Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a single leg into guard. Duffy didn't expect that.
Duffy keeping full guard, as Chernishev tries to pass.
Duffy is trying to keep Chernishev in close.
Duffy is controlling Chernishev's posture.
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev looking to pass the guard.
Chernishev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy controlling Chernishev's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy continues to stall.
Duffy trying to control the position. #T1#
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Chernishev chips away with some ground and pound.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duffy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duffy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
Duffy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duffy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Chernishev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Duffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chernishev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Duffy does it's job there.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Chernishev.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Duffy swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev throws a chopping leg kick but Duffy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duffy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duffy misses with a hook.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duffy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chernishev.
Duffy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duffy managing to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duffy trying to keep a closed guard but Chernishev is proving a slippery customer.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throwing strikes but missing.
Duffy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duffy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Chernishev cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.
Chernishev lands a nice looking body shot.
Chernishev throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffy throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev lands a slapping body shot.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Chernishev misses.
A little feinted left hand from Duffy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duffy looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duffy defends it well.
Chernishev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernishev lands a jab to Duffy's midsection.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Duffy checks it.
Chernishev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Nice body kick from Chernishev.
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!
Duffy misses with a looping right.
Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duffy backs up against the ropes.
Chernishev blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy tries to score with a low kick but Chernishev moves his leg out of the way.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duffy swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Duffy throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Chernishev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Duffy manages to get back to half guard.
Duffy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duffy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Chernishev catches Duffy right on the button with a cross.
Duffy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duffy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duffy throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Duffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duffy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy scores with a head kick.
Duffy throws a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
Duffy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chernishev looks to land a right hand but Duffy moved out of range.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernishev moves away.#CL#
Duffy clinches. #T1#
Chernishev lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duffy presses Chernishev against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duffy cracks Chernishev with a nice body shot.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Chernishev controls the action.
Duffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chernishev misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Duffy breaks from the clinch.
Chernishev looks to land a body kick but Duffy moved away.
Duffy moves away from the strike by Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy tries to work over Chernishev's front leg with a kick but Chernishev checks it.
Duffy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Duffy misses with a head kick. #CL#
Duffy closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy landing knees to the head.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duffy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chernishev tries to break the clinch but Duffy is controlling the position.
Chernishev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Chernishev manages to break the clinch.
Chernishev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffy.
Duffy digs a good body shot into Chernishev's ribs.
A head kick misses from Duffy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carney Duffy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chernishev 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carney Duffy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Carney Duffy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Carney Duffy!

Carney Duffy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Carney Duffy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Point misses with a straight right.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Point pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Point settles back down.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Hopkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Point.
Point misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Point's calf.#T1#
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Point scores with a kick to the body.
Point throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Point coming out on top.
Point checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Point.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Point throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Point throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hopkins. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Point does no damage.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Point.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Point.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Point on the side of the head.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Point gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Point fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Point lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Point throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Point scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Point misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Point avoids it.
Point throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Point misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Point moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Point looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Point punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Point misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Point.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Point fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Point.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Point. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Point.
Hopkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Point misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Point walks into a jab.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
A combination from Point does no damage.
Point scores with a shot to the body.
Point swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Point misses with a hook
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Jesse Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins slips a jab from Point.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Point manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hopkins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Point jabs at Hopkins's body.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Point chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Point.
Point misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Point lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Point misses.
Hopkins swinging wildly here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point misses with a body shot
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Point 's knee.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Hopkins tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Point wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Point swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Point.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Point.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Point looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Point.
Point throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Jesse Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hopkins throws a combination. Point tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Point can pounce on him.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Point. Point obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Point throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Point throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Point takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Point lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Point's belly button to the back.
Point misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Point lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Point lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Point looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Point takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Point.
A big left from Point misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Point throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Point.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
It seemed like Point was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Point fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.#T3#
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.
Point takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Point's leg. Point is trying to keep his angry face on.
Point defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Hopkins.
Point missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Point blocks the body kick.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point blocks a jab.
Point scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Point scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Point looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Point thinks about the counter body kick.
Point throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Point pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Point rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Point.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Point throws a quick inside leg kick.
Point slips a straight right by Hopkins.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Skrap Fights 63
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Turturro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mannerheim defending against the ground and pound.
Turturro working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Turturro.
Turturro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mannerheim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turturro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turturro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turturro throws a strike aimed at the side of Mannerheim's head but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Turturro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Turturro crashes against the mat.
Turturro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Turturro working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Turturro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turturro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mannerheim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Mannerheim dodges the ground and pound from Turturro.
Turturro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mannerheim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mannerheim parries the strikes from Turturro easily there. Turturro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mannerheim to escape.
Turturro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turturro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turturro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Turturro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turturro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turturro in side control, throwing shots but Mannerheim defends.
The ground and pound from Turturro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turturro is trying to ground and pound but Mannerheim uses the momentary lack of control by Turturro to regain half guard.
Turturro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Turturro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mannerheim's head.
Turturro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turturro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turturro throwing shots but Mannerheim is blocking nicely.
Mannerheim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turturro.
Turturro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turturro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turturro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mannerheim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turturro.
Turturro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro throws a big right hand that misses.
Turturro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Mannerheim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turturro.
Turturro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turturro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turturro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turturro throwing strikes but missing.
Mannerheim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turturro.
Turturro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turturro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mannerheim is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
Turturro postures up in Mannerheim's guard and throws a big left but Mannerheim blocks it.
Turturro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mannerheim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Turturro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
Mannerheim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turturro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
Turturro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turturro throws a big right hand that misses.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turturro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turturro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turturro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Turturro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mannerheim leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mannerheim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mannerheim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Mannerheim sprawls well.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Turturro.
Turturro slips a jab from Mannerheim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannerheim loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.#TD2#
Turturro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mannerheim!
Sloppy strikes there by Turturro.
Turturro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mannerheim is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
The strikes coming from Turturro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Turturro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Mannerheim denies him.
Turturro tries to score with some ground and pound. Mannerheim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turturro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turturro working the head with strikes.
Turturro throws a strike aimed at the side of Mannerheim's head but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mannerheim wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Turturro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Turturro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turturro working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turturro throws an elbow but Mannerheim slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Turturro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Turturro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turturro scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mannerheim is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Turturro can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Turturro!
After the fight, Umberto Turturro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Dorn
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Pichushkin works McNamara's body with a nice hook.
McNamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McNamara.
Pichushkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from McNamara misses.
Pichushkin looks to throw a body kick
and McNamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
McNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
McNamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
McNamara misses with a looping left.
McNamara lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by McNamara.
We've been informed that Pichushkin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McNamara scores with a jab.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin jabs at McNamara's body.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
McNamara lands with a cross.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
McNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNamara checks a leg kick.
McNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Padraig McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pichushkin takes one on the button.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
McNamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Pichushkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara wants to get back to full guard.
McNamara is pressing down on Pichushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pichushkin passes into half guard. #T2#
McNamara is pressing down on Pichushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin advances position into side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pichushkin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McNamara is avoiding damage well.
Pichushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Pichushkin cracks McNamara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McNamara tries to improve position but can't.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pichushkin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
McNamara is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
McNamara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
McNamara doesn't have the hooks in and Pichushkin manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pichushkin has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin passes into half guard. #T4#
McNamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Pichushkin is nestled in close to McNamara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McNamara tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
McNamara is working hard here to advance position.
Pichushkin working over McNamara with some ground and pound. McNamara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
McNamara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pichushkin uses it to pass to side control.
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McNamara throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. McNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
McNamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pichushkin's waist but Pichushkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNamara off to one side. #CL2#
Pichushkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pichushkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
McNamara misses with a punch to the body.
McNamara lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
McNamara prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as McNamara controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with some punches. #T1#
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Pichushkin jumps into guard, dragging McNamara to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McNamara working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB#
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pichushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McNamara actively working from the bottom here.
Pichushkin is trying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Pichushkin seems content to control.
Pichushkin moves into full mount! McNamara won't be happy about that!
McNamara working to try and regain half guard.
Pichushkin dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichushkin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Pichushkin cracks McNamara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pichushkin lands with some strikes.
McNamara is squirming around, avoiding Pichushkin's attempts to control the action.
Pichushkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNamara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McNamara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McNamara can't escape the position.
Pichushkin landing punches.
Pichushkin with the ground and pound from mount.
Pichushkin wants to control the pace but McNamara is squirming around nicely.
Pichushkin looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
McNamara is looking to improve his position but Pichushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
McNamara gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pichushkin to get the leverage.
McNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
Pichushkin is really stuck here. #SUB#
Pichushkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McNamara.
Pichushkin wants to escape the position.
McNamara throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
McNamara working for a choke but Pichushkin is defending well.
McNamara controlling well, preventing Pichushkin from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNamara throws out the jab.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
McNamara defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McNamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
It looked like McNamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Pichushkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNamara working aggressively here.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt.
McNamara cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
McNamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
McNamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pichushkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pichushkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padraig McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Pichushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB2#
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
McNamara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pichushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McNamara off and has taken his back!
McNamara takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McNamara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
McNamara looking for subs from the bottom but Pichushkin mounts him!
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Pichushkin tries to control but McNamara wriggling away.
Pichushkin lands a big shot there that rocks McNamara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McNamara is trying desperately to improve position.
Pichushkin landing strikes from the mount and McNamara is in trouble!
Pichushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pichushkin lands a big elbow.
McNamara 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.
McNamara is bucking up trying to escape but Pichushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Pichushkin.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
McNamara is rocked!
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh McNamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin controlling the pace for now.
McNamara is bucking up trying to escape but Pichushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McNamara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pichushkin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Padraig McNamara had this to say: 'yooo!!! How do you say "I'm sad" in ur own native language?'.

Event: NSC 36: Woo vs Le
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarlac.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Tarlac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Chernishev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chernishev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tarlac wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlac keeping control of the position.
Chernishev is thwarting Tarlac's attempts to control the position.
Tarlac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Chernishev thows a huge punch but Tarlac dodges it nicely.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position.
Tarlac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Tarlac is keeping him busy.
Chernishev passes into side control, despite Tarlac's attempt to control the position.
Chernishev throwing strikes but Tarlac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chernishev is trying to control Tarlac's posture but Tarlac avoids it. #T2#
Tarlac trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
Tarlac is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev struggling a bit here.
Tarlac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernishev keeps working.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the ropes.
Chernishev misses with a kick to the body.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Chernishev punishes Tarlac's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac scores with a body shot.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev misses with the combination. #T1#
Tarlac throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Sergey Chernishev is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
Chernishev takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlac throws a hook but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernishev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Chernishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernishev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarlac. That one must have hurt.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Chernishev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarlac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Chernishev.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Chernishev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Chernishev ends up having to push Tarlac into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chernishev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chernishev is looking to wear down Tarlac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarlac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tarlac is looking to chop away at Chernishev's legs.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Chernishev takes a swing at Tarlac's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac takes one to the chin there.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Tarlac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Tarlac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlac was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Tarlac looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tarlac throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Chernishev finds it's target.
Chernishev avoids the head kick by Tarlac.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
A jab from Tarlac does it's job there.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chernishev.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev with a nice cross.
Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlac.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarlac.
Chernishev moves out of range as Tarlac throws a body kick. #T1#
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Tarlac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Tarlac avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernishev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac delivers a nice body kick.
Tarlac scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Chernishev shoots in.
Tarlac looks for the body kick but Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlac counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev.
Tarlac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernishev's calf.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Chernishev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac works Chernishev's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Tarlac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a counter combo.
Chernishev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlac.
Nice body punch from Chernishev.
Tarlac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernishev lands the left hand.
Tarlac jabs Chernishev right on the nose. Chernishev blinks but takes it well.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Tarlac blocks the low kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the head.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Chernishev off balance momentarily.
Chernishev throws a hook but Tarlac avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlac 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!

Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Shabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shabalala with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabalala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Shabalala is rocked!
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Shabalala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabalala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Shabalala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Shabalala's torso.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins works Shabalala's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a big right hook! Shabalala looks hurt but is still standing! Hopkins lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shabalala falls down and Hopkins dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shabalala's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hopkins runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Hopkins!
A victorious Jimmy Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Mannerheim.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannerheim as he avoids it easily.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away.
Zuev throws a nice head kick!
Mannerheim dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
Mannerheim throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Zuev.
Zuev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zuev tries to clinch but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Mannerheim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mannerheim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mannerheim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mannerheim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuev.
It looked like Mannerheim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.#T1#
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mannerheim.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Mannerheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Mannerheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannerheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannerheim.
A punch combination from Mannerheim misses.
Urho Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl out of it but Zuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mannerheim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuev tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannerheim throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannerheim defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Mannerheim into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannerheim but Mannerheim pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mannerheim slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mannerheim lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Mannerheim connects with a single shot there.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but Mannerheim pushes him off.
It looked like Mannerheim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mannerheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Zuev with that takedown attempt.
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mannerheim. #CL2#
Zuev darts in and clinches Mannerheim up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mannerheim's waist but Mannerheim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannerheim. Mannerheim obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannerheim throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Mannerheim lands with a nice body punch.
Mannerheim lands an overhand right.#T4#
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim catches Zuev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Zuev blocks the low kick.
Zuev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mannerheim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim with a jab.
A slow jab from Mannerheim misses its intended target. #CL2#
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Mannerheim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Zuev is rocked!
Mannerheim works Zuev's body with a nice hook.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mannerheim fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zuev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zuev looks to clinch but Mannerheim throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zuev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Urho Mannerheim!
A relieved looking Urho Mannerheim 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: NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Eugemia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eugemia lands in his opponent's guard.
Chernishev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia controlling from the top position.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
Eugemia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eugemia told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Eugemia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Eugemia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eugemia throwing strikes but missing.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Eugemia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eugemia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eugemia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernishev tries to avoid it but Eugemia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernishev to the ground. Chernishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chernishev tries to counter with a takedown but Eugemia is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Eugemia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugemia.
Eugemia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Eugemia gets a takedown into half guard.
Eugemia is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Eugemia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernishev cracks Eugemia with a solid left hand.
Eugemia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernishev is fighting to break Eugemia's control of his arms but Eugemia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Eugemia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernishev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugemia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chernishev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Eugemia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chernishev checks a low kick from Eugemia.
Eugemia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Eugemia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eugemia trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chernishev working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Eugemia postures up.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Eugemia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eugemia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
John Eugemia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chernishev wants to sweep but no luck.
Eugemia trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eugemia tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia tries for a takedown but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eugemia fails with the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chernishev. Eugemia shrugs it off though.
Eugemia goes for a double leg but Chernishev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chernishev continues to drive forward.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Eugemia.
Chernishev scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Eugemia darts in and clinches Chernishev up against the ropes.
Eugemia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chernishev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chernishev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eugemia is keeping busy.
Chernishev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eugemia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chernishev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chernishev is trying to break free.
Chernishev stops a takedown attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia is working for takedown but Chernishev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eugemia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chernishev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Eugemia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugemia was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
That kick from Chernishev tenderised Eugemia's leg. Eugemia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eugemia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eugemia darts in looking for a takedown but Chernishev gets double underhooks and turns Eugemia into the ropes.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugemia.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eugemia lands a head kick!
Eugemia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernishev. #CL2#
Eugemia rushes Chernishev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chernishev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eugemia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chernishev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eugemia wants a takedown but no success here.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Eugemia.
Eugemia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eugemia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chernishev is working Eugemia over against the ropes.
Eugemia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chernishev pushes Eugemia back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chernishev is pressed up against the ropes. Eugemia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chernishev down to the mat. Chernishev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Eugemia throws a head kick that misses.
Eugemia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eugemia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Eugemia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernishev wants to slow Eugemia down by chopping away at his legs.
Eugemia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chernishev shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eugemia is defended easily by Chernishev.
Eugemia with a poor takedown #TD#
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chernishev wants to control but Eugemia is keeping him busy.
Chernishev 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.
Eugemia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernishev controlling the action here.#T2#
Eugemia wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chernishev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eugemia reverses the position - he's now on top in Chernishev's guard.
Eugemia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Eugemia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Eugemia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernishev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugemia has managed to get both his arms back between Chernishev's legs - danger averted.

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 Sergey Chernishev.
I think Chernishev 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for John Eugemia!

John Eugemia wins by unanimous decision!
John Eugemia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Benavidez dodges the punch combination from McNamara.
A quick step to the side and Benavidez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNamara.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Benavidez as McNamara shoots in.
Benavidez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McNamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benavidez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNamara scrambles back to his feet.
McNamara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by McNamara there.
A shot to the body from McNamara misses
and Benavidez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benavidez connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Benavidez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of McNamara's head but McNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benavidez misses with a jab to the body
and McNamara counters with a left to the body.
Benavidez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
McNamara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, jab by Benavidez - just one landing.
Benavidez misses the jab.
Benavidez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNamara.
McNamara cracks Benavidez with a good jab.#T1#
Benavidez misses the jab.
Benavidez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McNamara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benavidez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNamara.
And McNamara responds with a good body kick, but Benavidez manages to step out the way in time.
McNamara lands with an overhand left.
McNamara with a hook.
Benavidez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benavidez as he avoids it easily.
McNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but Benavidez slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Benavidez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benavidez swivels and escapes.
Roy Benavidez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padraig McNamara.
McNamara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benavidez misses with a looping left.
Benavidez ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
Benavidez cracks McNamara with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benavidez misses with a hook.
Benavidez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Benavidez throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Benavidez defending well as McNamara loads up on a big left hand.
Benavidez blocks a leg kick.#T2#
McNamara dodges the punch combination from Benavidez.
Benavidez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benavidez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McNamara scores with the left hand. Benavidez knows he should have avoided that one.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from McNamara.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for McNamara. That snapped Benavidez's head back.
Benavidez scores with a punch to the head.
Benavidez throws a body punch but McNamara moves out of range. #TD2#
Benavidez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNamara postures up and lands a big shot to Benavidez's brow.
Benavidez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Benavidez is looking for a triangle but McNamara pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
McNamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
McNamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McNamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benavidez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
McNamara swings around for an armbar but Benavidez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McNamara's guard.
Benavidez wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving. #SUB2#
McNamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benavidez defends well.#SUB2#
McNamara working for a triangle but Benavidez defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benavidez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Benavidez trying to control the position but McNamara is working away. #SUB#
Benavidez tries for a kimura but McNamara is defending well.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benavidez trying to control the action but McNamara is working from the bottom.
McNamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benavidez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Benavidez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McNamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McNamara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Padraig McNamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benavidez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benavidez was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
McNamara lands a jab to the nose.
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but McNamara is just out of range.
A cross from Benavidez lands.
Benavidez lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from McNamara misses.
McNamara misses with a straight right.
Benavidez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
Benavidez looks to land a combination but McNamara avoids it well.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the head.
Benavidez just misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez misses with a hook. McNamara ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! McNamara slams his shin into Benavidez's torso.
Benavidez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
Benavidez is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez moves out of range of the body kick from McNamara.
A punch lands to the side of McNamara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benavidez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for McNamara.#T1#
McNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
McNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Benavidez misses with a straight right.
Benavidez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McNamara throws a leg kick but Benavidez moved away.
Benavidez throws a body punch but McNamara moves out of range.
Benavidez cracks McNamara with an open hand slap.
McNamara cracks Benavidez with a good jab.
Benavidez moves away from the strike by McNamara.
McNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benavidez scores with a shot to the body.
Roy Benavidez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benavidez thuds his right hand into McNamara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
McNamara dives in and scores a takedown into Benavidez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benavidez has control of McNamara's left arm, preventing McNamara from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Benavidez is retaining full guard. #T2#
McNamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.#SUB#
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
McNamara drops back looking for a leg! Benavidez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benavidez manages to kick McNamara off! McNamara jumps back into Benavidez's guard.
McNamara preventing the sweep.
McNamara is pushing down on Benavidez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benavidez is fighting to maintain full guard but McNamara has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
McNamara wants to work for an arm triangle but Benavidez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benavidez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
McNamara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benavidez's guard.
McNamara is thwarting Benavidez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
McNamara seems to be looking for submissions.
Benavidez manages to get to full guard.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benavidez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Padraig McNamara has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McNamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McNamara has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McNamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McNamara has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benavidez is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but McNamara defends easily.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benavidez is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Benavidez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benavidez has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
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 Roy Benavidez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNamara.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Benavidez avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from McNamara misses its intended target.
McNamara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McNamara closes the distance and clinches up with Benavidez, looking for a takedown. McNamara pushes Benavidez against the cage but Benavidez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benavidez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
Benavidez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benavidez misses with a looping right.
Benavidez blocks a jab.
Benavidez moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
McNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
McNamara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez can't keep his opponent in guard - McNamara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
McNamara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benavidez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McNamara.
Benavidez manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Benavidez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McNamara defends well.
McNamara pushes down on Benavidez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benavidez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benavidez trying to keep a closed guard but McNamara is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
McNamara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.#T2#
McNamara throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
McNamara 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. #SUB#
Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but McNamara defends easily.
McNamara throws a big right hand that misses.
Benavidez keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass. #SUB2#
McNamara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McNamara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benavidez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNamara is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Benavidez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.
Benavidez pulls McNamara in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Benavidez can't keep his opponent in guard - McNamara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Benavidez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McNamara seems to be working for a kimura but Benavidez defends the submission attempt.
McNamara wants to free his trapped foot but Benavidez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Padraig McNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNamara 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Padraig McNamara!
Post fight, Padraig McNamara took to the microphone: 'Ready? Pour into your hand, apply evenly over your hair, massage gently, and then rinse thoroughly.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Davies misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davies walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davies misses with a two punch combination.
Davies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davies there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davies throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Davies backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Davies has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hopkins! #ROC#
Davies is rocked!
Hopkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Davies misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davies's sensitive parts.
Mike Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins cracks Davies with an open hand slap.
Hopkins circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Davies to the canvas! Davies doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hopkins keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Hopkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1#
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Westwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Westwood is rocked!
Hopkins throws a pinpoint strike between Westwood's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Westwood crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hopkins scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hopkins!
Jimmy Hopkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Chernishev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morris is trying to buck Chernishev off.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Chernishev.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Chernishev keeps moving and retains side control.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev working the ground and pound from side control.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
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!
Chernishev is working Morris over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Morris struggling a bit here.
Chernishev prevents Morris from escaping the position.
Morris taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#
Morris is rocked!
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Chernishev finish him?
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Morris seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernishev advances to mount.
Chernishev is landing with some decent strikes but Morris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morris regains half guard.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chernishev controlling the action here.
Morris taking some punishment here, with Chernishev in his half guard.
Chernishev lands a big elbow - Morris is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chernishev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
A relieved looking Sergey Chernishev 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: OFC 284: Daghammar vs Urai
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendrix.
Hendrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan tries to bum rush Hendrix with a series of wild strikes but Hendrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendrix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Hendrix tries to clinch
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Hendrix jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Hendrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Morgan misses.
As Morgan looks to move away, Hendrix throws a big counter combo but Morgan just gets out of the way.
Hendrix looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Hendrix misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Hendrix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan digs a good hook to Hendrix's body.
Hendrix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Morgan misses. #T1#
Hendrix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Hendrix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Hendrix lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Morgan goes down and covers up as Hendrix starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Hendrix!
A very excited looking Akira Hendrix rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beddoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beddoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huia.
Beddoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huia throws a series of punches but Beddoe avoids them all with ease.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huia throws a one two combo.
Huia walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beddoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Huia lands a big right hand that sends Beddoe crashing to the mat! Huia stays standing though and waves Beddoe back to his feet!#ROC#
Beddoe is rocked!#TD2#
Beddoe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beddoe is still in real trouble! Can Huia finish him?
Huia wants to control but Beddoe postures up.#SUB2#
Beddoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Huia is looking for a sweep. Beddoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddoe seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huia trying to control here. #SUB#
Huia looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beddoe lands a nice short elbow.
Beddoe is nestled in close to Huia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Huia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Beddoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huia tries to roll over but Beddoe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Huia is defending against the submission attempts here by Beddoe.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huia wants to get back to full guard.
Huia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beddoe. #SUB2#
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Huia tries to roll over but Beddoe keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beddoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beddoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beddoe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Huia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beddoe frees his head nicely. Oh but Huia has switched to an armbar! Beddoe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hone Huia!
Hone Huia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Stapleton throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.#CL#
Altare forces Stapleton back against the cage and clinches.
Stapleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare prevents the takedown attempt.
Stapleton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Stapleton. #BC2#
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Stapleton.#CL#
Altare rushes Stapleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare gets through Stapleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stapleton tries to break free but Altare pushes him back against the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stapleton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Stapleton is trying to break free.
Stapleton blocks a body shot from Altare. #BC#
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Altare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Altare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stapleton on the side of the head.
Altare moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Altare moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Stapleton.
Altare punishes Stapleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Altare moves to clinch but Stapleton breaks away
and Stapleton counters with a stiff right hand.
Stapleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Altare tries to clinch but Stapleton moves out of range. #CL#
Altare forces Stapleton back against the cage and clinches.
Stapleton misses with a punch to the body.
Altare will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stapleton up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Stapleton wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Altare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Stapleton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stapleton blocking some punches. #BC2#
Stapleton breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Stapleton.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stapleton.
It seemed like Stapleton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Altare misses. #CL#
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stapleton tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Altare tries a body shot but Stapleton blocks it. #BC2#
Stapleton breaks the clinch.
Stapleton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Stapleton tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Stapleton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stapleton blocks a body shot from Altare.
Stapleton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Altare lands a body punch.
Altare has Stapleton pressed against the cage, preventing Stapleton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Altare lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare. #ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stapleton.
Stapleton looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare dips a shoulder and cracks Stapleton with a mighty uppercut! Stapleton falls back against the cage and Altare unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stapleton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Altare screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
John Altare took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC 278: Stoner Nation
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Potter tries a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potter dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Morgan defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morgan 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. #TD2#
Potter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potter showed some decent athleticism there.
Potter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Potter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Potter seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Potter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potter is taking a breather. Morgan 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.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Potter is working away from the top position though.
Potter trying to pass the guard but Morgan defending well.
Potter controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Potter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Potter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potter lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Potter looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Potter drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Potter passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##ES#
Morgan pushes Potter off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morgan enables Potter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morgan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Potter is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter content to stall in guard here.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Potter looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Potter pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter dominated that round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Potter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan lands with a right hand.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Potter shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Potter.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Potter instigates a clinch. #BC#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donk. Potter catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.#T1#
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Morgan cracks Potter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Potter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Potter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter with a hook.
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Potter misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.#T2#
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexander Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potter.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Potter closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan taking a breather.
Potter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Potter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Potter gets the takedown into side control.
Potter tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him. #SUB2#
Potter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potter is staying tight to Morgan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Potter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morgan!
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Potter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Potter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan tries to hold on but Potter pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Potter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Potter checks the leg kick.
Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potter can pounce on him.
Morgan tries to work over Potter's front leg with a kick but Potter checks it.
Potter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Potter throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Potter backing up. Potter nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.#T1#
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Potter.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Potter avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Potter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Potter drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Morgan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Morgan feints a jab promting Potter to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.#T2#
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Potter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Potter checks it.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Potter wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Potter has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan misses with the head strike. #T3#
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.#TD2#
Potter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Morgan has his feet on Potter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Potter.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Potter backpedaling. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Potter.#CL2#
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land. #BC2#
Potter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a hook #CL2#
and Potter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Potter.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Potter 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!

Event: RFL 018 Gatsby vs Gordon
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Aye walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stapleton.
Stapleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Aye.
The crowd cheers as Stapleton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aye doesn't seem phased though.
Stapleton throws an off balance right hand
and Aye counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aye with a poor takedown
letting Stapleton counter with a right hand.
Stapleton lands a right hook to the body.
Aye defending well as Stapleton loads up on a big left hand.
Stapleton throws a body kick that misses.
Aye avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Stapleton does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aye jabs at Stapleton's body.
Aye fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jab by Stapleton.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stapleton lands a jab to the head.
Aye avoids the body shot from Stapleton.
Aye is looking to counter punch.
Stapleton lands a jab to the nose.
Stapleton drops Aye with a naaaaasty hook - Aye is in real trouble here! Stapleton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Manley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Beddoe clinches up against the cage.
Manley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beddoe misses with a body punch.
Manley lands with a short shot to the head.
Manley struggles to land a body shot inside as Beddoe controls his hands.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Beddoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Manley controls his hands.
Manley blocking some punches.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe. #BC#
Beddoe breaks the clinch.
Manley cracks Beddoe with a good jab.#CL#
Beddoe clinches up against the cage.
Manley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Manley.
Manley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley misses with a body punch.
Manley misses with a body punch.
Beddoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manley throws an overhand right that lands on Beddoe's shoulder, as Beddoe tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
No joy there for Beddoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beddoe misses with a hook
and Manley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beddoe's knee momentarily.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Manley flicks out a counter leg kick but Beddoe steps away.
Beddoe lands an overhand right.
No luck for Beddoe with that takedown attempt.
As Beddoe backs off Manley throws a huge counter combo but Beddoe manages to avoid it all.
Beddoe checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Beddoe misses its intended target.
Manley throws out a counter right but Beddoe avoids it with no problem.
Huey Manley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddoe 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.
Manley misses with a low kick.
Beddoe misses with a wild body shot.
Beddoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Beddoe shoots in but Manley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manley.
Beddoe throws a big shot that misses.
Beddoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Manley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beddoe misses with the combination.
Manley throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Beddoe.
Manley misses with a left hand
and Beddoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beddoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manley! But no joy.#T3##CL#
Beddoe clinches.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beddoes head.
Manley misses with a punch to the body.
Beddoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Manley controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Manley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manley lands a shoulder strike.
Beddoe avoiding damage.
Beddoe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manley.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Beddoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beddoe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manley can turn it around.
Manley misses with some punches.
Manley blocking some punches.
Beddoe misses with the head strike.
Manley can't find room to land a body shot as Beddoe controls the action.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Manley.
A short right from Manley.
Beddoe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddoe.
Beddoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Manley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beddoe blocking some punches.
Beddoe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manley trying to control the position but instead, Beddoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manley into the cage.
Beddoe tries to throw a body punch but Manley avoids it by throwing Beddoe back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beddoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huey Manley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manley throws a front kick aimed at Beddoe's knee but Beddoe avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beddoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beddoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Beddoe there.
Beddoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Beddoe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddoe.
Manley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Beddoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manley's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beddoe counters with a straight right hand.
Beddoe throws a jab when Manley was well out of range.
Beddoe misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Beddoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manley counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Beddoe instigates a clinch.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley digs a right hand underneath Beddoe's ribcage. Beddoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manley gets through Beddoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beddoe misses with the head strike.
Manley misses with a punch on the inside.
Manley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beddoe.
Beddoe wants to break free but Manley has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manley.
A nice left hand lands by Manley.
Manley tries to work over Beddoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manley prevents a body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Beddoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Beddoe blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Manley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley working aggressively here.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Manley.
Manley pushes Beddoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Manley.
Beddoe tries to work over Manley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Beddoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beddoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manley under the eye.
Beddoe misses with a wild body shot.
Manley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley misses with a body kick.
Manley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beddoe throws out a loose jab but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddoe scores with a jab. Manley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Manley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manley looks to land a body kick but Beddoe moved away.
A swing and a miss from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a really nice looking cross but Manley seems unphased. #CL#
Beddoe closes the distance and clinches.
Beddoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Manley.
Manley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beddoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manley throws a head punch that misses.
Manley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huey Manley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Manley has a couple of punches blocked by Beddoe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beddoe trying to stall but Manley improves his position. #T4#
Manley lands a hook that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Manley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beddoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Manley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beddoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Manley.
Beddoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manley throws a punch but it's blocked by Beddoe.
Manley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manley lands a nice uppercut.
Beddoe lands a left hand.
Manley lands a right hand.
Manley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Manley misses with the head strike.
Beddoe is trying to break the clinch but Manley has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Beddoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huey Manley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manley slips a jab from Beddoe.
Beddoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Beddoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manley slips under a jab from Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a hook to the side of Manley's head but Manley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Manley misses.
Manley throws out a leg kick but Beddoe moves out of range and Manley only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddoe as he connects with a hook.
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Manley throws out a counter right but Beddoe avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Beddoe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Beddoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beddoe throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Manley counters with a left and a right that hurts Beddoe! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Manley jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Beddoe is rocked!
Manley drops a big elbow. That's hurt Beddoe! More shots from Manley and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
A very excited looking Huey Manley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake 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.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Blake ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Nice body kick there by Blake.
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Blake checks it.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Blake 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.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Morgan wants to stand up but Blake is controlling him.
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Blake is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blake stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Blake is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Morgan has Blake pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blake misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Blake's legs. #T3#
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blake. Blake obviously looking to wear him down.
Blake tries to clinch up
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
Blake throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake swinging wildly here.
As Blake looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Blake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Blake.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blake misses with the combination.
Morgan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blake backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Blake misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morgan eats them both and turns towards Blake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blake throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Blake tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
Dexter Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
It looked like Morgan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Blake.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Blake misses with a wild combination.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blake throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Blake gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
Morgan wants to control but Blake is keeping busy. #SU2#
Blake stands up out of the half guard.
Blake jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Blake saw it coming and moves away.
Blake is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
Blake throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Blake cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Blake looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Blake on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Blake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Blake is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Blake escapes and gets back to his feet.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Blake has Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Blake manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Blake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Morgan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blake at a distance.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan. #T1#
Morgan misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Blake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Blake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blake is controlling him well.
Morgan wants to control but Blake postures up.
Blake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Blake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blake is staying tight to Morgan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Morgan is pushing Blake's head away, looking to escape. Blake manages to hold on to the position though.
Blake trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to buck Blake off.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake prevents Morgan from escaping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Blake tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well. #SUB2#
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Morgan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.

Event: USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zaire drives through with a takedown into Beddoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire 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.
Beddoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beddoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Beddoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Beddoe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zaire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beddoe has Zaire in his guard.#REVR#
Beddoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaire controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Beddoe is keeping the position.
Zaire sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Zaire continues to stall.#SUB2#
Beddoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beddoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaire content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire stays in close to Beddoe's body and controls the position.
Zaire passes Beddoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beddoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beddoe trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zaire not doing much here.
Beddoe wants to improve his position but Zaire is controlling well.
Zaire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire is controlling the pace.
Zaire working Beddoe over with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Beddoe actively working from the bottom here.
Beddoe tries to roll over but Zaire keeps him under control.
Zaire tries to stand and escape but Beddoe is controlling the position.
Zaire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Beddoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaire pulls his head out easily.
Zaire slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beddoe is looking to improve his position.
Zaire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Beddoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Beddoe moves away and avoids it.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Beddoe looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Beddoe lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Beddoe misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Beddoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaire circles away.
Beddoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beddoe tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire swings for the body but Beddoe moves out of range. #T1#
Zaire catches Beddoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beddoe can do to turn this around?
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Beddoe is out of range.
Beddoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaire.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beddoe is able to avoid easily.
Beddoe misses with a double jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddoe.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beddoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
A low kick from Beddoe misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddoe tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Zaire cracks Beddoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Beddoe moved away.
Beddoe checks the leg kick.
Beddoe swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Beddoe stumbling back into the cage.
Beddoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Beddoe's leg. Beddoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beddoe throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Beddoe.
Beddoe is looking for the big counter here.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
It looks like Zaire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zaire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beddoe defends well and Zaire ends up having to push Beddoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beddoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaire's waist but Zaire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beddoe off to one side.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
Beddoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beddoe! But no joy.
Beddoe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Jab by Zaire.
Beddoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Beddoe slips the punch.
Beddoe looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Beddoe throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Beddoe takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Beddoe saw that one coming.
Beddoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire slips a straight right by Beddoe.
A lazy left from Beddoe finds it's target.
Jab by Zaire.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Beddoe is out of range. #TD#
Beddoe gets caught napping as Zaire dives in and scores a takedown. Beddoe manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Beddoe is retaining full guard.
Zaire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Beddoe working a defensive guard but Zaire passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Beddoe actively working from the bottom here.
Zaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire 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.
Zaire controlling the pace.
Beddoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaire distracts Beddoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beddoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Zaire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zaire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beddoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Beddoe walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Beddoe checks it.
Beddoe tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beddoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Beddoe saw it coming and moves away.
Beddoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Beddoe shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaire swings for the body but Beddoe moves out of range. #T1#
Beddoe connects with a jab.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Beddoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beddoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Beddoe feints the counter takedown.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Beddoe slips a jab from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaire.
Beddoe tries to clinch up.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beddoe takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beddoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beddoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beddoe wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaire as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Beddoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beddoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beddoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Beddoe misses the target.
Beddoe misses with the combination.
Beddoe needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beddoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beddoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beddoe takes one on the button.
Beddoe misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddoe moves away.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire slows the pace down. #T4#
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beddoe keeps working.
Beddoe is looking for a sweep.
Beddoe wants to control but Zaire postures up.
Zaire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beddoe down.
Zaire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zaire trying to control the position but Beddoe is working away.
Beddoe is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Beddoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire clearly takes that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Beddoe moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Beddoe throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beddoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaire keeps Beddoe at a distance using the push kick.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddoe throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Beddoe sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire. #T1#
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Beddoe avoids it.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beddoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beddoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Beddoe's head.
Beddoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Beddoe moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire throws a low kick but Beddoe avoids it.
Beddoe feints the counter takedown.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Beddoe's leg but Beddoe calmly moves out of range.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddoe takes one to the side of the head.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beddoe's sensitive parts.
Beddoe tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beddoe.
Beddoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Beddoe's knee but Beddoe avoids it well.
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
Zaire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Beddoe's body. Beddoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
Beddoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beddoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Beddoe throws a big shot that misses.
Beddoe misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Beddoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zaire's guard.#T3#
Beddoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire has momentary wrist control but Beddoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaire is controlling Beddoe's posture.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Beddoe postures up.
Zaire is controlling Beddoe's posture.
Beddoe throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Beddoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire controlling Beddoe's posture. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beddoe throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beddoe on the side of the head.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Beddoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beddoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Beddoe from controlling successfully.
Beddoe controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire had his way with Philo Beddoe in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Beddoe throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beddoe avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beddoe is fending him off so far but Zaire persists. Nope, Beddoe circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaire is defended easily by Beddoe.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Beddoe saw it coming and moves away.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beddoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beddoe slips a jab from Zaire.
Beddoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Beddoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beddoe fails with the takedown.
Beddoe lands the left hand.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
Beddoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beddoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beddoe ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Beddoe slips a jab from Zaire.
Zaire slips a jab from Beddoe.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Beddoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Beddoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Beddoe tries to avoid it.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Beddoe misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Beddoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beddoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire cracks the inside of Beddoe's front leg. #T3#
Beddoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddoe. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Beddoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Beddoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beddoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beddoe working aggressively here.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Zaire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beddoe can't fight it off and eventually Zaire manages to take the fight to the floor. Beddoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Beddoe looking for a guillotine here but Zaire defends easily.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire stands and throws Beddoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaire controlling the position.
Zaire wants to control but Beddoe is keeping him busy.
Zaire scoring with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaire, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Stapleton scores with a punch to the head.
Stapleton moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Templar.#TD#
Templar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Templar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stapleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stapleton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Templar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Templar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stapleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Stapleton keeps trying to improve his position.
Stapleton is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.
Templar working Stapleton over with strikes. #T1#
Stapleton connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Templar lands with a punch from half guard.
Stapleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stapleton tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Stapleton wants to control but Templar is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Stapleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Stapleton tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.
Templar slows the pace down in half guard.
Templar slips a nice elbow through Stapleton's hands, connecting with Stapleton's forehead.
Stapleton is looking for a sweep. Templar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Stapleton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Templar.
Stapleton wants to improve his position but Templar is controlling well.
Stapleton manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Stapleton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Templar is in close to Stapleton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar working some strikes from top position.
Templar 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.
Templar landing with the ground and pound.
Templar stays in close to Stapleton's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Stapleton working for a triangle but Templar defends it easily.
Templar is working Stapleton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Stapleton has his foot on Templar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Templar works his way back into a safe position though.
Templar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stapleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stapleton trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
Templar is in close to Stapleton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Templar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Templar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stapleton wants to sweep here but Templar controlling him for the moment.
Templar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Stapleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templar 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.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Templar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stapleton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Templar has managed to get both his arms back between Stapleton's legs - danger averted.
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Stapleton's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stapleton working for submissions but it's allowed Templar to get to half guard.
Templar lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Templar just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton misses with a head kick.
Templar feinted with a counter takedown.
Stapleton lands a slapping body shot.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stapleton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stapleton missing with a left hand there. Templar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stapleton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Templar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stapleton counters with a right hand to the body.
Templar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.#TD#
Templar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Stapleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Templar slows the pace down in half guard.
Stapleton taking some punishment here, with Templar in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Templar is working for a submission of some sort.
Wesley Templar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stapleton wants to get back to his feet.
Templar controlling the pace.
Templar is looking to take a break and control but Stapleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stapleton misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stapleton looking for submissions off his back.
Stapleton is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stapleton tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Templar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Templar lands strikes from half guard.
Stapleton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Templar is trying to control. Stapleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stapleton is looking to escape.
Stapleton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Stapleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stapleton can do to turn this around?
Stapleton working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Stapleton's brow.
Templar distracts Stapleton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Templar trying to control but Stapleton is working from the bottom.
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Templar wants to control from the top but Stapleton keeps moving.
Templar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stapleton's head.
Stapleton 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.#SUB2#
Stapleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Templar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Templar connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Stapleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Templar stopping the sweep attempt from Stapleton.
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
Templar is working Stapleton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Templar scoring with some ground and pound.
Stapleton is still in real trouble! Can Templar finish him?
Templar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stapleton covers up, he's hurt! Templar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Templar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Templar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Templar!
After winning the bout, Wesley Templar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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