Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight right hand.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maksim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim throws a combination. Trax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maksim scores with a jab to the body.
Trax with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL2#
Trax has closed the distance and engaged Maksim in a clinch.
Maksim has Trax pressed against the cage, preventing Trax from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maksim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trax tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Maksim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a nice uppercut.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maksim throws a big counter combination but Trax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivan Maksim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Trax has a takedown stuffed.
Maksim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trax at a distance.
Trax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maksim circles away.
Maksim lands with a nice body punch.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a three punch combo that has Trax backing up. Trax nods at Maksim to acknowledge the strikes.
Trax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Johny Trax has been cut.#T3#
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trax looks winded!
Maksim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maksim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trax fails with the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Maksim to counter with a crisp jab.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Trax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maksim works Trax's body with a nice hook.
Trax has his takedown stuffed
and Maksim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maksim scores with a punch to the head.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maksim to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Maksim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Trax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trax thinking.
Maksim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trax throws a right hand that misses
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trax has his takedown stuffed
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trax darts in and clinches Maksim up against the cage.#BC#
Maksim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maksim lunges at Trax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trax's hand. #T1#
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
Trax shoots and misses
and Maksim counters with a nice body shot.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim circles away easily
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trax is breathing heavily.
Maksim stuffs the takedown attempt from Trax. Trax gets slowly back to his feet.
Maksim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Trax tries to clinch but Maksim moves away
and Maksim counters with a three punch combo that has Trax backing up. Trax nods at Maksim to acknowledge the strikes.
Maksim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trax can do to turn this around?
Maksim lands a body shot.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maksim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trax backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maksim scores with a jab. Trax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trax misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Maksim lands a jab to Trax's midsection.
Trax drops his hands momentarily and Maksim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maksim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trax tries to clinch up but Maksim circles away and keeps his distance.
Maksim seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maksim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Maksim scores with a nice head shot.
Maksim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trax is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maksim is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maksim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim circles away easily
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax misses with a combination
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Trax drives through with a takedown into Maksim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maksim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Maksim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax's cut.
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#
Trax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maksim defends it nicely.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maksim blocks a head kick by Trax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim lands with a good body shot.
Maksim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Trax shoots and misses
and Maksim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
Trax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Maksim.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax tries to clinch
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maksim looks to land a combination. Trax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot lands for Maksim.#ROC#
Trax is rocked!
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Maksim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maksim gets underhooks to prevent Trax's takedown attempt. #T2#
Trax is trying to break the clinch but Maksim has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Maksim on the inside.
Trax is still on wobbly legs! Can Maksim finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maksim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trax backwards.
Maksim is pressed up against the cage. Trax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maksim down to the mat. Maksim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maksim lands with a big left! Trax is wobbled badly! Maksim comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Trax to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Maksim!
A less than humble Ivan Maksim misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ascension 346
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts. #TD#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stern's guard.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stays in close to Stern's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Johnson wants to control but Stern is keeping him busy.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stern's thigh. Stern counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Stern is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Stern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stern tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Stern avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Dick Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Don Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Stern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stern defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Stern connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Johnson checks the leg kick.#T4#
A big right from Johnson misses. #TD#
Stern gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stern is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Stern is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Stern is keeping him busy.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stern lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson slips under a jab from Stern.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Stern slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stern defends it nicely.
Stern throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Johnson digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Stern avoids the body shot from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson clinches. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Stern avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Stern counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Stern misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stern sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
Stern flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing. #TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stern!
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson mounts Stern! Really nice guard pass there!
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tries to take Stern's back but instead Stern uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Stern is a slippery customer.#T4#
Johnson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stern is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Johnson 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#
Stern jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stern moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dick Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Stern scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Stern counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Johnson throws a combination. Stern tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stern. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stern has double underhooks. #T1#
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Stern turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stern lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stern lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stern pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stern doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern throws an elbow that misses.
Stern lands a nice elbow.
Stern throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Stern forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stern stalling in the clinch.
Stern misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Stern misses with the head strike.
Stern pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stern throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stern.
A short uppercut from Stern.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Stern keeps him there for the moment.
Stern lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stern just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stern tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away. #T3#
Johnson throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Johnson throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Stern tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Stern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Stern appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stern as he avoids it easily.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stern connects with a solid leg kick.
Dick Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Stern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stern throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern blocks a jab.
Stern clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stern looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stern sneaks back into half guard.
Don Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stern is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stern is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Stern defends it.
Johnson wants to control but Stern is keeping him busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Blood misses with a head kick.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sweet is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Blood.
Blood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blood throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Sweet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blood!
Blood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blood tries to roll over but Sweet keeps him under control.
Blood trying to hold on to Sweet's head to control him but Sweet postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sweet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Sweet is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Blood is looking for a triangle but Sweet pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweet is aware though and is defending well.
Blood pulls Sweet in close to his closed guard and prevents Sweet from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Sweet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Blood is looking for a triangle here but Sweet uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sweet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sweet tries to advance to mount but Blood denies him.
Blood wants to control but Sweet postures up.
Blood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blood strikes from his own guard. #SUB#
Blood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood pulls Sweet in close to his closed guard and prevents Sweet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blood looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blood is pulling down on Sweet's head to control his posture.
Sweet postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Sweet ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sweet's head.
Blood connects with a high kick.
Blood throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Sweet is rocked!
Blood thuds a left hand into Sweet's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Blood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blood throws a hook but Sweet blocks it.
Blood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sweet on the side of the head.
Blood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Sweet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweet was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Sweet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sweet is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Aaron Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Blood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blood scores with a punch to the head.
Sweet avoids the body shot from Blood.
As Blood backs off Sweet throws a huge counter combo but Blood manages to avoid it all.
Blood throws a head kick but Sweet moves out of range.
Blood throws a lazy uppercut
and Sweet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweet or perhaps it was just good defense by Blood, which made it look bad.
Blood fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sweet just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Blood.
Sweet seems to have recovered his senses.
Blood dips to his left and cracks Sweet with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sweet scores with a takedown into Blood's guard.#T1#
Sweet trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Victor Sweet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sweet looking to pass the guard.
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
Blood is pulling down on Sweet's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Blood working a defensive guard but Sweet manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet working away.
Blood parries the strikes from Sweet easily there. Sweet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blood to escape.
Sweet with the ground and pound but Blood regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Blood wants to improve his position but Sweet is controlling well.
Blood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sweet. #T3##SUB#
Blood has his foot on Sweet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sweet works his way back into a safe position though.
Sweet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blood looks to move to half guard but instead Sweet has passed into mount! Damn!
Sweet trying to control but Blood is having none of it.
Blood can't escape the position.
Blood doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Blood tries to hold on but Sweet pushes him away. #T4#
Sweet prevents Blood from getting the reversal.
Blood slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blood gets back to full guard.
Blood pulls Sweet in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Blood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweet is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Blood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sweet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sweet.
Blood scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Sweet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blood gets full guard.#SUB#
Blood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sweet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sweet forces his way into half guard.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blood working a defensive guard but Sweet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Blood is looking for a sweep.
Sweet advances to mount.
Sweet wants to control the pace but Blood is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Blood is trying to escape the mount.
Sweet throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blood can't escape the position.
Blood tries to control Sweet's body but Sweet pushes him off. Blood squirms to his side and now Sweet has his back!
Blood rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Blood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sweet pulls his head out easily.
Sweet moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Blood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blood.#SUB#
Blood looking for a guillotine here but Sweet defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweet throwing strikes but missing.
Blood is controlling Sweet's posture.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Blood is looking for a triangle but Sweet pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sweet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sweet wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweet is aware though and is defending well.
Victor Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Blood is looking for a triangle but Sweet pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Blood.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blood, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Blood!
Post fight, an emotional Aaron Blood said 'Easy knockout. I expected a bigger challenge than what was showcased. It not my fault the dumb ass came on a late flight unprepared! Anyway, this will be my last fight at infinity. I enjoyed my time but I'm ready to go back to batum weight division.'.

Event: ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trax tries for a takedown but Solonik manages to get underhooks.
Trax is trying to stall.
Solonik is trying to push Trax away but Trax has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solonik lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Solonik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Solonik is trying to break the clinch but Trax is controlling him.
Trax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trax tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Solonik just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Trax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solonik lands with a right to the head.
Solonik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trax tries for a takedown but Solonik manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Trax breaks from the clinch.
Solonik tries to score with a low kick but Trax moves his leg out of the way.
Trax tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solonik manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Solonik moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Solonik.
We've been hearing reports that Trax has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Trax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##TD#
Trax fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solonik sprawls well initially but Trax persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Solonik wants to improve his position but Trax is controlling well.
Solonik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trax wants to pass to mount but Solonik is defending the position.
Trax not doing much here.
Trax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solonik's head.
Solonik wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solonik can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Trax wants to work for an arm triangle but Solonik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trax is trying to control. Solonik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trax has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU#
Trax get's back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Solonik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trax wants to clinch up but Solonik keeps it at a distance.
Solonik slaps away a takedown attempt from Trax, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Trax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solonik avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Solonik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solonik's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Solonik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good work by Trax as he checks the leg kick.
Trax shoots and misses
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Johny Trax has been cut.
Trax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solonik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solonik throws out a loose jab but Trax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solonik misses with a looping left.
Trax changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Solonik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trax doesn't seem phased though.
Solonik throws the left hand but Trax avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Trax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Trax blocks the leg kick.
Solonik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trax has time to react.
Solonik lands a jab to the head.
Trax blocks a jab.
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!
Trax shoots in looking for a takedown. Solonik tries to sprawl out of it but Trax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solonik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Solonik gets a clinch. #TD#
Trax gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Solonik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Solonik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johny Trax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solonik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Solonik.#ROC2#
Trax is rocked!
Solonik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Solonik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Trax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Solonik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Trax with that takedown attempt.
Solonik drops Trax with a naaaaasty hook - Trax is in real trouble here! Solonik dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Solonik!

Event: Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Miller throws a hook but Sweet blocks it.
Miller misses the body punch
and Sweet counters with a two punch combo.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sweet under the eye.
Sweet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Sweet persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a hook. Sweet ducked under it nicely.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Sweet moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Sweet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sweet tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sweet.
Sweet is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Sweet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet takes a shot to the head.
Miller digs a right hand into Sweet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweet's gas tank. #T1#
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Sweet avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Sweet's ribs.
Sweet shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Sweet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Sweet in a clinch.
Sweet is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Sweet.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sweet.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Sweet is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sweet blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller gets through Sweet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller tries a body shot but Sweet blocks it.
Sweet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sweet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3##CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sweet walks into a left hand. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sweet to the mat! Sweet manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sweet tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller is taking a breather. Sweet 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.
Sweet trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Miller does it's job there.#TD#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sweet's half guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Sweet defending well.
Sweet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sweet tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller passes to full mount!
Miller controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet tries to buck Miller off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Sweet is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sweet defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ben Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller'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.
Miller blocks Sweet's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Miller content just to control the position here.
Sweet regains half guard.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Sweet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sweet hang on?#ROC#
Sweet is rocked!#T4#
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Miller goes for an armbar but Sweet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sweet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweet is just out of range.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweet circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Sweet is out of range.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweet can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sweet. Sweet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweet's waist but Sweet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Sweet shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Sweet and move into the clinch.
Miller digs a good body shot into Sweet's ribs.
Ben Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sweet eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Sweet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Sweet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sweet.#KD#
Miller lands a left and a right that sends Sweet crashing to the canvas! Miller dives into mount looking to finish!
Sweet is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Miller.#SUB#
Miller wants to finish this one by submission but Sweet is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miller.
Sweet seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB#
Miller has control of Sweet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sweet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller prevents Sweet from getting the reversal.
Sweet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sweet is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3##SUB#
Miller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miller is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sweet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sweet for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Miller looking for a guillotine from mount but Sweet is having none of it. #T4#
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller lands a nice shot to the head.
Sweet is trying to escape the mount.
Sweet prevents Miller from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Sweet tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Sweet throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
Sweet tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller tries a body shot but Sweet blocks it. #BC2#
Sweet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Miller.#T1#
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Sweet avoids the body shot from Miller.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweet.
Sweet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sweet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Sweet avoids it.
Sweet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Sweet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sweet fails with the takedown.
Miller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sweet.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sweet.
Miller throws a hook but Sweet avoids it easily.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sweet dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Sweet checks it.#T2#
Sweet misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Miller clinches.
Miller gets through Sweet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sweet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Sweet blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Sweet looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position. #T3#
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller digs a right hand into Sweet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweet's gas tank.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Sweet's head.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sweet blocks a body shot from Miller.
Ben Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sweet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
A short left from Miller.
Sweet takes a shot to the head.
Sweet avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage. #T4#
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sweet's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sweet drops to his knees and Miller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller is the new featherweight champion!
Ben Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Bateman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Bateman connects with the punch.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Stern.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away. #TD2#
Bateman feints and as Stern raises his hands in defense, Bateman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
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!
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Bateman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stern manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bateman has Stern in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Stern preventing the sweep.
Stern slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Stern are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stern working away.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern just content to control the position. #T2#
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bateman 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.
Bateman keeps trying to improve his position.
Bateman struggling a bit here.
Bateman is not content to let Stern control the position.
Stern moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Stern has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stern working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stern working away.
Stern trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Stern working away.
Bateman tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Stern wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern trying to control from half guard but Bateman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Stern will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman. #TD2#
Bateman drives through with a takedown into Stern's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
Stern wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Bateman pushing down on Stern's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bateman prevents Stern from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stern is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bateman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stern doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Stern won't allow it. #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.
Stern manages to get to full guard.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Stern gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stern defends well.
Bateman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stern puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bateman actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman tries to roll over but Stern keeps him under control.
Stern slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Stern moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bateman.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stern's best efforts.#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.
Stern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Stern sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Stern moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bateman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Bateman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
Bateman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Stern closes the distance and pushes Bateman back into the cage.#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bateman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stern defends well and Bateman ends up having to push Stern into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bateman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Bateman manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Stern as Bateman shoots in.
Dick Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bateman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stern.
Dick Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern scores with a leg kick.
Stern looks for the body kick but Bateman saw that one coming.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Stern.
Bateman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with Bateman's head.
That kick from Stern tenderised Bateman's leg. Bateman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bateman misses with a hook
and Stern counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bateman doesn't seem bothered though.
Stern cracks a nice hook into Bateman's ribs.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Stern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Stern circles away easily
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman staying out of range there.
Stern connects with a right hand. Bateman shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stern.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stern cracks Bateman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Stern pounces like a tiger and cracks Bateman with a vicious hook! Bateman is down but not out! Stern follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Stern!
A victorious Dick Stern thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 191
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1##TD#
Lords decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Latta is looking for a sweep. Lords is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lords is trying to work for a kimura but Latta is defending well.
Latta is refusing to be controlled, as Lords sits in half guard.
Latta is looking to control Lords's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Latta avoid being mounted?
Lords is pressing down on Latta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Latta is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latta is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latta is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Lords not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Latta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lords wants to pass the guard but Latta is keeping the position.#SU#
Lords gets to his feet - Latta follows without any prompting. #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.#TD#
Latta gets caught flat footed, as Lords shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lords content to stall in guard here.
Latta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lords is one step ahead there.
Lords sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lords looking to pass the guard.
Lords is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
Latta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lords looking to pass the guard.
Lords sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Latta trying to keep a closed guard but Lords is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
Lords goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Latta keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Lords dives in and scores a takedown into Latta's guard.
Lords is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lords forces his way into half guard.
Lords is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Latta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lords. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lords is looking to stall here but Latta recovers full guard.
Lords pushing down on Latta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Lords dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lords leaves Latta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Lords looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Latta!
Latta prevents Lords from moving into mount.
Latta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lords connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lords lands a nice forearm strike. #SU#
Lords has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Lords closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Latta to the mat! Latta manages to get full guard. #T1#
Lords is stalling in the full guard.
Latta keeping full guard, as Lords tries to pass.
Lords is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Latta can do to turn this around?
Lords controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lords trying to control but Latta is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lords passes Latta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lords throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lords wants to advance to full mount but Latta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Micheal Lords overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lords trying to control but Latta is working from the bottom. #SU#
Latta is working an open guard so Lords takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Lords 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.#T3#
Latta keeping full guard, as Lords tries to pass.
Lords lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lords wants to control from the top but Latta keeps moving.
Latta being controlled here, momentarily.
Lords passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Latta stops Lords from passing to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lords swings around for an armbar but Latta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lords's guard.
Latta with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Latta stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lords has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Latta manages to get his head free but now Lords has transitioned to an armbar! Latta grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lords! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micheal Lords!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016

#R1#
Lords shoots for a takedown but Kilo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lords enables Kilo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lords manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Lords uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kilo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilo misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Lords counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kilo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilo being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Lords is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lords taking a breather here. #T1#
Kilo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lords cracks Kilo with a big elbow.
Lords moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kilo is trying to control Lords's posture but Lords avoids it.
An elbow from Lords crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Lords is working to tighten his grip on Kilo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kilo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lords is really squeezing tight and eventually Kilo passes out! Lords breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micheal Lords!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Trax gets a clinch.
Trax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budler avoids it.#TD2#
Trax jumps into guard, dragging Budler to the mat.
Trax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Budler content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trax has locked up a guillotine! Trax's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Budler is holding on here and Trax must be using up a lot of energy. Budler has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trax gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johny Trax!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lords dives in and scores a takedown into Bullface's guard.#SU2#
Lords gets to his feet - Bullface follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lords fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bullface sprawls well initially but Lords persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Bullface kicks off Lords and gets to his feet.
Bullface shoots in for a double leg but Lords sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullface looks for a takedown but Lords sprawls well.
Bullface gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Lords counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ziggy Bullface. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bullface successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lords drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lords as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bullface screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lords! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micheal Lords!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016

#R1#
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Trax.
Dean throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Trax counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trax is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Trax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Trax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dean to the mat! Dean manages to get full guard.
Trax landing with the ground and pound.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trax is controlling him. #SU#
Trax gets to his feet. Dean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dean gets caught napping as Trax dives in and scores a takedown. Dean manages to retain guard.
Trax pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trax controlling the pace. #T1#
Trax is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.
Trax wants to free his trapped foot but Dean is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Trax is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Trax eventually gives up the hold.
Trax thows a huge punch but Dean dodges it nicely. #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.
Dean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean has a hand on Trax's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trax takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Trax avoids the attempt from Dean to control.
Trax looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trax is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trax looking to finish with strikes here!
Trax thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trax looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trax working Dean over with strikes here. #T3#
Trax lands a couple of good shots and Dean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dean is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Trax sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dean taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johny Trax!

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