pain's side.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grigoryan at a distance.
Pain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grigoryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Grigoryan pushes him off.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan lands with a nice combination. Pain backs away looking to recover.
Grigoryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grigoryan pushes Pain away with a front kick.
Grigoryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Grigoryan lands with a nice body punch.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grigoryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Grigoryan.
Pain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Pain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pain tries to clinch there but Grigoryan circles away.
Pain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grigoryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigoryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Grigoryan digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigoryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grigoryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigoryan - that will leave a mark!
Pain looks to land a combination but Grigoryan avoids it well.
Grigoryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grigoryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pain will feel that in the morning.
Grigoryan lands with a cross.
Grigoryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grigoryan.#T3#
Pain throws a body punch but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Pain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pain throws a push kick but Grigoryan slaps the foot to one side.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pain misses with a double jab.
Pain wants to clinch.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Grigoryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigoryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pain closes the distance but Grigoryan moves to the side
and Grigoryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Grigoryan pushes him off.
Grigoryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Grigoryan jabs at Pain's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigoryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Pain pushes Grigoryan up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Grigoryan pushes him off.
Grigoryan is looking to counter punch.
Grigoryan pushes Pain away with a front kick.
Grigoryan dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigoryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Pain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grigoryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigoryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pain misses with a few strikes there.
Major Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Grigoryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grigoryan, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Flair 49
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durant counters with a nice body shot.
Durant scores with a jab.
Pain tries to clinch but Durant moves away
and Durant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durant lands a really nice looking cross but Pain seems unphased.
Durant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pain tries to clinch but Durant moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Durant looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.#KD#
Durant lands a head kick that bluckles Pain and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Durant no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Pain is rocked!
Pain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pain wants to clinch.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Durant needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Pain just on the top of the head. Pain drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Pain - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Durant!
A very excited looking Kevin Durant 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: Flair 47
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Mrkela shoots for a double leg takedown but Pain sprawls well. He's pushed Mrkela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mrkela gets caught napping as Pain dives in and scores a takedown. Mrkela manages to retain guard.
Pain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mrkela pushes a forearm under Pain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitar Mrkela!

Event: Flair 44
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigoryan. That one must have hurt.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with the left hand. Pain knows he should have avoided that one.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigoryan sprawls well. Grigoryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Grigoryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Pain is trying to pull guard but Grigoryan has him pressed against the cage.
Grigoryan slowing the pace effectively.
Grigoryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain. #T1#
Grigoryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grigoryan has Pain pushed against the cage.
Pain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigoryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grigoryan avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grigoryan.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Grigoryan.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pain shoots in but Grigoryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Pain.
Grigoryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Grigoryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Grigoryan tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Grigoryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigoryan swivels and escapes.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
Grigoryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Pain tries to clinch but Grigoryan is having none of it.
Grigoryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigoryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Grigoryan thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pain goes for a double leg but Grigoryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigoryan continues to drive forward.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan thuds his right hand into Pain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been informed that Pain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pain misses with the combination.
Grigoryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Pain throws a nice looking combination but Grigoryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigoryan lands a front kick.
Pain looks for a takedown but Grigoryan sprawls well.
Grigoryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pain looks winded!
A lazy left from Grigoryan finds it's target.#T4#
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!
Nice body kick there by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a nice head shot.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Pain off the cage and back into range.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Grigoryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grigoryan keeps Pain at a distance using the push kick.
Grigoryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pain if he has to take too many more of those.
Grigoryan digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan works the jab nicely.
Pain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Nice sprawl there from Grigoryan as Pain shoots in.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigoryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigoryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grigoryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigoryan. Pain shrugs it off though.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigoryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniel Grigoryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan connects with a crisp jab.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigoryan as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan throws a one two combo.
Grigoryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pain. Pain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Grigoryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Grigoryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigoryan scores with a jab to the head.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grigoryan's waist but Grigoryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Daniel Grigoryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigoryan tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigoryan to the ground. Grigoryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigoryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Grigoryan both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan thuds his shin into the meat of Pain's side.#T2#
Grigoryan scores with a three punch combo!
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Pain tries to clinch there but Grigoryan circles away.
Grigoryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigoryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grigoryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grigoryan avoids the body shot from Pain.
Pain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigoryan stalks Pain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pain's face. Pain staggers backwards, shaken.
Grigoryan lands a jab-cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigoryan - the referee stops the clock and Pain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigoryan. Pain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Daniel Grigoryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigoryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Grigoryan pushes Pain away with a front kick.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigoryan tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigoryan connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigoryan - the referee stops the clock and Pain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigoryan. Pain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grigoryan throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
Grigoryan keeps Pain at a distance using the push kick.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Grigoryan.
Pain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grigoryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Grigoryan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grigoryan - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Grigoryan throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the cage.
Pain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Grigoryan.
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigoryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigoryan connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.
Grigoryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Pain in the body.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a one two! Pain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigoryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pain on the side of the head.
Grigoryan throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Nice body kick there by Grigoryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Grigoryan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Grigoryan throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grigoryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Pain in the body.
Pain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Grigoryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoryan thuds his right hand into Pain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigoryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pain will feel that in the morning.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Grigoryan stuns Pain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grigoryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigoryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Grigoryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grigoryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pain scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Grigoryan thuds his right hand into Pain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigoryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigoryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan stalks Pain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pain's face. Pain staggers backwards, shaken.
Crunch! Grigoryan slams his shin into Pain's torso.
Grigoryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigoryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks.
Grigoryan lands with a shot to the body.
Pain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grigoryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pain tries to clinch but Grigoryan moves out of range. #T2#
Grigoryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grigoryan thuds his shin into the meat of Pain's side.
Grigoryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grigoryan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pain.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grigoryan scores with a nice body kick.
Grigoryan keeps Pain at a distance using the push kick.
Pain wants to clinch up but Grigoryan keeps it at a distance.
Grigoryan scores with a one two! Pain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigoryan. That one must have hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Grigoryan. Those never looked like landing.
Grigoryan thuds his right hand into Pain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigoryan.
Nice body kick from Grigoryan.#T3#
Grigoryan lands a slapping body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigoryan. Pain shrugs it off though.
Grigoryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grigoryan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grigoryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Pain off the cage and back into range.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigoryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigoryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pain sprawls and moves away.
Grigoryan stuns Pain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grigoryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Grigoryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Grigoryan with a nice cross.
Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grigoryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Grigoryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grigoryan connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigoryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Pain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grigoryan!
Grigoryan scores with a push kick.
Pain wants to clinch#TD#
and Grigoryan counters with a shoot takedown. Pain fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Grigoryan gets to his feet - Pain follows without any prompting.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grigoryan cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigoryan. Pain shrugs it off though.
Grigoryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Major Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoryan throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the cage.
Grigoryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Grigoryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Super Fight
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Shewmaker scores with a head kick. Pain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shewmaker misses with a wild body shot.
Pain throws a quick counter head kick but Shewmaker was just out of range.
Shewmaker 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.
Shewmaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shewmaker thuds his shin into the meat of Pain's side.
Shewmaker lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shewmaker.
Pain is looking to clinch but Shewmaker is avoiding it.
Shewmaker throws a series of punches but Pain avoids them all with ease.
Shewmaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pain throws a low kick, looking for Shewmaker's leg but Shewmaker calmly moves out of range.
Shewmaker scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shewmaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pain under the eye.
Shewmaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that Pain avoids nicely.
Shewmaker throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Shewmaker throws out a head kick that Pain doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Pain crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Pain's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Shewmaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain defending well as Shewmaker loads up on a big left hand.
Pain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Shewmaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Shewmaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Pain is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shewmaker.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker cracks Pain with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Pain goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Pain wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Frank Shewmaker!
Frank Shewmaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Flair 43
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Terranova throws a nice head kick!
Pain tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Terranova.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova digs a good hook to Pain's body.
Terranova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Terranova has Pain up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terranova has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Terranova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pain throws a head kick that misses.
Terranova with a hook.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Pain is rocked!
BAM! Terranova delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pain like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ciro Terranova!

Event: FLAIR BASH
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Terranova cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Terranova. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Terranova lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Terranova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terranova tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Terranova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terranova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terranova swinging wildly here. #T1##CL#
Terranova has Pain up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Terranova works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Terranova connects with a nice cross there... Pain is looking wobbly and Terranova recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pain to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Terranova jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ciro Terranova!

Event: Flair 40
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Durant throws out a head kick that Pain doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Pain crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Pain's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Pain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durant with a nice calf kick.#KD2#
Durant drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Pain onto his butt! Pain pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Pain misses
and Durant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Pain misses
and Durant counters with a big uppercut that drops Pain face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Flair 38
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Pain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Pain in a clinch.
Pain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Pain jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pain tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Pain wants a takedown.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
Pain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Pain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
Thibodeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Thibodeaux drops Pain with a naaaaasty hook - Pain is in real trouble here! Thibodeaux dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Fortune Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair 32
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Pain connects with a body shot.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
As Lang tries to get set, Pain tries to push him back and clinch up but Lang manages to avoid the attempt.
Lang tries for a takedown but Pain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lang moves into the clinch successfully.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pain jumps guard but Lang stands there with Pain around his waist. Pain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang is looking for a takedown.
Major Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Long Lang.
Lang fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Lang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pain clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Lang has his opponent's back but Pain is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Pain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Pain rushes Lang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pain jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lang prevents it.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Lang drops back down to his feet.
Pain stalling in the clinch but Lang improves position.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain won't allow it.
Lang is trying to drag Pain to the mat but Pain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lang can't get the takedown.
Pain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Lang jumps guard but Pain stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang shoots in and drives through. Pain sprawls well.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Pain throws a big counter combination but Lang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Lang both land. Nice combination.
Pain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pain throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Lang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pain is fending him off so far but Lang persists. Nope, Pain circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang. #CL2#
Lang drives through and clinches with Pain against the cage.
Lang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pain smiles and moves away.
Lang wants to clinch but Pain slips to the side
and Pain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang goes for a double leg but Pain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pain continues to drive forward.
Lang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Lang throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pain jumps into guard, dragging Lang to the mat.
Lang tries to stand but Pain is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lang, into his guard. #REVR#
Pain controlling from the top position.
Lang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pain stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pain or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Pain circles away.
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Lang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense.
Lang shoots in for a double leg but Pain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Major Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Long Lang.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pain tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pain to the ground. Pain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang avoids the head kick by Pain.
Despite the aggression on Lang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lang dives in and grabs Pain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes down on Lang's head and hops out.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Lang tries to counter with a clinch but Pain shakes him off and moves away.
Craig Long Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.#BC2#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lang darts in looking for a takedown but Pain gets double underhooks and turns Lang into the cage.
Lang with a poor takedown
and Pain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt
and Pain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Lang sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Lang, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Lang against the cage but Lang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lang tries to clinch but Pain moves away
and Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Lang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lang lands in his opponent's guard.

Pain pushes Lang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
Pain scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pain swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang lands a high kick!
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Lang shoots in looking for a takedown but Pain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Pain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lang to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Pain wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pain to keep the fight standing.
Lang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pain is defending well for now.
Pain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Pain's side.#TD2#
Lang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Lang decides to stand back up.
Lang is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lang swivels and escapes.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away. #CL2#
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang can't get the takedown.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Pain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain won't allow it.
Lang fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Lang lands with a nice body kick.
Lang misses with a hook. Pain ducked under it nicely.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Pain ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pain gets underhooks to prevent Lang's takedown attempt.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain won't allow it.
Pain jumps guard but Lang stands there with Pain around his waist. Pain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Lang can't get the takedown.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang avoids the head kick by Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pain circles away.
Pain throws a counter high kick but Lang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Lang.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang digs a good hook to Pain's body. #T3#
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lang jumps guard but Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Lang is trying to drag Pain to the mat but Pain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lang to keep the fight standing.
Pain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lang to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Lang breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lang gets a clinch.
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.#BC2#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craig Long Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Long Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pain 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 28
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Pain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Pain looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Pain in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Pain is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that drops Pain! The killer instinct kicks in and Thibodeaux finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Flair Legend Night
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pain closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain misses with a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain tries to land a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Pain is predictable there
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pain throws a lazy head kick
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Pain is rocked!
Pain throws a combination that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaelsson finish him?
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson 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 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Chaelsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 26
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Pain throws a body kick that misses.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lang clinches.
Pain stops a takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Lang sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Lang leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Lang pulls guard successfully.
Lang is striking from the bottom but Pain uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though. #SU2#
Pain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pain fails with the takedown#CL#
and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Lang gets underhooks to prevent Pain's takedown attempt.
Pain looks winded!
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here. #T2##BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lang gets a clinch.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Lang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lang looking to control but Pain passes into half guard.
Lang wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Lang is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lang avoid being mounted?
Pain prevents Lang from improving his position.
We've been informed that Pain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lang trying to control but Pain postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pain is looking for submissions but instead, Lang has regained full guard.
Pain postures up. #SUB#
Lang has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lang tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lang appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pain misses with the combination. #TD#
Lang gets a double leg takedown into Pain's guard.

Pain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lang is working Pain over against the cage.#BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang jumps guard but Pain stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Lang pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain preventing the sweep. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain stops Lang from standing up.
Pain postures up.
Lang is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lang, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Lang sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Pain tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Lang drops back down to his feet.
Lang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lang fails with the takedown.#T3#
Pain misses with a low kick.
Lang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Lang instigates a clinch.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Lang has double underhooks.
Lang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pain's waist but Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lang off to one side.
Lang avoids the head kick by Pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Lang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lang 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.

Craig Long Lang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lang tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Lang lands a high kick! #TD#
Lang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lang.
Pain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lang trying to control the position but Pain is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pain is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lang.
Lang has knee on belly momentarily but Pain bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lang is thwarting Pain's attempts to control the position.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pain is looking to control Lang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pain avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Lang trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pain is fending him off so far but Lang persists. Nope, Pain circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig Long Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Lang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pain to the ground. Lang is now in Pain's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Lang wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Lang trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lang postures up in Pain's guard and throws a big left but Pain blocks it.
Pain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense.
Pain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lang with a body shot.
Lang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pain's waist but Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lang off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pain pinned against the cage. Pain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lang.
Lang shoots in and drives through. Pain sprawls well.
Major Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Long Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Pain catches Lang right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Major Pain.
I think Lang 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Long Lang!

Event: Flair 23
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Pain forces Lang back against the cage and clinches.
Lang is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Pain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is adopting a defensive guard.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Pain stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Pain pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Pain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang looking for a takedown.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain jumps guard but Lang stands there with Pain around his waist. Pain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pain is trying to drag Lang to the mat but Lang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##TD2#
Pain jumps guard and drags Lang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain pulls Lang in to control the position.
Lang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Pain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Pain pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands. #T4#
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Pain tries for a takedown but Lang manages to get underhooks.
Lang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pain smiles and moves away.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Lang, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Lang against the cage but Lang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pain darts in looking for a takedown but Lang gets double underhooks and turns Pain into the cage.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pain as he jumps to the side.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Pain forces Lang back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Pain manages to pull guard.
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Pain postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it. #SU2#
Pain gets to his feet - Lang follows without any prompting.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lang swivels and escapes.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Pain tries to land a front kick but Lang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang fakes the leg kick and cracks Pain in the body. #TD2#
Pain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pain is in Lang's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Lang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pain digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Lang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain won't allow it.
Lang prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Pain pulls guard effortlessly.
Major Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lang throws a strike but Pain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Pain gets to his feet - Lang follows without any prompting.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Craig Long Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
As Pain backs away, Lang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Pain stuffs the takedown attempt from Lang. Lang gets slowly back to his feet.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Major Pain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pain misses with a two punch combination.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
Pain tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Pain fails with the takedown#CL#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lang. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pain forces Lang back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain tries for a takedown but Lang manages to get underhooks.
Craig Long Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Pain.
Craig Long Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Lang goes for a double leg but Pain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pain continues to drive forward.#T2#
Lang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pain to keep the fight standing.
Pain tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Lang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pain uses from the top position.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Lang controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself. #T3#
Lang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pain manages to pass to side control.
Pain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pain 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 21
Date: Dec 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pain cracks Camacho with a nice body shot.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho managing to block the knees to the body from Pain.
Camacho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
Camacho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camacho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pain is looking to control Camacho's arms but Camacho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pain has his back to the ropes.
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Camacho throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain managing to block the knees to the body from Camacho.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Camacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Camacho tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Pain wants to stall.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camacho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Camacho stalling in the clinch.
Camacho keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camacho wants to stall.
Pain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Camacho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pain's face. #CUT2#It looks like Major Pain has been cut.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Camacho trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camacho into the ropes.
Camacho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pain blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camacho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Camacho misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Pain tries to circle away but Camacho has him pinned against the ropes.
Camacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Camacho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Camacho works on Pain's body with a couple of short punches.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Camacho.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho scores a nice knee to the body.
Camacho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Camacho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho working aggressively here.
Camacho tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Pain misses with some punches.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain taking a breather.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
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!
Camacho lands a knee to the head.
Camacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pain misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
Camacho landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Camacho dominated that round.
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!#R2##CL2#
Camacho forces Pain back against the ropes and clinches.
Camacho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Camacho.
Pain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Camacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camacho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pain avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camacho lands a knee to the head.
Camacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Camacho as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Camacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Camacho obliges.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pain's face.
Macho Camacho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camacho pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Camacho scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Camacho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Pain is rocked!
Camacho lands a left hand.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Pain with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Pain looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Pain 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 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Macho Camacho!

Event: Flair 20
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lang thinking. #CL#
Lang clinches. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang misses with a hook. Pain ducked under it nicely.
Lang misses with a hook #CL2#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pain.
Lang taking a breather. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang misses the jab.#CL#
Lang rushes Pain and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Lang throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the ropes.
Pain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Pain.
Pain looks winded!
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Pain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
As Lang backs off Pain throws a huge counter combo but Lang manages to avoid it all.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Lang.
Pain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang tries to clinch there but Pain circles away.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Pain misses with a head kick.
Lang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Pain's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Lang has closed the distance and engaged Pain in a clinch.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
Lang lands a good knee to the midsection. Pain won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Lang swings for the body but Pain moves out of range.
Lang sets himself, and Pain steps forward looking for the clinch! Lang avoids it this time.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Lang misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Lang clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land. #T4#
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Lang has double underhooks.
Lang is trying to stall. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lang moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Pain tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lang. #BC#
Lang 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!
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Pain misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain throws a series of strikes that have Lang backpedaling. #CL#
Lang has closed the distance and engaged Pain in a clinch.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
Lang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the ropes.
Lang has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Pain does no damage. #T1#
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Pain lands with a shot to the body.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Craig Long Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Pain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craig Long Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang is looking to counter the offense by Pain and move into the clinch.
Lang lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang tries to clinch there but Pain circles away.
Pain wants to counter with a clinch but Lang pushes him away.#CL2#
Pain clinches up with Lang and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain throws a lazy head kick
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Pain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lang.#T3#
Lang swinging wildly here.
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig Long Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pain rushes Lang and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang throws a body kick that misses.
Lang is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it. #T4#
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pain circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Pain clinches up with Lang and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lang prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Lang is controlling him.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lang drives through and clinches with Pain against the ropes. #BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Pain clinches up against the ropes.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
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 Craig Long Lang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Lang drives through and clinches with Pain against the ropes.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Pain.
Pain tries to stall but Lang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang letting Pain take a breather here.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the ropes.#T1##BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Pain lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Pain tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Lang back against the ropes.
Lang has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Pain gets an underhook and turns Lang into the ropes.#T2##BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Pain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang is looking to clinch.
Lang is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Pain rushes Lang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain taking a breather. #BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pain's head.#CL#
Lang clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Lang tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang avoids the head kick by Pain.
Lang is looking to clinch. #T4#
Lang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pain.
Lang tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lang instigates a clinch.
Lang working Pain over with knees to the body.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Major Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Long Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Long Lang!

Event: Flair 18
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Talbain gets caught flat footed, as Pain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Talbain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is working Talbain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pain stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position.
Talbain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Talbain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Talbain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Talbain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pain has passed into half guard!
Talbain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pain is looking to advance position but Talbain won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Talbain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Talbain wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talbain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pain.
Pain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talbain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talbain is trying to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to control but Talbain is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Talbain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position. #T3#
Pain postures up.
Talbain looking for a sweep. Not yet Talbain, not yet.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talbain's guard.#SUB#
Talbain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Talbain keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain won't allow Talbain to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain fails with the takedown
and Pain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Talbain throws a right hand that misses
and Pain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Talbain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Pain tries to counter it with a takedown but Talbain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pain scores with a jab.
Jon Talbain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Talbain.
Talbain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Pain moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pain has Talbain pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pain pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Talbain tumbling to the mat - Pain dives into Talbain's guard.
Talbain is trying to keep Pain in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pain stands and steps away. Talbain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talbain.
It seemed like Pain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Talbain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talbain.
Talbain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Talbain wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Talbain finds it's way through Pain's defenses.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Pain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Talbain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Talbain is trying to break free.
Talbain has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pain just leaning against Talbain, taking a breather. #T2#
Talbain tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain tries to pull guard but Talbain holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pain drops back down to his feet.
Talbain is trying to drag Pain to the mat but Pain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Talbain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Talbain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Talbain is defending well.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Pain stalling away here and it's allowed Talbain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pain trying to control but Talbain is working from the bottom.
Talbain wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Pain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Talbain, up you get!
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt - Pain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain wants to counter with a clinch but Talbain pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Pain pushes Talbain up against the ropes in a clinch.
Talbain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Talbain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Talbain tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pain is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbain wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Talbain is controlling the position. #TD2#
Pain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Major Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain postures up. #SUB#
Talbain is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talbain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Talbain controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Talbain is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talbain is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain postures up in Talbain's guard and throws a big left but Talbain blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD#
Talbain gets control of Pain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Talbain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Talbain keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain won't allow Talbain to get back to his feet.
Pain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Talbain looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Pain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Talbain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talbain trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talbain fails to land the takedown.
Talbain fails with the takedown.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Talbain tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pain is pressing down on Talbain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talbain is holding on for now.
Talbain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Talbain.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talbain is trying to keep Pain in close. #SU2#
Pain stands up and waves to Talbain to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pain 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 14
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Braddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pain looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Braddock misses with a double jab.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Braddock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braddock. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Braddock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pain has Braddock pressed against the cage, preventing Braddock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Pain to work.
Braddock tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1##BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Braddock throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Braddock falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Pain counters with a shoot takedown. Braddock fights it but they end up in guard.
Pain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Braddock is looking for a triangle here but Pain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Braddock is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Pain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Braddock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Braddock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain controlling the position easily from mount.
Braddock has given up his back. #T3#
Pain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Braddock doesn't escape.
Braddock tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pain has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Braddock is defending well but eventually Pain manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Braddock has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Major Pain!

Event: Flair 13
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1#
Tate Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Tate Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Pain counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain wants to clinch but Tate Iii slips to the side
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tate Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pain scrambles back to his feet.
Pain lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Pain.
Tate Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain is looking to clinch but Tate Iii is avoiding it.
Tate Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Tate Iii tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Tate Iii. #T1#
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pain counter with a right hand.
Tate Iii takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Iii shakes him off and moves away.
Tate Iii misses with the combination.
Pain tries to clinch but Tate Iii moves out of range.
Pain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tate Iii backs up against the ropes.
Pain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tate Iii throws a right hand that Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Pain also avoids with ease.
Tate Iii scores with a one two! Pain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate Iii throws a combination that misses
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Tate Iii backing up. Tate Iii nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain misses with a head kick. #T2#
Pain wants to land a leg kick but Tate Iii is out of range.
Tate Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate Iii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pain.
Tate Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate Iii blocks a head kick by Pain.
As Pain tries to get set, Tate Iii tries to push him back and clinch up but Pain manages to avoid the attempt.
Tate Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Tate Iii misses the shot to the body.
Pain slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well.
Pain throws a fast counter high kick but Tate Iii manages to duck under it in time.
A punch combination from Pain misses. #T3#
Tate Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tate Iii is looking to wear down Pain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Tate Iii gets tackled into the ropes by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Tate Iii keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain tries to break free but Tate Iii pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate Iii taking a breather.
Tate Iii has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain throws a right and a left that Tate Iii avoids nicely.
Tate Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pain moves away.
Tate Iii lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Pain forces Tate Iii back against the ropes and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tate Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Tate Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii dodges an elbow strike from Pain.
Pain keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Major Pain will probably get the nod.
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#
Tate Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pain connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Pain forces Tate Iii back against the ropes and clinches.
Tate Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tate Iii tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Tate Iii back against the ropes. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pain rushes Tate Iii and presses him up against the ropes.
Tate Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain wants to clinch.
Tate Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Tate Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pain cracks Tate Iii with a good jab.
Tate Iii throws a series of punches but Pain avoids them all with ease.
Pain with a nice cross.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Tate Iii scores with a jab. Pain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tate Iii throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Curtis Tate Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well.
Tate Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Pain is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Iii misses with a double jab.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate Iii finish him?
Tate Iii cracks Pain with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Pain 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 Pain is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Pain could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 12
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Pain throws the kick towards the body but Powerhous avoids it.
Powerhous is breathing heavily.
Pain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powerhous back to the cage. Pain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powerhous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.#CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain has Powerhous pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pain continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Powerhous in a clinch.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Powerhous.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Powerhous has him pressed against the cage.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powerhous pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powerhous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powerhous avoids it really well and circles away.
Powerhous seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boxing Powerhous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.#TD2#
Pain gets a double leg takedown into Powerhous's guard.
Powerhous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain passes Powerhous's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Powerhous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pain stalling.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain works his foot free and advances to mount.
Powerhous on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Powerhous tries to get out of the position.
Pain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Pain looking to finish with strikes here!
Pain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Pain wants to finish this one by submission but Powerhous is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pain.
Pain controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Pain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Pain jumps guard. #ES2#
Pain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Powerhous is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pain wants to break free but Powerhous has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain leaning against his opponent.
Pain taking a breather.#TD2#
Pain successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powerhous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powerhous jumps guard but Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powerhous trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powerhous into the cage.#TD2#
Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
Major Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pain content to stall in guard here.
Powerhous is looking to sweep but instead, Pain has passed into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Pain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Powerhous!
Powerhous has given up his back here. Will Pain look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pain keeps control of the position easily here as Powerhous tries to buck him off.
Pain punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Pain is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Powerhous is defending well though. Pain let's go of the attempt for now.
Powerhous prevents Pain from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Powerhous preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pain.
Pain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB2#
Pain has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Powerhous has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pain throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Powerhous fending off the submission attempt from Pain.
Powerhous covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Pain working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pain is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powerhous tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powerhous to the ground. Powerhous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powerhous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powerhous is looking to counter the offense by Pain and move into the clinch.
Powerhous leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxing Powerhous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Pain.#CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powerhous is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is working for takedown but Powerhous is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries for a takedown but Powerhous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pain tries for a takedown but Powerhous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A punch combination from Pain misses.
Boxing Powerhous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Powerhous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pain scores with a jab. Powerhous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Powerhous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Powerhous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Powerhous, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Powerhous against the cage but Powerhous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Powerhous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powerhous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Pain rushes Powerhous and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powerhous has him pressed against the cage.
Pain has Powerhous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powerhous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powerhous is defending well.
Pain is trying to drag Powerhous to the mat but Powerhous just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powerhous keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Pain successfully pulls guard.
Powerhous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Powerhous from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pain is trying to control the position but Powerhous postures up.
Pain pulls Powerhous in close to prevent any damage.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain is trying to control. Powerhous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powerhous is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pain not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powerhous on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pain 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

Event: Flair 11
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain wants to break free but Tate Iii has control. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Iii misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Pain rushes Tate Iii and presses him up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tate Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Tate Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with the combination.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tate Iii throws a series of punches but Pain moves out of range. #T1#
Tate Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pain counters with a series of strikes. Tate Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Tate Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Pain tried to score with a low kick but Tate Iii checks it.
Pain lands a jab to the head.
Pain wants to slow Tate Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Pain moves to clinch but Tate Iii breaks away
and Tate Iii counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Pain rushes Tate Iii and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Tate Iii throws a right hand that Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Pain also avoids with ease.
Pain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Tate Iii scores with a four punch combination!
Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Tate Iii tries to get set, Pain tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate Iii manages to avoid the attempt.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tate Iii misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pain.
Pain leaning against his opponent.
Pain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate Iii backwards. #T3#
Pain pushes off an throws an elbow but Tate Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tate Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Pain missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well. #CL#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pain trying to land knees to the body.
Pain looking to slow down the pace here.
Pain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tate Iii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pain lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tate Iii breaks the clinch. #T4#
Tate Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Pain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Pain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pain is looking to clinch. #CL#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Tate Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Tate Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tate Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Tate Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain lands with an uppercut that bounces Tate Iii off the ropes and back into range.
Tate Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pain circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain is looking to counter the offense by Tate Iii and move into the clinch.
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 Major Pain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pain slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate Iii lands with a good body shot.
Tate Iii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pain rather than just go for the knockout.
Tate Iii misses with the combination.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Tate Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tate Iii duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pain throws a nice looking combination but Tate Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Tate Iii takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Tate Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain sets himself, and Tate Iii steps forward looking for the clinch! Pain avoids it this time.
Pain staying out of range there.
Pain slips under a jab from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii throws a hook to the side of Pain's head but Pain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Iii misses with a double jab.
Tate Iii throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
Tate Iii misses with a hook.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tate Iii blocks the body kick.
Pain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Tate Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tate Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Iii throws a right hand that Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Pain also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tate Iii trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Tate Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate Iii's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Tate Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain wants to clinch up but Tate Iii keeps it at a distance.
Tate Iii wants to counter the offense by Pain and move into the clinch position.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pain has time to react.
Tate Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Pain throws a right and a left that Tate Iii avoids nicely.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Pain slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii. #T4#
Tate Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Pain clinches up with Tate Iii and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pain lands with a light punch inside.
Tate Iii taking a breather. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Iii circles away.
Pain tries to clinch up but Tate Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis Tate Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
Tate Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Tate Iii does it's job there.
Tate Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Pain throws a head kick that misses.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Tate Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Iii. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tate Iii tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tate Iii manages to break the clinch.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain is looking to counter the offense by Tate Iii and move into the clinch.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tate Iii moves away.
Tate Iii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Pain is looking to clinch.
Tate Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Pain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tate Iii tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Pain darts in and clinches Tate Iii up against the ropes.
Pain has Tate Iii pushed against the ropes.
Tate Iii avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body.
Pain wants to stall. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Pain looks to land a body kick but Tate Iii moved away.#CL#
Pain has Tate Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate Iii keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate Iii taking a breather.
Tate Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Pain.
Tate Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Tate Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Tate Iii thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Tate Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Tate Iii lands.#CL#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Tate Iii in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pain works on Tate Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Tate Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Tate Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Tate Iii backing up. Tate Iii nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Pain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tate Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Tate Iii misses with the combination.
Pain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Tate Iii catches Pain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pain pushes Tate Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Tate Iii.
I think Tate Iii 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 10
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Cruze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruze is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Pain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pain shoots and misses
and Cruze counters with a head kick. That will keep Pain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Cruze in a clinch. #TD#
Pain jumps into guard, dragging Cruze to the mat.
Pain controlling the position.#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Cruze pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain pulls Cruze in close to prevent any damage.
Cruze looking to sit in guard and control but Pain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Pain is stalling in the full guard.
Pain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruze's head.
Cruze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pain controls the pace.
Cruze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruze for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruze throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pain is pushing down on Cruze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruze is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruze has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pain content to control rather than advance.
Pain continues to stall.#T3#
Pain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Pain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruze has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pain escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pain!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruze defending against the ground and pound.
Cruze is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Pain stalls from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pain scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruze is trying to pull guard but Pain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pain is trying to drag Cruze to the mat but Cruze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Pain successfully pulls guard.
Cruze wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruze throws an elbow that misses. Pain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruze's guard. Nice move by Pain!#REVR#
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pain unloading with bombs!
Pain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Pain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pain lands a big elbow.
Pain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pain lands with some strikes.
Pain content just to control the position here.
Cruze tries to hold on but Pain postures up.#T2#
Pain manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cruze to take his back!
Cruze trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Pain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cruze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Cruze defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pain's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What can Cruze do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3##SUB#
Pain is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cruze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pain not allowing Cruze to control his hands. #SUB#
Pain looking to break Cruze's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cruze remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Pain keeps control of the position easily here as Cruze tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Pain looking for the RNC.
Pain gets his hands free as Cruze looks to control.
Major Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain keeps control of the position as Cruze tries to break free.
Cruze is trying to get back to his feet but Pain has full control of the position and if anything, Cruze has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cruze fending off the submission attempt from Pain.
Cruze is trying to get back to his feet but Pain has full control of the position and if anything, Cruze has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pain tries to clinch but Cruze is having none of it. #CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain is trying to break free.#TD#
Pain jumps into guard, dragging Cruze to the mat.
Cruze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pain trying to control the position here.
Cruze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruze defends well.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruze can do to turn this around?
Pain pulls Cruze in close to prevent any damage. #T1##ES#
Pain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pain tries to pull guard but Cruze won't allow it. #TD#
Pain jumps into guard, dragging Cruze to the mat. #SUB#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruze defends it easily.
Cruze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pain's guard.
Cruze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Cruze wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain keeping full guard, as Cruze tries to pass. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruze defends well.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pain controls the pace.
Cruze wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Pain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruze working a defensive guard but Pain passes into half guard.
Cruze trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
Cruze is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Pain there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pain uses his free foot to push down on Cruze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruze.
Pain scoring with strikes but Cruze is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain landing strikes from the mount and Cruze is in trouble! #SUB#
Cruze is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pain locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cruze is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Major Pain!
Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 7
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Pain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Pain forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Tate is looking to control Pain's arms but Pain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tate is able to avoid easily.
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate tries to clinch up but Pain circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate is trying to stall. #T1#
Pain is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pain wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate won't allow it.
Pain leaning against his opponent.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain stalling the fight.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Pain has the dominant position.
Pain slowing the pace effectively.
Pain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pain gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pain has Tate pressed against the ropes.
Tate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
Pain misses with a knee strike.
Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tate avoids it.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Tate wants to break free but Pain has control.
Pain pushes off an throws an elbow but Tate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Pain can't break the clinch.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate's efforts to push away.
Pain lands with a light punch inside.
Tate missing with knees to the body.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate tries a body shot but Pain blocks it. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Pain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Pain won't allow it.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate has double underhooks.
Pain is trying to break free.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Tate has the dominant position.
Tate tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain'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.
Pain lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
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##CL#
Pain has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain clinches. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate blocks an elbow strike from Pain.
Pain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Pain.
Tate prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Tate tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate being controlled against the ropes.
Pain has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Pain darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Pain.
Stalling in the clinch from Pain. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.#T2##CL#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Tate.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Pain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate is defending well for now.
Tate has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pain.
The referee calls for Pain to work.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pain throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tate to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pain misses with a looping right.
Tate moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Pain rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Tate has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain misses with a knee strike.
Tate tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pain is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate managing to block the knees to the body from Pain. #T4#
Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate looking to slow down the pace here.
Pain keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tate tries to stall but Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
Tate is looking to clinch but Pain is avoiding it.
Pain is looking to chop away at Tate's legs. #CL#
Pain clinches.
Tate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pain just leaning against Tate, taking a breather.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Major Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Pain scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Pain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
A head kick by Pain misses
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Pain lands a glancing blow to the side of Tate's head.
Tate throws a hook but Pain blocks it.
Tate works the jab nicely.#CL#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pain lands with a light punch inside.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break free.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pain tries to circle away but Tate has him pinned against the ropes.
Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Pain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pain is keeping busy.
Pain has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate is trying to stall.
Pain stalling the fight.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Pain has double underhooks.
Tate avoids a wild elbow strike from Pain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Pain prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Tate looking to stall.
Pain avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Pain.
Pain throws an elbow that misses.
Pain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the ropes.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain blocks a body shot from Tate. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Tate is controlling him.
Pain pushes Tate back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pain is defending well for now.
Tate throws an elbow but it misses.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Tate is controlling him.
Tate avoids the elbow strike from Pain, against the ropes.
Pain'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.
Tate misses with a body punch.
William Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Pain on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!
Major Pain is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 6
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pain!

Pain throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lang misses with a combination
and Pain counters with a series of strikes. Lang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Lang tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Lang jumps guard but Pain stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lang 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.
Lang is trying to break free.#BC2#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang tries to clinch there but Pain circles away. #CL2#
Lang closes the distance and clinches.
Lang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pain to keep the fight standing.
Major Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Long Lang.
Lang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pain walks away with a smile on his face. Lang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pain has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pain wants to break free but Lang has control. #T2#
Lang jumps guard but Pain stands there with Lang around his waist. Lang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lang.
Pain works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Pain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lang wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain controlling the position.
Lang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Pain has his hands on Lang's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain pulls Lang in close to his closed guard and prevents Lang from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
Lang letting Pain take a breather here.#TD#
Pain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain controlling Lang's posture.
Lang preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Major Pain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lang darts in looking for a takedown but Pain gets double underhooks and turns Lang into the cage.
Pain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lang.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lang fails with the takedown.
Major Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Long Lang.#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Pain rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Lang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lang smiles and moves away.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang checks a low kick from Pain.
Pain closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Pain gets a clinch.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lang swivels and escapes.
Pain stuffs the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Pain shrugs it off though.
Nice takedown defense from Pain. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Lang tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Pain tries to counter by clinching up but Lang breaks away and moves out of range.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lang or perhaps it was just good defense by Pain, which made it look bad.
Pain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Pain circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang lands a head kick! #T3#
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lang with a poor takedown
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Lang backing up. Lang nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain misses with a body kick.
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Lang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Major Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lang throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Lang.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?#T4#
Lang fails with the takedown.
Pain throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck for Pain with that takedown attempt.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lang somewhat.
As Lang looks to move away, Pain throws a big counter combo but Lang just gets out of the way.
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 Major Pain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lang fails to land with a series of punches.
Lang tries to clinch there but Pain circles away.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Lang leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pain is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pain or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pain is looking for a takedown.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here.
Lang tries to pull guard but Pain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Major Pain has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Pain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lang trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pain with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Pain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Lang.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lang throws a fast counter high kick but Pain manages to duck under it in time.
Major Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pain is trying to pull guard but Lang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Craig Long Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Major Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pain, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Pain!

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