Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islay lands a right hook to the body.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay misses with a straight left.
Islay throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Kowalczyk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalczyk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Islay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islay! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk looks to land a left hand but Islay moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Islay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk. #CL#
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Islay up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islay has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk is stalling here. #T1#
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards. #TD2#
Islay has picked Kowalczyk up - he's going for a ride! Islay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Islay trying to control the action but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Islay is controlling the pace.
Kowalczyk tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk is trying to control but can't.
Islay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Kowalczyk tries to roll over but Islay keeps him under control.
Kowalczyk controlling the position well.
Islay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalczyk's head.
Kowalczyk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Islay prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.
Islay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalczyk is not content to let Islay control the position.
Kowalczyk gets full guard.#T3#
Islay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalczyk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Islay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Islay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowalczyk sprawls well initially but Islay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowalczyk tries to kick Islay off but Islay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Islay is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Islay lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Islay is looking to take a break and control but Kowalczyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalczyk is looking to improve his position.
Islay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Islay is keen to just control but Kowalczyk is a slippery customer.
Kowalczyk tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Kowalczyk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay working Kowalczyk over with strikes.
Islay wants to take a breather but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay drops an elbow to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kowalczyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Islay throws a hook but Kowalczyk blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Islay.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Islay moves away and avoids it.
Islay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.#BC#
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Islay.#T1#
Kowalczyk digs a good hook to Islay's body.
Islay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalczyk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Islay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Islay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
Islay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.#CL#
Islay tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Islay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.#TD2#
Islay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kowalczyk is looking to control Islay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalczyk avoid being mounted?
Islay is pressing down on Kowalczyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalczyk is holding on for now. #T2#
Kowalczyk is pressing down on Islay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Islay wants to control from the top but Kowalczyk keeps moving.
Kowalczyk being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalczyk is trying to hold Islay in close to prevent damage but Islay has managed to pass into half guard.
Kowalczyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay working over Kowalczyk with some ground and pound. Kowalczyk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Islay is taking a breather. Kowalczyk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Islay wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalczyk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Islay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalczyk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Islay is thwarting Kowalczyk's attempts to control the position.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.
Islay tries to pass to full mount but Kowalczyk defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kowalczyk misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islay throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk is looking to counter punch.
Islay lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalczyk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalczyk.
Islay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalczyk walks into a straight right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Islay throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch.
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 Nikodem Kowalczyk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Islay misses with a straight right.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Islay slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Islay strikes.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by clinching up but Islay breaks away and moves out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch up but Islay keeps it at a distance.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kowalczyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up
and Islay 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.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Islay scores with a nice right hand.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Islay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Islay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalczyk thinking.
Kowalczyk jabs Islay right on the nose. Islay blinks but takes it well.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Islay moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk tries to move into range but Islay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalczyk wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalczyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kowalczyk takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Kowalczyk lands a jab.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Islay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalczyk's head backwards.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk misses the body punch
letting Islay counter with a right hand.
Islay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
A quick step to the side and Kowalczyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Islay, as that shot connected.
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!
Islay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Islay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Islay tries to get set, Kowalczyk tries to push him back and clinch up but Islay manages to avoid the attempt.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay really 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.#R4#
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
A big left from Islay misses.
Islay moves out of range of the strikes.
Islay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Islay throws out the jab. #CL#
Kowalczyk rushes Islay and presses him up against the cage.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk stalling in the clinch but Islay improves position. #BC#
Kowalczyk'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.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Islay misses with an uppercut.
Islay avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Islay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL#
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islay, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Islay blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kowalczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islay looks to land a right hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a single shot there.
Islay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalczyk under the eye.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Islay gets tackled into the cage by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk maintains the clinch.
Islay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Islay letting Kowalczyk take a breather here.#T2#
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here. #BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islay! But no joy.#T3#
Islay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Islay.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Islay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Islay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Islay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
Islay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Islay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Islay ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A jab from Islay misses.
Islay misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islay blocks a jab.
Islay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islay tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Islay breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Islay shoots in and bounces Kowalczyk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk had his way with Ardbeg Islay in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Islay closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Islay pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Islay.
Kowalczyk throwing a counter right hand but Islay manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalczyk lands with a cross.
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Islay pushes him off.
Islay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
It seemed like Islay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.#T1#
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
A left lands for Kowalczyk.
Islay throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Islay.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.#CL#
Islay tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalczyk stalling the fight. #BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot
and Islay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Islay pushes him off.
Islay looks for a takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls well.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Islay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Islay looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Islay has time to react.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Islay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay lands with a nice body punch.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab from Islay.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Islay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalczyk sizes up Islay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalczyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Islay at a distance. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Islay. That snapped Kowalczyk's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk takes one to the chin there.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the body
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kowalczyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardbeg Islay.
I think Islay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Ardbeg Islay is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ardbeg Islay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Islay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalczyk wants to counter the offense by Islay and move into the clinch position.
Islay misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to counter with a clinch but Islay shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Kowalczyk clinches with his opponent.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Islay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Islay.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Islay.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kowalczyk. #BC#
Islay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islay misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk wants to counter with a clinch but Islay pushes him away.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islay wants to clinch.
Islay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Islay loads up on a big right hand but Kowalczyk slips the punch.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Islay tests Kowalczyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Islay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Islay off the cage and back into range.
Islay slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.#T2##CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and clinches.
Islay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islay just leaning against Kowalczyk, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
Islay lands with a right to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalczyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalczyk as Islay shoots in.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Islay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalczyk's head backwards.
Kowalczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Islay on the side of the head.#CL#
Kowalczyk gets tackled into the cage by Islay. Islay maintains the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Islay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalczyks head.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
Islay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalczyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Islay misses the target.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.#T4#
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Islay slips a jab and a cross from Kowalczyk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalczyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islay throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.
Kowalczyk works the jab nicely.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Islay lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Kowalczyk defending well as Islay loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Islay avoids the punch easily.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and pushes Islay back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Islay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Islay is working for takedown but Kowalczyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Islay tries to circle away but Kowalczyk has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Islay manages to break the clinch.
Islay avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
A counter left hand to the body from Islay misses its target.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot that snaps Islay's head back.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Islay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Islay is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
Islay avoiding damage.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
Islay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalczyk prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Islay is trying to push Kowalczyk away but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Islay goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalczyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2##CL2#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Islay.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Islay.
Kowalczyk gets underhooks to prevent Islay's takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Islay tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalczyk.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Islay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islay's gas tank.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay tries to stall but Kowalczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kowalczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Islay throws a head punch that misses.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalczyk cracks Islay with a nice body shot.
Islay lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
Islay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islay cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk 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.#R3#
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Islay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalczyk thuds his right hand into Islay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up
and Islay 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.
Islay staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalczyk.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot. #BC#
Islay breaks from the clinch.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Islay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
Islay takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islays head.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk is working Islay over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Islay tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Islay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islay's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay can't get the takedown.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk presses Islay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk - that landed with a thud.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand underneath Islay's ribcage. Islay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk really 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.#R4##CL2#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Islay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk cracks Islay with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Islay wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk gets underhooks to prevent Islay's takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islay's efforts to push away.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Islay can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Islay backwards. #T2#
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
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!
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk works on Islay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk has Islay pressed against the cage, preventing Islay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk prevents Islay from breaking the clinch.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Islay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalczyk pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Islay fails to land.
Islay throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Islay looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Islay fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Islay wants to break free but Kowalczyk has control.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Islay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Islay's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Islay prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Islay has managed to clinch.
Ardbeg Islay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalczyk moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay wants to clinch up but Kowalczyk keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kowalczyk closes the distance and pushes Islay back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Islay can't break the clinch.
Islay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the side of Islay's head. #T1#
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Islay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Islay wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalczyk won't allow it.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Islay or not.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk cracks Islay with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk gets underhooks to prevent Islay's takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Islay misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk gets through Islay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islay wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islay backwards.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Islay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Islay working aggressively here.
Islay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kowalczyk. #T4#
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Islay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islay blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islay blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 43:50

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

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Onana looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range.
Onana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Onana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islay.
Onana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Islay's hands.
Islay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Onana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay defending well as Onana loads up on a big left hand.
Islay tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Onana counters with a right hand to the body.
Onana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islay doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Islay moves into range and clinches up with Onana.
Onana goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Islay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Islay breaks from the clinch.
Islay digs a good body shot into Onana's ribs.
Islay is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Onana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Islay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Onana.#CUT2#It looks like Ardbeg Islay has been cut.
Onana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onana just misses with a punch to the body.
Islay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Onana.
Onana cracks a nice hook into Islay's ribs.
Onana misses with a double jab #TD#
and Islay counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Islay trying to control the position but Onana is working away.
Onana wants to control but Islay postures up.
Onana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Islay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onana keeps working.
Onana wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Onana looking for submissions off his back.
Onana wants to control the action here but instead Islay manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Islay looking to control but Onana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Islay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Islay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Islay prevents Onana from getting the reversal.
Onana is still trying to improve position.
Onana tries to hold on but Islay pushes him away.
Islay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Islay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Onana can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Onana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Onana tries to hold on but Islay postures up.
Onana working to try and regain half guard.
Onana gets back to half guard.
Onana wants to get back to full guard.
Islay lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Onana tries to lock up and control but Islay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Onana stuffs the takedown attempt from Islay. Islay gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Islay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onana to the mat! Onana manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Onana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Onana is looking for a triangle here but Islay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islay trying to control the position but Onana is working away. #T1#
Islay controlling the position.
Islay 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.
Onana is trying to improve his position.
Onana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Onana is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Onana taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Islay scoring with punches from side control.
Onana is trying to improve his position.
Islay trying to control the action but Onana is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
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Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
The referee asks Islay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Islay prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Onana regains half guard.
Islay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Islay 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.
Onana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Islay is working away from the top position though.
Onana is trying to stand back up but Islay is controlling him
Islay trying to control from half guard but Onana is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Onana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Islay pulls his head out easily.
Onana is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islay tries to clinch but Onana moves out of range.
Jeffery Onana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana connects with a right hand. Islay shakes it off.
Jab by Onana.
Islay clobbers Onana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Onana throws a lazy right hand but Islay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Islay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Onana sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Islay shoots in and bounces Onana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Islay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islay has managed to get both his arms back between Onana's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's time! Islay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Islay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Islay wants to control from the top but Onana keeps moving.
Onana is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Islay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Onana looking for a guillotine here but Islay defends easily. #SUB2#
Onana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Islay is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Onana is looking for a triangle but Islay pushes his legs off easily.
Islay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Onana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Islay slips nicely into half guard.
Onana is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Islay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Islay lands a nice short elbow.
Islay is thwarting Onana's attempts to control the position.
Islay prevents Onana from improving his position.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Islay wants to control but Onana is keeping him busy. #T3#
Onana is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Islay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Islay misses with a hook
and Onana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Islay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Islay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Onana's half guard.
Onana trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Islay wants to take a breather but Onana is having none of it.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onana can do to turn this around?
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onana keeps working.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay is keen to just control but Onana is a slippery customer.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Onana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Onana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Islay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onana lands a really nice looking cross but Islay seems unphased.
Islay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islay avoids the head kick by Onana.
Islay is looking to clinch.
Islay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onana circles away.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Onana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Onana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Islay with a body shot.
Onana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Onana! But no joy.
Islay fails with the takedown
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Islay darts in looking for a takedown but Onana gets double underhooks and turns Islay into the cage. #BC2#
Onana breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Islay forces Onana back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Onana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islay checks a low kick from Onana.
Onana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay moves away from the strike by Onana.
Islay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Onana sprawls well. Onana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Islay gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Onana.
Islay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Islay has Onana up against the cage in a clinch.
Islay wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onana. #T3#
Islay wants a takedown.
Islay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.#TD#
Islay feints and as Onana raises his hands in defense, Islay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Islay landing some decent shots from guard.
Onana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Islay is controlling him. #SUB2#
Onana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Islay stands and throws Onana's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Islay working the ground and pound.
Onana wants to control but Islay postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Islay cracks Onana with a big elbow.
Islay in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onana is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffery Onana dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Islay fails with the takedown.
Onana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Islay blocks it well.
Onana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Islay momentarily.
Islay shoots and misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Islay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Islay shoots for a takedown but Onana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay misses with a body shot.
Onana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Onana. #T1#
Islay blocks the body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Onana lands a lovely overhand right.
Islay tries to clinch up but Onana circles away and keeps his distance.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Onana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Islay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Onana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Islay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Islay.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Islay is defended easily by Onana.
Onana lands a nice shot that snaps Islay's head back.
Jeffery Onana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffery Onana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onana.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onana manages to avoid it.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onana lands with a good body shot.#T3##TD#
Islay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Onana is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Onana has his foot on Islay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Islay works his way back into a safe position though.
Onana wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Onana trying to control the position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from Onana.#T4##SUB2#
Onana is looking for a triangle but Islay pushes his legs off easily.
Islay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Onana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Islay connects with a couple of short punches.
Islay distracts Onana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onana controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Ardbeg Islay retains his middleweight title!

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Islay misses with a combination
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ardbeg Islay has been cut.
Islay closes the distance but Onana moves to the side
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islay goes for a double leg but Onana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Onana continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Islay gets a double leg takedown into Onana's guard.
Islay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Islay throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Onana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Onana looking for a guillotine here but Islay defends easily.
Islay throws an elbow that misses. Onana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islay's guard. Nice move by Onana!#REVR#
Islay controls Onana momentarily but Onana frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Onana wants to stand but Islay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Onana controlling from the top position.
Islay controls Onana momentarily but Onana frees himself. #T3#
Islay looking for a sweep. Not yet Islay, not yet.
Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Islay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay is trying to keep Onana in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Islay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Islay looking for a takedown. #BC#
Onana manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Islay has Onana up against the cage in a clinch.
Islay blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Onana breaks the clinch.
Islay misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Onana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Islay shoots in and drives through. Onana sprawls well.
Jeffery Onana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.#TD2#
Islay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onana wants to get back to full guard but Islay has mounted him!
Onana tries to hold on but Islay postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay thowing shots but they're missing.
Onana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Islay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Islay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Onana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Onana misses the target.
Islay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onana but Onana pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Islay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Onana!
Islay in side control, throwing shots but Onana defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana wants to control but Islay postures up.
Onana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Islay's best efforts.#T1#
Onana is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Islay is nestled in close to Onana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Onana looking for submissions off his back.
Onana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Onana trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up.
Islay passes to side control.
Onana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islay controls the position from side control.
Islay in side control, throwing shots but Onana defends.
Onana struggling a bit here.
Onana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Islay.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onana is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Onana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Islay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Islay rushes Onana and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Onana. #BC#
Onana breaks from the clinch.
Onana lands a lovely overhand right.
Onana digs a good body shot into Islay's ribs.
Onana slaps away a takedown attempt from Islay, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Onana connects with a looping right hand.
Islay is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffery Onana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Onana is predictable there #TD2#
and Islay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Onana won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onana tries to bench press Islay off him but Islay keeps the position.
Islay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Onana down.
Islay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Onana tries to improve position but can't.
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 Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's time! Onana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Islay moves out of range as Onana throws a body kick.
Islay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Onana finds it's way round the side to connect with Islay's head.
Islay doesn't manage to clinch there - Onana circles away. #TD2#
Islay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Onana tries to kick Islay off in order to stand up. Islay Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Onana prevents Islay from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Islay crashes against the mat.
Onana can't do much from the bottom here.
Islay throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Islay in side control, throwing shots but Onana defends.
Islay taking a breather here.
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onana keeps working.
Islay cracks Onana with a big right hand but Onana just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Onana sneaks back into half guard.
Islay slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onana trying to control here.
Onana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Onana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Islay is aware though and is defending well.
Onana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Islay feints a jab promting Onana to slip. Islay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Onana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onana misses with a looping right.
And Islay tries to counter it with a takedown but Onana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Islay misses with a takedown
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
Onana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay fails with the takedown
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onana.
And Islay tries to counter it with a takedown but Onana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Onana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay tries to clinch up.
Onana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Islay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Onana is trying to defend but Islay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Onana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Islay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Islay's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay trying to control the action but Onana just sinks the hooks in.
Onana biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jeffery Onana did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Islay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Islay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Islay connects with a nice short shot to Onana's temple.
Islay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Islay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana is looking to improve his position.
Islay drops an elbow to the side of Onana's head. #T1#
Onana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islay.
Onana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islay.
Islay is keen to just control but Onana is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Onana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Onana being controlled here, momentarily.
Islay trying to control but Onana is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Onana scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Onana avoids it really well and circles away.
Onana swings for the body but Islay moves out of range.
Islay tries to clinch up.
Onana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Onana.
Islay lands a body shot. #TD2#
Islay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Onana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Islay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Onana pulls Islay in to control the position. #T3#
Islay is stalling in the full guard.
Onana has control of Islay's left arm, preventing Islay from doing any damage.
Onana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islay.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onana managing to control the position.
Islay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Islay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Onana prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Islay tries to score a body lock takedown but Onana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeffery Onana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Islay.
A little feinted left hand from Onana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##TD2#
Islay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Onana tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Islay throwing strikes but Onana manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Islay is trying to improve his position.
Onana working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is not content to let Onana control the position.
Islay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Islay tries to roll over but Onana keeps him under control.
Islay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Islay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Islay.
Onana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Islay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Islay wants to sweep here but Onana controlling him for the moment.
Islay trying to keep a closed guard but Onana is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Islay wants to clinch.
It looked like Onana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onana looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay dives in for a single leg takedown but Onana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onana misses with a wild body shot.
Islay moves to clinch but Onana breaks away
and Onana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Onana throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Islay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Islay looking to sit in guard and control but Onana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Islay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onana manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Onana wants to control the position but Islay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Onana is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardbeg Islay.
I think Islay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Ardbeg Islay is the new middleweight champion!

Event: FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024

#R1#
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Islay tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it.
Jefferson's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jefferson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
As Jefferson tries to get set, Islay tries to push him back and clinch up but Jefferson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferson lands a slapping body shot.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islay.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson lands with an overhand left.
Islay shoots for a double leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls well. He's pushed Islay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jefferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Jefferson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Islay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay scoring with some ground and pound.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Islay manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jefferson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Jefferson is trying to stand up here but Islay is controlling him well.
Islay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jefferson is looking to escape.
Jefferson pushes Islay off but Islay dives into side control.
Islay controls the position from side control.
Islay prevents Jefferson from escaping the position.#T2#
Islay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Islay is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.
Islay landing with strikes.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Islay. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jefferson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T3#
Islay softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Islay controlling the position well here. Jefferson rolled but Islay kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet but Islay has full control of the position and if anything, Jefferson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay connects with a big shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Islay controlling from the back.
Islay scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Islay lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Islay throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jefferson could be in trouble here!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Islay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Islay really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jefferson.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Islay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Islay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jefferson scores with a jab.#CL#
Islay instigates a clinch.
Islay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jefferson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Jefferson'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.
Jefferson cracks Islay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Jefferson.
Islay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Islay ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Islay can't get the takedown. #T1#
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Islay has him pressed against the cage.
Islay can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Islay misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Islay on the side of the head.
Jefferson cracks Islay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson lands a jab-cross combination.
Javon Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Islay.
Islay feinted with a counter takedown.
Jefferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Jefferson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Islay dives into side control. #T2#
Islay advances nicely into full mount.
Jefferson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jefferson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Islay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Islay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jefferson?
Islay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jefferson wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Islay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Jefferson is trying to stand.
Islay trying to control but Jefferson is having none of it.
Islay lands a big elbow.
Jefferson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Islay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jefferson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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 Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Islay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Islay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jefferson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Islay is controlling him well.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Islay trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson is trying to buck Islay off.#T1#
Islay looks up at the clock and then as Jefferson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Islay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jefferson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Islay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Islay misses the body punch
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Islay gets a double leg takedown into Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay landing some decent shots from guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Islay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Islay content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Jefferson is looking to stand up but Islay isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Islay throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Islay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Islay lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Islay stalling.
Islay moves nicely into side control.
Islay 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.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet.
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jefferson is pushing Islay's head away, looking to escape. Islay manages to hold on to the position though.
Javon Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islay, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Event: FCL - 49
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Islay digs a good hook to Sutherland's body.
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up with Islay, looking for a takedown. Sutherland pushes Islay against the cage but Islay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland shoots in and drives through. Islay sprawls well.
It looked like Islay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sutherland.
Sutherland avoids the body shot from Islay.
Sutherland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Islay counters with a right hand to the body.
Ardbeg Islay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sutherland.
Islay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutherland.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutherland.
Islay scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland moves out of range as Islay strikes.
Sutherland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Islay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutherland somewhat.#T1#
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay scores with a body shot.
Islay is looking to wear down Sutherland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Islay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sutherland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Islay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sutherland.
Islay stuffs the takedown.
Sutherland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Islay.
Sutherland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutherland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Islay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Islay jabs Sutherland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sutherland shoots for a double leg takedown but Islay sprawls well. He's pushed Sutherland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sutherland has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Islay tries to avoid it but Sutherland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Islay to the ground. Islay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Islay lands with a shot to the body.
Sutherland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sutherland looks winded!
Sutherland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutherland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Islay swinging wildly here.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Islay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutherland scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Islay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sutherland shoots for a takedown but Islay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Islay connects with a body shot.
Sutherland misses with a takedown
and Islay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sutherland shoots in for a double leg but Islay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sutherland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Islay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Islay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sutherland has his takedown stuffed
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Islay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay cracks Sutherland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sutherland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Sutherland fails with the takedown
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Islay finds it's way through Sutherland's defenses.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Islay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sutherland's hands.
Islay feints a jab promting Sutherland to slip. Islay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sutherland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sutherland has his takedown stuffed
and Sutherland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Islay shoots in and bounces Sutherland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutherland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islay scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Islay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sutherland doesn't seem bothered though.
Sutherland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Islay swivels and escapes.
A left and a right from Islay both land. Nice combination.
Sutherland shoots in looking for a takedown. Islay tries to sprawl out of it but Sutherland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Islay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Islay misses with a wild combination.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
Islay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay trying to control the position here. #T1#
Islay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutherland.
Islay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Islay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sutherland is trying to stand.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Islay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sutherland for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Sutherland tries to kick Islay off but Islay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Islay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Islay prevents Sutherland from standing back up.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Sutherland's hands, connecting with Sutherland's forehead.
Islay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sutherland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Sutherland pushes Islay off looking to stand but Islay dives back in and keeps control.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Islay there.
Sutherland is breathing heavily.
Islay controlling the action here.
Sutherland is trying to stand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Islay controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sutherland pushes Islay off but Islay dives into side control.
Islay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sutherland bucks up and tries to throw Islay off but instead Islay has got his back!
Sutherland is trying to remain composed but Islay is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sutherland takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up.
Islay lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sutherland's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Islay scores with the left hand. Sutherland knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Islay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Islay working Sutherland over with strikes.
Sutherland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Islay moves nicely into side control.
Islay taking a breather here.
Sutherland is looking to get back to his feet here but Islay is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sutherland's back.
Sutherland is trapped and Islay is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T1#
Sutherland takes a big shot to the side of the head.
What can Sutherland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Islay 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.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up.
Islay biding his time, controlling Sutherland.
Sutherland is covering up but some of the strikes from Islay are getting through and doing damage.
Islay is landing with strikes from the back.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Islay controls the action.
Islay scores with punches and elbows.
Sutherland wants to get back to his feet.
Sutherland is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Islay.
Islay connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sutherland to escape the position. #T3#
Islay is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Islay gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Islay gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Islay apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Islay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sutherland!
Islay working the ground and pound.
Islay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sutherland bucks up and tries to throw Islay off but instead Islay has got his back!
Islay scores with punches and elbows. #ROC#Sutherland is rocked!
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.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Islay lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Louis Sutherland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islay throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sutherland!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sutherland.
Islay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Islay 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Event: FCL - 44
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Islay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Islay thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Islay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins wants to clinch but Islay slips to the side
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay walks into a jab.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses.
Islay throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Rollins.#TD#
Islay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Islay has passed into side control.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Islay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rollins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rollins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Islay presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rollins regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Islay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Islay's back!
Rollins is trying to stick to Islay's back but Islay is turning into Rollins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rollins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Islay.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rollins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rollins 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.
Islay distracts Rollins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islay wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Islay looking to pass the guard.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay forces his way into half guard.
Islay wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Rollins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Islay has picked Rollins up and slammed him! Rollins can't keep hold of the triangle and Islay manages to pass to side control!
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Islay is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rollins regains half guard.#T4#
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Rollins is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Islay.
Islay working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Islay wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Islay is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Islay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Islay won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Islay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Islay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Rollins's guard.
Islay working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Rollins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Islay defends it easily.
Islay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is positioning himself well to prevent Rollins advancing to mount.
Islay tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rollins lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Islay defends it.
Islay is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Islay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islay's head.
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Islay reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
Islay controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.#SUB2#
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.
Islay 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.#T2##SUB2#
Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins wants to hit a sweep here but Islay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollins there!
Rollins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Islay lands a couple of good shots and Rollins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Rollins is trying to break free.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?#T3#
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Islay is working the ground and pound. Can Rollins escape?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Islay. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Islay has the hooks in. Rollins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rollins is looking for a way out.
Islay connects with a big shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Islay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Rollins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is taking a good look at Rollins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Islay!
Rollins tries to escape but Islay has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Islay.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Rollins right now.
Rollins breaks Islay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins being controlled here momentarily.
Rollins passes into half guard.
Rollins is looking to pass Islay's guard but actually Islay recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.#TD#
Islay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins looks to move to half guard but instead Islay has passed into mount! Damn!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rollins's face.
Islay unloading with bombs!
Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Islay working Rollins over with strikes here.
Rollins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins has hold of Islay's hands but Islay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Islay 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.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Rollins is rocked!
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Islay content to stall in guard here.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
Rollins is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
Rollins is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Islay not doing much here.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Rollins keeps trying to improve his position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Islay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Islay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rollins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Islay breaks from Rollins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Islay prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
Islay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Rollins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Islay 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Event: FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grappling enables Islay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grappling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Islay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grappling controlling Islay's posture. #SUB#
Grappling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grappling manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Islay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappling's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Grappling working for submissions but it's allowed Islay to get to half guard.
Grappling tries to roll over but Islay keeps him under control.#T1#
Grappling trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
Grappling trying to control but Islay postures up.
Grappling punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay controlling the pace.
Grappling is doing well to control the position and prevent Islay from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grappling gets back to full guard.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grappling's head.
Islay wants to control from the top but Grappling keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Islay is stalling in the full guard.
Grappling wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Islay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappling is retaining full guard.
Grappling keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Islay looking to sit in guard and control but Grappling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Grappling preventing the sweep.
Grappling throws a strike but Islay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grappling trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Islay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Islay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grappling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islay has managed to get both his arms back between Grappling's legs - danger averted.
Grappling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Islay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Grappling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Grappling trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Grappling has his foot on Islay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Islay works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay trying to control but Grappling is working from the bottom.
Islay stays in close to Grappling's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay 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#
Islay stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Islay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grappling throws the left hand but Islay avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Islay.
Islay scores with a sloppy right hand. Grappling should have avoided that one.
Grappling just misses with a punch to the body.
Grappling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Islay.
Islay scores with a sloppy right hand. Grappling should have avoided that one.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay throws a right and a left that Grappling avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Grappling moves into the clinch.
Grappling throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islay misses with some punches. #T1#
Grappling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Islay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grappling.
Grappling throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Islay circles away easily
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islay sprawls and moves away.
Grappling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Islay swinging wildly here.
Grappling misses with a hook to the body
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Islay as he connects with a hook.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Islay's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling lands a head shot.
Grappling scores with a jab to the jaw.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Grappling.
Grappling lands with a good body shot.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Grappling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grappling appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grappling misses with a body shot.
Islay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Islay does it's job there.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.
Grappling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Islay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Islay sprawls well. Islay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Islay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Islay takes one to the side of the head.
Islay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grappling staying out of range there.
Islay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grappling.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Grappling misses.
Grappling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grappling tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Islay dodges the punch combination from Grappling. #T4##CL#
Grappling rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Islay can't find room to land a body shot as Grappling controls the action.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grappling tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Grappling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grappling struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
Islay tries to throw a body punch but Grappling avoids it by throwing Islay back against the cage.
Islay blocking some punches.
Islay pushes Grappling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Islay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Old Grappling will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay lands with a good body shot.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grappling.#CL#
Grappling clinches.
Islay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Islay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Islay lands a lovely overhand right.
Grappling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grappling avoids them all with ease.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Islay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Grappling misses its intended target. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Grappling there.
Islay throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grappling misses with a left hand
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grappling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Islay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grappling throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grappling misses with a hook. Islay ducked under it nicely.
Islay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grappling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grappling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappling shoots and misses
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Grappling tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it. #T2#
Islay blocks a jab.
Islay throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Islay lands.
Islay punishes Grappling's body with a nice straight punch.
Islay clobbers Grappling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grappling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Islay.
Grappling tries to clinch up.
Grappling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grappling avoids the body shot from Islay.
Islay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grappling back to the cage. Islay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Islay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grappling backs up against the cage.
Grappling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Grappling.
Islay leaves Grappling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islay throws out a counter right but Grappling avoids it with no problem.
Islay staying out of range there.
Islay swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling swings for the body but Islay moves out of range.
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Islay does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grappling rather than just go for the knockout.
Islay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Islay misses. #T4#
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Grappling takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Islay looks to land a combination but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Islay finds it's way round the side to connect with Grappling's head.
Islay misses the jab.
Grappling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Islay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grappling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Islay scrambles back to his feet.
Grappling misses with a takedown
and Islay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Islay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Islay.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grappling misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Islay 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Old Grappling was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect this result! Congratulations to my opponent. I will train and come back stronger!'.

Event: FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Dunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Islay.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islay cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Islay tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Islay wants to counter with a clinch but Dunn pushes him away.
Islay scores with a hook to the body. Dunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Islay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islay misses with a body punch
and Dunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.
Islay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Islay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Islay is putting a hurting on Dunn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dunn tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Islay easily slips into full mount!
Islay landing strikes from the mount and Dunn is in trouble!
Dunn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunn tries to get out of the position.
Dunn tries to hold on but Islay postures up.
Islay landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Dunn tries to lock up and control but Islay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Da Trenches Fighting System, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islay on the ground.
Islay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dunn because Islay loaded up on that one.
Islay lands a big shot there that rocks Dunn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Islay lands with some strikes.
Dunn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Islay lands a couple of good shots and Dunn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dunn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Islay.
Dunn trying to control the hands but Islay won't let him. #T3#
Islay throwing sloppy strikes.
Islay trying to control momentarily.
Dunn covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Islay throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Islay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Islay throwing sloppy strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dunn avoids the strikes from Islay.
Islay scores with punches from the back.
Dunn trying to control the action but Islay just sinks the hooks in.
Dunn has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Islay.
Islay keeps control of the position as Dunn tries to break free.
Islay is not going to allow Dunn to sit and survive in this position.
Islay keeps control of the position as Dunn tries to break free.
Islay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Islay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunn's half guard.
Islay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunn is looking to control Islay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunn avoid being mounted?
Dunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Dunn is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Islay is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Islay lands with a punch from half guard.
Dunn controlling the position well.
Islay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunn is looking to improve his position.
Dunn taking some punishment here, with Islay in his half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunn is trying to maintain the position but Islay is very close to passing his half guard.
Islay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Islay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dunn is trying to escape the mount.
Islay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Islay prevents Dunn from getting the reversal.
Islay with a couple of short strikes.
Dunn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Islay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
Dunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Islay controlling from the top position.
Islay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Islay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Islay lands in his opponent's guard.
Islay trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Islay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Islay wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dunn trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Islay wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.
Islay stands up over Dunn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Islay postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dylan Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Islay with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Islay fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
Dylan Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Islay moves out of range.
Islay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Islay misses the body punch
and Dunn counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Islay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dunn is pressing down on Islay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet. #T3#
Dunn wants to hit a sweep here but Islay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dunn there!
Islay content just to control the position here.
Islay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dunn hang on?
Dylan Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunn wants to control but Islay is having none of it.
Dunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Islay has a good base and remains in mount.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Islay scoring with strikes but Dunn is staying in there.
Islay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Islay landing strikes from the mount.
Dunn can't escape the position.
Islay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Islay avoids the attempt from Dunn to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dunn looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Islay 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Event: FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Islay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Garrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrison misses with a knee strike.
Islay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Garrison.
Islay lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay thuds his right hand into Garrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Islay misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Islay tries to keep at a distance but Garrison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Islay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garrison regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Islay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Islay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Islay landing with the ground and pound.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #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.
Islay stops Garrison from standing up.
Islay postures up and lands a big shot to Garrison's brow.
Islay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Islay lands a couple of elbows.
Islay prevents Garrison from getting back to his feet.
Islay with a nice head shot there.
Islay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Garrison wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Islay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrison wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Islay works over Garrison with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Islay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrison's head.
Garrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Islay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrison's head.
Islay won't allow Garrison to get back to his feet.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Islay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Islay wants to control but Garrison is keeping him busy.
Islay staying calm.#T4#
Garrison wants to get back to his feet.
Islay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garrison some visible discomfort.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garrison pushes Islay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Islay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Islay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Islay prefers to stall for the moment though.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Islay is dominant here and he's now got Garrison's back!
Islay looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #ROC2#Garrison is rocked!
Garrison is trying to stand back up.
Oh Garrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Islay is riding his opponent, not letting Garrison buck him off.
Islay lands a shot to the head.
Islay controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay 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#
Islay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garrison circles away.
Garrison seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Garrison clinches with his opponent.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Islay avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Islay avoids the damage to the body.
Islay managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Knees to the body from Garrison.
Islay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islay managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Islay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garrison after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Islay is trying to trip Garrison. He has hold of a leg but Garrison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garrison wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Garrison is wriggling around but Islay manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Garrison is trying to stand.
Islay is controlling the pace.
Islay working Garrison over with strikes.
Garrison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay working over Garrison with some ground and pound. Garrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garrison is looking to escape.
Islay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Islay moves nicely into side control.
Garrison tries to escape but Islay is in control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Islay advances to full mount.
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garrison's face.
Islay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garrison?
Islay loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Garrison scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Islay land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Islay stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardbeg Islay!

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Islay swings widly with a right hand
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Redd's guard.
Redd trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Islay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
Islay content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay'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.
Islay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redd is on top in guard. #REVB#
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Islay wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Islay is retaining full guard.
Islay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Islay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Islay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd keeping hold of Islay's head, controlling as best he can.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Islay trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Islay trying to control from Redd's half guard. Redd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Islay postures up in Redd's guard and throws a big left but Redd blocks it.
Redd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islay.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Islay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Islay lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay stalling.
Redd trying to control from the bottom.
Islay controlling the action here.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Islay there.
Islay fails with the takedown.
Redd blocks a jab.
Islay slips under a jab.
Islay feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Islay shoots in and gets a takedown into Redd's guard.
Islay preventing the sweep.
Islay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islay postures up.
Redd pulls Islay in close to prevent any damage.
Islay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Islay trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from Redd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
Redd throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Islay.
Islay wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Islay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redd to see if he's OK.#T3#
Islay is putting a hurting on Redd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Redd tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Redd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Islay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Redd wants to control but Islay postures up.
Redd tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islay is staying tight to Redd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Islay working the ground and pound.
Redd struggling a bit here.
Islay just content to control the position.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Redd wants to control but Islay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redd.
Islay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islay dodges the punch combination from Redd.
Islay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Redd throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay looks to score with a jab to the body but Redd is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a lazy uppercut
and Redd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.
Islay throws the left hand but Redd avoids the punch easily.
Redd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Islay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd missing with a left hand there. Islay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Redd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Islay lands with an uppercut that bounces Redd off the cage and back into range.
Islay walks into a stiff left hand from Redd.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
Islay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redd swivels and escapes.#TD#
Islay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Redd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Islay connects with a decent elbow.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Islay taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redd is not content to let Islay control the position.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
Islay tries to advance position but instead Redd slips a leg back in to half guard.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but Islay is very close to passing his half guard.
Islay stalling.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Islay lands with a punch from half guard.
Islay working Redd over with strikes.
Islay uses his free foot to push down on Redd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redd.
Islay tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Bo Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Islay has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islay, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Event: SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Islay leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Woods moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Islay has him pressed against the cage.
Woods wants to take the fight to the mat but Islay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Islay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Islay manages to end up in side control.
Woods tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Islay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Islay cracks Woods with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay with the ground and pound from mount.
Woods takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islay on the ground.
Islay lands a big elbow. #T1#
BOOM! Islay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woods's face.
Islay controlling from the full mount.
Islay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Islay with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Woods is rocked!
Islay postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Woods is out cold - huge knockout for Islay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ardbeg Islay!

Event: SCF 2: The Machine vs. Tetrev
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Islay throws the left hand but Erceg avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Islay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erceg to the mat! Erceg manages to get full guard.
Islay postures up.
Islay won't allow Erceg to sweep him here.
Islay wants to control from the top but Erceg keeps moving.
Erceg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay stands up over Erceg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Islay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erceg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Erceg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Islay uses it to pass to side control.
Erceg wants to control but Islay postures up.#T1#
Islay cracks Erceg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erceg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erceg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Islay tries to move to mount but Erceg blocks the move with his legs.
Erceg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Islay's best efforts.
Erceg has hold of Islay's hands but Islay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erceg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islay.
Well, if Islay 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.
Erceg taking some punishment here, with Islay in his half guard. #T2#
Islay prevents Erceg from improving his position.
Islay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Erceg moves into full guard.
Erceg looking to control.
Islay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erceg trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Erceg looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Islay throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Islay forces his way into half guard.
Islay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erceg manages to get to full guard.
Erceg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Islay wants to control from the top but Erceg keeps moving.
Erceg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Islay postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Erceg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Erceg gets caught napping as Islay dives in and scores a takedown. Erceg manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erceg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islay throws an elbow that misses. Erceg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islay's guard. Nice move by Erceg!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Islay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Islay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erceg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Erceg tries to improve position but can't.
Erceg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erceg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Islay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Erceg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erceg is controlling Islay's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Islay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Erceg is retaining full guard.
Erceg is breathing heavily.
Islay landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Erceg seems keen to control Islay's posture.
Islay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Islay trying to control but Erceg is working from the bottom.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Erceg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Erceg looking for subs off his back but Islay has passed one foot through into half guard.
Islay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erceg's head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erceg is looking for a sweep. Islay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Islay is thwarting Erceg's attempts to control the position.
Islay is stalling here. Erceg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Islay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Erceg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Erceg is looking to take a break and control but Islay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Erceg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Islay has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Erceg looking to control but instead Islay has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Islay is staying active underneath Erceg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Islay is not content to let Erceg control the position.#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.
Islay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islay tries to get out of the position.
Erceg looks to land a strike but Islay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Islay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erceg on the ground.
Erceg trying to control but Islay is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Islay dives in and scores a takedown into Erceg's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay trying to control but Erceg is working from the bottom.
Erceg trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Islay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Islay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erceg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erceg throws a hook but Islay avoids it easily.
Islay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erceg.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erceg can do to turn this around?
Erceg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Islay.
Erceg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Islay.
Pete Erceg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Islay gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Erceg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Islay scoring with punches and elbows.
Erceg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erceg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Erceg taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Erceg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Islay wants to pass the guard but Erceg is defending well.
Islay prevents Erceg from improving his position.
Erceg trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Islay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erceg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Islay wants to pass to mount but Erceg is defending the position.
Erceg is not content to let Islay control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Erceg trying to control but Islay postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Islay.
Pete Erceg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islay scoring with punches and elbows.
Islay wants to control but Erceg is keeping him busy.
Erceg tries to bench press Islay off him but Islay keeps the position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Islay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Islay works to advance to full mount. Erceg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Islay lands with some strikes.
Islay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Erceg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Islay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erceg is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islay, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Pete Erceg spoke after the fight, saying 'I thank my family and fans for their continued support and I’m gona bounce back even stronger than ever for the next one, you havnt seen the end of the Viper'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Grape moves away from the strike by Islay.
Grape darts in looking for a takedown but Islay gets double underhooks and turns Grape into the cage.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The referee calls for Islay to work.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grape tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Grape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grape tries to bum rush Islay with a series of wild strikes but Islay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Islay unleashes a big counter combination but Grape bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grape dives in and grabs Islay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Islay pushes down on Grape's head and hops out.
Islay throws a hook to the side of Grape's head but Grape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Grape feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Grape wants to control from the top but Islay keeps moving.
Grape is really struggling to control Islay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Islay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Islay being controlled here, momentarily.
Grape looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Islay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grape controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Grape with that takedown attempt.
Islay throws out a counter right but Grape avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Grape. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Grape with that takedown attempt.
Grape shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Islay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grape scrambles back to his feet.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Grape throws a series of punches but Islay moves out of range.
Grape shoots for a double leg takedown but Islay sprawls well. He's pushed Grape's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grape is breathing heavily.
Islay scores with a three punch combo!
Islay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grape back to the cage. Islay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Islay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grape.
Islay tries to bum rush Grape with a series of wild strikes but Grape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grape throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grape moves out of range.
Grape fails with a takedown attempt.
Grape with a poor takedown
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grape moves out of range.
Grape misses with a takedown attempt
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a looping overhand right but Grape ducks down to avoid it.
Grape just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Islay as Grape shoots in.
Islay connects with a body shot that sends Grape's belly button to the back.
Islay tests Grape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Islay misses with a few strikes there.
Islay keeps the fight on the outside.
Grape lands a leg kick that knocks Islay off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grape is looking to clinch but Islay is avoiding it. #CL#
Grape clinches up with Islay and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
Grape ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
Grape closes this distance looking for a takedown but Islay circles away.
Grape tries to clinch up.
Grape gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Islay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grape shoots for a double leg takedown but Islay sprawls well. He's pushed Grape's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Islay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Grape counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Islay pushes Grape off but Grape dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grape is staying tight to Islay's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Grape has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Islay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grape manages to avoid it.#CL#
Grape rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Islay gets underhooks to prevent Grape's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Grape. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC#
Grape breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grape is defended easily by Islay.
Islay throws out a loose jab but Grape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grape shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islay walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Islay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grape misses with a body kick.
Islay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.#T3#
Grape shoots in and drives through. Islay sprawls well.#TD#
Grape shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grape showed some decent athleticism there.
Islay is trying to stand.
Grape passes the guard and advances to mount!
Grape connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Grape looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Grape has hold of Islay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Islay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grape controlling his opponent.
Islay blocking the ground and pound.
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 Gage Grape will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grape dives in for a single leg takedown but Islay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Grape breaks the clinch.
Islay misses with a series of wild punches.
Grape ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
Islay swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Grape closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grape lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Grape is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Islay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Grape content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grape postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grape slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grape scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Grape gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Grape clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Grape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##TD#
Grape scores with a takedown into Islay's guard.
Grape working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Islay is working an open guard so Grape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grape is looking to clinch but Islay is avoiding it.
It seemed like Islay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grape tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Islay defends well and Grape ends up having to push Islay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grape is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Islay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Grape. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Grape has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Islay uses from the top position.
Grape pulls Islay in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Grape is looking to cinch up a triangle. Islay throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grape's body to avoid the submission. Grape has instead reached around Islay's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grape arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gage Grape!

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