Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 17: Horse vs Romanov
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Scherer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scherer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Artur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scherer feints a counter leg kick.
Artur throws the left hand but Scherer avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scherer! But no joy.
Artur lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
Artur misses with a shot to the body
and Scherer counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Scherer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artur.
It seemed like Scherer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artur misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Scherer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scherer avoids the body shot from Artur.
Artur throws a low kick, looking for Scherer's leg but Scherer calmly moves out of range.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
Artur tries to clinch up but Scherer circles away and keeps his distance.
Artur misses with an uppercut. Scherer saw that one coming.
Scherer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Artur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Artur closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Artur manages to break the clinch.
Artur scores with a punch to the head.
Artur throws a sloppy body shot
and Scherer counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur throws an overhand right that lands on Scherer's shoulder, as Scherer tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Scherer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artur lands a nice looking body shot.
Artur cracks Scherer with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Scherer moves out of range as Artur strikes.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scherer throws out a counter right but Artur avoids it with no problem.
Artur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scherer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Artur with a body shot.
Artur thows a leg kick but Scherer checks it
and Artur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Scherer counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur misses with a left hand
and Scherer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artur throws a right hand that misses
and Scherer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Artur misses with a shot to the body
and Scherer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Artur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Artur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Scherer misses.
Nice straight punches there by Artur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Artur.
Artur throws a lazy right hand but Scherer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scherer throws out a counter right but Artur avoids it with no problem.
Scherer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Artur had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Artur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scherer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur 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#
Artur misses with a straight left.
Artur backing away here, and Scherer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Artur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherer counters with an inside leg kick.
Artur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scherer.
Scherer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Artur looks to land a right hand but Scherer moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Artur catches Scherer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Artur connects with the punch.
Artur misses with a lunging right hand
and Scherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Artur instigates a clinch.
Scherer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Scherer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scherer is working Artur over against the cage.
Scherer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artur backwards.
Artur wants to break free but Scherer has control.
Artur blocks the elbow strike.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scherer can do to turn this around?
A short left from Artur. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Artur blocks an elbow strike.
Scherer working aggressively here.
Scherer lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Artur.
Scherer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Scherer fails to land.
Artur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Artur tries a body shot but Scherer blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Artur.
Scherer scores with a shot to the side of Artur's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scherer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artur backwards. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sven Artur is winning the standup battle so far.
Artur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scherer was well out of range. Poor timing from Artur.#T3#
Artur misses with a body shot.
Scherer tries a quick counter leg kick but Artur is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scherer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Scherer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artur scores with a nice strike.
Scherer needs to keep his hands up - Artur had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Artur. That's going to slow Scherer down.
Artur misses the jab.
Scherer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Artur misses with an uppercut
and Scherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Artur throws a lazy uppercut
and Scherer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scherer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Scherer's head but Scherer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scherer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Artur blocks it well.
Artur throws a chopping leg kick but Scherer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Artur misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Scherer moves out of range as Artur strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Artur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Artur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scherer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scherer backs up against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Artur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sven Artur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scherer.
A nice side step and Scherer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws a hook but Scherer avoids it easily.
Artur throws out a loose jab but Scherer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artur backing away here, and Scherer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Artur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scherer on the side of the head.#T1#
Artur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scherer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artur.
Scherer tries a quick counter leg kick but Artur is wise to it.
Artur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Scherer counter with a right hand.
Artur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scherer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur throws a lazy uppercut
and Scherer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artur throws a jab but it's blocked by Scherer.
Ulrich Scherer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Artur cracks Scherer with an open hand slap.
Artur tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Scherer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Artur! Scherer lets Artur back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Artur is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur swings for the body but Scherer moves out of range.
Scherer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Artur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artur thows a leg kick but Scherer checks it
and Scherer counters with a crisp right that sends Artur to the canvas! Scherer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulrich Scherer!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulrich Scherer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Primal 33
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Bokh throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore defending well as Bokh loads up on a big left hand.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bokh.
Bokh throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Bokh throws a poor cross that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bokh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Bokh moved out of range.
Bokh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bokh misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokh throws a leg kick
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bokh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokh swings widly with a right hand
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bokh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bokh tries to clinch but Moore moves away
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bokh misses with a jab to the body
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Bokh misses with a left hand
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bokh rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Bokh swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Bokh blocks an uppercut.
Bokh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bokh lands with a right to the head.
Moore working aggressively here.
A short left from Bokh. #T2#
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!
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bokh backwards.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bokh blocks an uppercut.
Bokh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bokh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokh blocks an uppercut.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokh cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore pushes Bokh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bokh throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Bokh cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
Bokh misses with a body punch.
Bokh swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A short left from Moore.
Bokh blocks an uppercut.
Bokh tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Bokh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bokh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buri Bokh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Buri Bokh has been cut.
Moore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Bokh.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Bokh scores with a nice right hand.
Bokh slips a straight right by Moore.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Bokh throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokh misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Bokh misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bokh throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bokh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Bokh throws a right hand that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokh was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Bokh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokh throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buri Bokh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bokh punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Bokh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bokh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Bokh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bokh throws a poor cross that misses
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokh misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Bokh finds it's target.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Bokh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bokh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moore doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Bokh.
Bokh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Bokh tries to counter by clinching up but Moore breaks away and moves out of range.
Bokh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bokh punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Bokh has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Bokh avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore misses with some punches.
Bokh can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Bokh controls his hands.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokh's elbow.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bokh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bokh presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bokh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bokh fails to land.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Bokh lands a shot to the body.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokh.
Bokh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bokh tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokh.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bokh backwards.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bokh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokh tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bokh.
Moore digs a right hand into Bokh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bokh's gas tank.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Bokh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bokh throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Bokh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Bokh can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Bokh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Bokh lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokh.#BC2#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Bokh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bokh throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokh throws a shot to the body.
Bokh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Bokh thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Bokh's shoulder, as Bokh tries to avoid the shot.
Bokh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moore.
Moore swings for the body but Bokh moves out of range.
Bokh misses with a left hand
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bokh throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bokh with a body shot.
Bokh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buri Bokh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Bokh misses.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bokh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bokh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bokh looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bokh misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokh throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Bokh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bokh throws a shot to the body.
Bokh tries to clinch but Moore moves away
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bokh connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.#T1#
Bokh ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Bokh fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Bokh throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore moves away from the strike by Bokh.
Moore lands a really nice looking cross but Bokh seems unphased.
Bokh misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore avoids the body shot from Bokh.
Bokh connects with a single shot there.
Bokh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Bokh tries to clinch
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buri Bokh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Moore throws the left hand but Bokh avoids the punch easily.
Bokh throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Bokh misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bokh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bokh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Bokh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moore.
Bokh misses with an uppercut
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Bokh misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Bokh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Bokh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore dodges the punch combination from Bokh.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bokh misses with a hook
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bokh throws a right hand that misses
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokh throws an off balance right hand
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Bokh misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bokh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Bokh throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokh looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bokh throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Bokh digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Bokh misses with a hook
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Bokh misses with a right hand
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bokh misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Fightmaster Tourny Rd 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Petran connects with a right hand. Enckelman shakes it off.
Petran misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Enckelman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petran!
Petran is trying to get back to half guard.
Petran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enckelman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Enckelman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Enckelman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Enckelman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Enckelman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petran can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Enckelman tries for a kimura but Petran is defending well. #T1#
Enckelman working away.
Petran is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Enckelman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Petran looks calm but he's in trouble here. Enckelman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Petran is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Enckelman lets go of the hold and Petran can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Enckelman!
Magnus Enckelman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Primal 30
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Matsui closes the distance but Perkins moves to the side
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.
Matsui fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsui throws a leg kick
and Perkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsui connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsui misses with an uppercut. Perkins saw that one coming.
Perkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsui throws a chopping leg kick but Perkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Matsui darts in and clinches Perkins up against the cage.
Perkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsui throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matsui tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Matsui back against the cage.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Matsui misses with a body punch.
Perkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Matsui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins's elbow.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsui controls his hands.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsui.
Perkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Perkins as the two fighters clinch.
Matsui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsui's elbow.
Matsui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins's elbow.
Perkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsui backwards.
Perkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsui backwards.
Perkins avoids the elbow strike from Matsui, against the cage.
Matsui misses with a body punch.
Matsui tries a body shot but Perkins blocks it.
Perkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsui blocks an uppercut.
Matsui blocks a body shot from Perkins.
Matsui taking a breather. #T2#
Matsui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsui.
I was talking to Matsui's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsui blocks an uppercut.
Matsui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsui.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkins blocking some punches.
Matsui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike.
Matsui can't find room to land a body shot as Perkins controls the action.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Matsui.
A right handed body shot lands from Perkins.
Perkins working aggressively here.
Matsui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Perkins.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Matsui misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Matsui pushes off an throws an elbow but Perkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsui lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
Matsui gets through Perkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsui looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins digs a right hand underneath Matsui's ribcage. Matsui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perkins cracks Matsui with a nice body shot.
Matsui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkins dodges an elbow strike from Matsui.
Perkins misses with some punches.
Perkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsui blocking some punches.
Perkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsui misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsui just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perkins's brow.
Perkins tries to work over Matsui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsui has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsui backwards. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Perkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Matsui.
Perkins pushes Matsui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Matsui controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsui.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsui digs a right hand underneath Perkins's ribcage. Perkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Perkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsui.
Perkins presses Matsui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Perkins.
Matsui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
Matsui tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Matsui back against the cage.
Matsui tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Perkins.
Still in the clinch, Perkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Perkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matsui tries to clinch up
and Matsui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Perkins gets tackled into the cage by Matsui. Matsui maintains the clinch.
Perkins tries to work over Matsui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkins.
Red Perkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsui lands an elbow just above Perkins 's eye.
Perkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsui's elbow.
Matsui is trying to stall.
Matsui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsui blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Perkins blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Perkins - that landed with a thud.
Perkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsui lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsui tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Matsui back against the cage.
Perkins misses with the head strike.
Matsui tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkins misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Perkins.
Matsui misses with a body punch.
Perkins tries to work over Matsui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsui prevents a body shot from Perkins.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkins lands a right hand.
Matsui lands an elbow just above Perkins 's eye. #T2#
Matsui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkins takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsui can't find room to land a body shot as Perkins controls the action.
Matsui lands an elbow inside that Perkins shrugs off.
Perkins lands with a light punch inside.
Perkins blocks a body shot from Matsui.
A short uppercut from Matsui.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Matsui avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkins.
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Matsui avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
Matsui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkins presses Matsui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Perkins.
Perkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Matsui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkins blocking some punches. #T3#
Perkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Matsui.
Matsui tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Matsui back against the cage.
Matsui struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkins controls his hands.
Perkins misses with a punch to the body.
Matsui misses with an elbow strike.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins lands a left hand.
Matsui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkins lands a shot to the body.
Perkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Perkins.
A short right from Perkins.
Perkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsui backwards.
Matsui tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsui pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkins misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Perkins.
Perkins cracks Matsui with a nice body shot.
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!
Perkins lands a left hand.
Perkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsui prevents a body shot from Perkins.
Perkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Matsui.
Matsui stalling in the clinch but Perkins improves position.
Matsui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Matsui controls the action.
Perkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsui backwards.
Matsui swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsui backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsui throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Perkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Matsui closes the distance and pushes Perkins back into the cage.
Perkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsui.
Matsui prevents a body shot from Perkins.
Matsui blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Perkins.
Matsui is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
Matsui tries a body shot but Perkins blocks it.
Matsui has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins pushes Matsui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkins.
Perkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsui stalls. #T1#
Perkins lands a left hand.
Matsui tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsui misses with a body punch.
Perkins digs a right hand underneath Matsui's ribcage. Matsui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perkins lands with a right to the head.
Matsui tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Matsui back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Perkins.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Matsui.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsui.
A nice left hand lands by Perkins.
Perkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsui.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkins.
Matsui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Matsui avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
Matsui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshihisa Matsui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Perkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matsui misses with a body punch.
Perkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins blocks a body shot from Matsui.
Matsui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsui throws an elbow but it misses.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Matsui controls the action.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Matsui.
Matsui misses with a body punch.
Perkins lands a left hand.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Perkins prevents a body shot from Matsui.
Matsui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsui throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkins.
Perkins blocks the elbow strike.
Matsui works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsui throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsui misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Matsui. #T4#
Matsui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Matsui.
Matsui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matsui misses with an elbow strike.
Matsui creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matsui misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsui throws an elbow but misses.
Matsui pushes Perkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsui misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Red Perkins.
Well Perkins 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DFC Showtime 4
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Wpierdol misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Wpierdol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side.
Date throws a right hand that Wpierdol ducks under and follows up with a left that Wpierdol also avoids with ease.
Wpierdol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Czlowiek Wpierdol has been cut.
Wpierdol shoots and misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Alistair Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Czlowiek Wpierdol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wpierdol tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Date walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wpierdol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Date swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wpierdol's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Date!

Event: Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Getstoned stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scherer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scherer throws a jab when Getstoned was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Scherer - just one landing.
Scherer lands with a nice body punch.
Scherer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Getstoned at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Getstoned misses the target.
Getstoned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scherer tries to close the distance and clinch but Getstoned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scherer connects with a nice looking jab.
Scherer moves in looking to clinch but Getstoned pushes him off.
Scherer lands a body shot.
Getstoned takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Getstoned throws a looping overhand right but Scherer ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Getstoned throws a lazy uppercut
and Getstoned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Getstoned misses with a hook.
Scherer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Getstoned.#CL#
Getstoned forces Scherer back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD#
Getstoned pulls Scherer into guard. #SUB#
Scherer lying in Getstoned's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Getstoned decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Scherer taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Getstoned!
Ted Getstoned decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SP-ICON:Viva Las Vegas
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Hollywood's head back.
Hollywood lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Penn cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Hollywood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollywood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hollywood fails to pull guard.
Hollywood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Hollywood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Hollywood jumps into guard, dragging Penn to the mat.
Penn won't allow Hollywood to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hollywood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Hollywood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Hollywood has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabian Hollywood!
Fabian Hollywood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Brawl 4 It All
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##KD2#
Lightening drops Kimmons with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kimmons looks back up at him and smiles so Lightening waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Stanley Kimmons has been cut.
Lightening drops Kimmons with a huge uppercut! Kimmons drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lightening is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lightening!
Johnny Lightening spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: QFC Tournament 634 Round 1
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Bambino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Bambino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bernardo Bambino has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bambino tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Bambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Bambino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Ragnarsson cracks Bambino with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bambino to stand back up!#ROC2#
Bambino is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Bambino.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bambino! Ragnarsson dives in looking to finish! Bambino is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!

Event: QFC Tournament 634 Round 1
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Chung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gavino's half guard.
Gavino wants to get back to full guard.
Gavino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chung works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#
It looks like Tommaso Gavino has been cut.#SUB#
Chung has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gavino is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wang Chung!

Event: DFC 8: Wpierdol vs. Reid
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wpierdol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wpierdol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reid pushes Wpierdol away with a front kick.
We've been hearing reports that Wpierdol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reid tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reid misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Wpierdol is working for a kimura but Reid is defending it quite comfortably.
Reid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wpierdol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wpierdol's back!
Wpierdol tries to escape but Reid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid controlling the position well here. Wpierdol rolled but Reid kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Reid doesn't have the hooks in and Wpierdol manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Wpierdol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Wpierdol from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reid working for a triangle but Wpierdol defends it easily. #SUB2#
Reid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Wpierdol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wpierdol has Reid in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wpierdol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reid defends it easily.#SUB#
Wpierdol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reid has picked Wpierdol up and slammed him! Wpierdol can't keep hold of the triangle and Reid manages to pass to side control!
Wpierdol is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reid is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wpierdol tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Wpierdol is working hard here to advance position.
Reid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wpierdol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reid controlling the position easily from mount.
Wpierdol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reid controlling the pace for now.
Wpierdol can't escape the position.
Wpierdol regains half guard.
Wpierdol tries to roll over but Reid keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Wpierdol looking for a kimura from the bottom but Reid passes into side control!
Reid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ganja Ninjas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wpierdol seems a little lost for a moment, as Reid dominates the positioning.
Wpierdol is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reid is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wpierdol can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Reid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wpierdol tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Wpierdol's front leg but catches the back leg as Wpierdol tries to avoid it.
Reid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Wpierdol misses the jab.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reid thumps Wpierdol with a low kick.
Wpierdol blocks a head kick by Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wpierdol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Reid is controlling Wpierdol's trapped leg to prevent Wpierdol from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Wpierdol seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reid still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reid has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wpierdol is looking to regain half guard here but Reid keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Reid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wpierdol is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Wpierdol looks to move to half guard but instead Reid has passed into mount! Damn!
Reid controlling the position easily from mount.
Wpierdol really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wpierdol is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Wpierdol is just holding on here. Reid manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Wpierdol right now.
What can Wpierdol do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wpierdol can't escape the position.
Wpierdol breaks Reid's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wpierdol wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Reid pulls Wpierdol in to control the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Reid 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.
Wpierdol looking to sit in guard and control but Reid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Wpierdol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a triangle but Reid pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wpierdol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wpierdol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wpierdol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him. #CL2#
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wpierdol takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Reid with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Czlowiek Wpierdol has been cut.
Reid working Wpierdol over with knees to the body.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wpierdol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Wpierdol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wpierdol takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid working Wpierdol over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reid obliges.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Reid connects with a knee to the head.
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reid lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Reid.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Wpierdol takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Wpierdol won't want to take too many of those.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Reid is pressed up against the cage. Wpierdol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reid down to the mat. Reid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick from Reid.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reid - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reid working Wpierdol over with knees to the body.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Winston Reid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Reid.
Wpierdol takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wpierdol fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wpierdol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reid 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 Czlowiek Wpierdol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Wpierdol takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
Wpierdol takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Reid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wpierdol's face.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Wpierdol's ribcage.
Reid keeps control of Wpierdol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wpierdol wants to break free but Reid has control.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but Reid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wpierdol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wpierdol's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reid obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reid lands a knee to the head.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wpierdol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Reid really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Czlowiek Wpierdol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Reid scores with a kick to the body.
Reid thuds his shin into the meat of Wpierdol's side.
Reid throws a head kick that misses.
Reid tries to clinch up#TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reid!
Reid is trying to control Wpierdol's posture but Wpierdol avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Winston Reid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reid preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wpierdol is looking to pass Reid's guard but actually Reid recovers to full guard. #T1#
Wpierdol passes Reid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reid keeping control of the position.
Reid trying to hold on to Wpierdol's head to control him but Wpierdol postures up.
Wpierdol is trying to control the action in half guard but Reid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wpierdol is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wpierdol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wpierdol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura here.
Reid keeping control of the position.
Wpierdol wants to take a breather but Reid is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winston Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid lands with a straight right. Wpierdol didn't see that one coming.
Reid throws a head kick but Wpierdol moves out of range. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Reid.
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid tries to clinch up.
Wpierdol feinted with a counter takedown.
Wpierdol avoids the head kick by Reid.
Wpierdol half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reid 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 Wpierdol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wpierdol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Wpierdol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reid throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reid won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Wpierdol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wpierdol but great work by Reid.
Wpierdol is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Reid dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Czlowiek Wpierdol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Reid has managed to clinch.
Wpierdol managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.
Wpierdol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wpierdol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reid tries to land knees in the clinch but Wpierdol avoids the damage to the body.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Wpierdol drops back down to his feet.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Wpierdol drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czlowiek Wpierdol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Wpierdol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wpierdol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Wpierdol won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Wpierdol is trying to break the clinch but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Reid lands a knee to the head.
Reid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wpierdol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Wpierdol successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reid passes into side control.
Reid controls the position from side control.#T2#
Wpierdol tries to improve position but can't.
Reid scores with punches from side control.
Wpierdol is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Reid decides to stand back up. Reid steps back and let's Wpierdol get back to his feet.
Reid throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a single leg into guard. Reid didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reid holds on and takes a little breather.
Wpierdol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reid is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Wpierdol stopping the sweep attempt from Reid.
Wpierdol pushing down on Reid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reid trying to control from the bottom.
Wpierdol wants to pass to mount but Reid is defending the position. #SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Reid makes his way to full guard, as Wpierdol worked for a kimura.
Reid pulls Wpierdol in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wpierdol wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Wpierdol tries to free his leg and advance position but Reid is retaining full guard.
Czlowiek Wpierdol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wpierdol throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 44:50

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

Event: Immortals 25 Purha v Moore
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Purha moves away.
It appears Purha was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Purha.
Purha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Purha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Purha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purha moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moore stuns Purha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Moore as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Purha's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Veke Purha has been cut.
Moore throws the left hand but Purha avoids the punch easily.
Purha ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Purha throws a body shot but no joy.
Purha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore connects with a right hand. Purha shakes it off.
Purha tries for a takedown but Moore circles away easily
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Purha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Moore misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Purha throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Purha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Purha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Purha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Purha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Purha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Purha is looking to clinch.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Purha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Purha.
Purha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Purha on the side of the head.
Purha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Purha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Purha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Purha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purha's hands.
Purha looks to throw a body kick
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes a swing at Purha's ribcage but misses.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Veke Purha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Purha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Purha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veke Purha's cut.
That's time! Purha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Purha. Moore shrugs it off though.
Purha ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Purha - that will leave a mark!
Purha tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Purha moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Purha looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore misses with a body shot. #T1#
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purha manages to avoid it.
Moore catches Purha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Purha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Purha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Purha with a poor takedown
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Purha scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Purha counters with a nice body kick.
Purha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Donk. Moore catches Purha right on the button with a cross.
Purha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Purha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Purha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Purha is rocked!
Moore cracks Purha with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Purha falls to his knees and Moore doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Ascension 351
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairchild sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairchild with the counter takedown but Brandon avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandon is defended easily by Fairchild.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairchild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairchild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Fairchild swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Fairchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairchild counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Brandon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fairchild to the ground. Brandon is now in Fairchild's guard.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fairchild has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brandon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fairchild.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working. #T2#
Fairchild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Brandon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brandon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fairchild is looking for a sweep.
Brandon staying calm.
Fairchild tries to improve position but can't.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairchild manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Fairchild is still trying to improve position.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon is keen to just control but Fairchild is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairchild sees it coming and defends easily.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Fairchild defending well. #SUB2#
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Fairchild is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Brandon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairchild 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.
Fairchild can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions off his back.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Brandon clinches up with Fairchild and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Fairchild pushes him off.
A nice side step and Fairchild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Junior Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairchild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fairchild counters with a single leg into guard. Brandon didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fairchild has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to bench press Fairchild off him but Fairchild keeps the position. #T1#
Brandon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fairchild trying to mount his opponent but Brandon defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon is looking to control Fairchild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
Brandon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon wants to stand but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Fairchild postures up.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairchild stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairchild appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Fairchild leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fairchild!
Fairchild is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandon has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Fairchild gets back to half guard.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brandon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandon controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brandon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Fairchild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fairchild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon is working Fairchild over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brandon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fairchild tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fairchild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fairchild wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon wants to control but Fairchild is keeping him busy.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Brandon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandon in particular looking to stall.
Brandon is nestled in close to Fairchild, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fairchild moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking for a guillotine here but Brandon defends easily.
Fairchild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fairchild is looking for a triangle but Brandon pushes his legs off easily.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fairchild for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandon 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!
Junior Brandon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 37
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Haapasaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uffe.
Haapasaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uffe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haapasaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uffe manages to avoid it.
Haapasaari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uffe lands a right hook to the body.
Haapasaari swings widly with a right hand
and Uffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haapasaari lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Uffe pushes Haapasaari up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Uffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haapasaari throws the left hand but Uffe avoids the punch easily.
Uffe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Uffe lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Uffe digs a good hook to Haapasaari's body.
Uffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uffe lands a nice hook to Haapasaari's body. Haapasaari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haapasaari misses the body punch
and Uffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Haapasaari misses with a body punch
and Uffe counters with a left to the body.
Eero Haapasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Uffe closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Uffe. #CUT2#
It looks like Eero Haapasaari has been cut.
Uffe lands an elbow that stopped Haapasaari in his tracks for a moment.
Uffe cracks Haapasaari with a nice body shot.
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!
Uffe works on Haapasaari's body with a couple of short punches.
Haapasaari is breathing heavily.
Uffe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Uffe lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Uffe.
Uffe lands a damaging elbow.
Uffe lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Uffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uffe with a hook.
Uffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Haapasaari is rocked!
Uffe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Haapasaari right on the button. Haapasaari goes down! Uffe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Uffe gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukrit Uffe!
Ukrit Uffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Primal 24
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Perkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Del Bosque controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Del Bosque 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.
Del Bosque preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Del Bosque drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Del Bosque seems to have locked his on tight now - Perkins screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Del Bosque, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Siffredi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siffredi lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Walter Herman has been cut.
Herman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Siffredi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herman's head.
Walter Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman darts in trying to clinch
and Siffredi counters with a left to the body.
Siffredi throws a shot to the body.
Siffredi lands with a shot to the body.
Herman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Herman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Siffredi lands a nice hook to Herman's body. Herman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##KD2#
Siffredi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Herman sprawling to the canvas! Herman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Siffredi finish him?! #ROC2#
Herman is rocked!
Siffredi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Herman rather than just go for the knockout.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Herman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siffredi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Herman takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Siffredi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Herman bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: USFC 118
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Campion throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Campion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollywood throws a body shot but no joy.
Campion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Fabian Hollywood has been cut.
Campion swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campion misses with a double jab.
As Campion backs away, Hollywood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Campion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Campion has managed to clinch.
Campion working aggressively here. #T1#
Hollywood digs a right hand into Campion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campion's gas tank.
Campion misses with a knee to the head.
Hollywood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campion or not.
Campion looks winded!
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hollywood digs a right hand underneath Campion's ribcage. Campion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hollywood.
Hollywood jumps guard but Campion stands there with Hollywood around his waist. Hollywood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollywood lands an uppercut.
Campion tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Campion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Hollywood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollywood fails to pull guard.
Campion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollywood. #T2#
Hollywood working aggressively here.
Campion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollywood takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollywood tries to land knees in the clinch but Campion avoids the damage to the body.
Campion trying to control the position but instead, Hollywood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campion into the cage.
Hollywood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Campion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hollywood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Hollywood jumps guard and drags Campion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Campion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hollywood, up you get!
Campion feints and then cracks Hollywood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollywood down.
Campion throws a head kick that half lands.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campion at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campion! #T3#
Campion scores with a head kick. Hollywood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Campion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollywood avoids a wild elbow strike from Campion.
Campion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Campion holds him up against the cage and eventually Hollywood drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Hollywood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hollywood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Campion wants to stand but Hollywood has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollywood wants to sweep here but Campion controlling him for the moment.
Campion is looking to stand up but Hollywood won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Hollywood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Campion frees his head nicely. Oh but Hollywood has switched to an armbar! Campion is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabian Hollywood!
A relieved looking Fabian Hollywood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Matthew Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 621 Round 3
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Rahka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rahka misses with a body shot.
Rufford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rufford swinging wildly here.
Rahka wants to counter the offense by Rufford and move into the clinch position.
Rufford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahka's waist but Rahka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rufford off to one side.
Rahka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rufford tries for a takedown but Rahka circles away easily
and Rahka counters with a stiff right hand.
Rufford dives in and grabs Rahka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahka pushes down on Rufford's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Rufford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rufford misses with a right hand
and Rahka counters with a nice body shot.
Rufford with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rahka to counter with a crisp jab.
Rufford looks to land a combination but Rahka avoids it well.
Rufford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rufford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahka circles away quickly and effectively.
Rufford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahka throws out a counter right but Rufford avoids it with no problem.
Rufford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahka scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rufford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rufford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Rahka throws a shot from downtown. Rufford moves away and avoids it.
Rufford fails to land the takedown.
Rahka misses the shot to the body.
Rufford shoots in for a takedown but Rahka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rahka throws out a counter right but Rufford avoids it with no problem.
Rufford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahka.
Rufford misses with a takedown
and Rahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rufford misses with a hook
and Rahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rufford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahka cracks Rufford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rufford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Rufford with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rahka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rufford is breathing heavily.
Rufford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rufford slips under a jab from Rahka.
Rufford tries to counter with a takedown but Rahka is quick to defend against it.
Rahka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
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!
Rahka throws a hook but Rufford blocks it.
A big left from Rahka misses.
Rufford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rahka sprawls and moves away.
Rahka throws a lazy right hand but Rufford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rufford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rufford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rufford shoots in but no luck this time.
Rahka stuffs the takedown attempt from Rufford. Rufford gets slowly back to his feet.
Rufford slips a straight right by Rahka.
Rahka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahka misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rahka. No joy for Rufford on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rahka.#T3#
Rufford looks for a takedown but Rahka sprawls well.
Rahka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rufford with a body shot.
Rahka with a nice cross.
Rahka slips a straight right by Rufford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rufford is defended easily by Rahka.
Rufford slips a jab from Rahka.
Rahka misses the jab.
Rufford has his takedown stuffed
and Rahka counters with a left to the body.
Rahka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rufford's head backwards.
Rufford throws a sloppy body shot
and Rahka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rufford tries for a takedown but Rahka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rahka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahka thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Rahka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahka misses with a straight right.
Rahka ducks under a wild hook from Rufford.
Rahka looks to land a left hand but Rufford moved out of range nicely.
Rufford slips under a jab.
Rufford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rufford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rufford throws a series of punches but Rahka avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Rahka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rufford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rufford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rufford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rufford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skyr Rahka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rahka with a hook.
Rufford ducks under a wild hook from Rahka.
Rufford misses with a hook.
Rufford slips under a jab from Rahka.
Nice defenses there by Rahka.
Burley Rufford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rufford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahka is just out of range.
A nice side step and Rahka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rufford slips a jab from Rahka.
Rahka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahka misses the target.
Rahka throws a looping overhand right but Rufford ducks down to avoid it.
Rahka thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahka counters with a nice body shot.
Rahka scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Rufford shoots in and bounces Rahka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rufford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rufford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rahka's head.
Rufford lands a couple of elbows.
Rufford won't allow Rahka to get back to his feet.
Rahka has momentary wrist control but Rufford slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet but Rufford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rufford postures up and lands a big shot to Rahka's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rufford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rufford postures up and lands a big shot to Rahka's brow.
Rahka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rufford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rufford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahka wants to stand and escape but Rufford is having none of it.
Rahka is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rufford postures up in Rahka's guard and throws a big left but Rahka blocks it.
Rufford throwing strikes from guard but Rahka blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rufford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahka pulls Rufford in close to prevent any damage.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet but Rufford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rufford 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.
Rufford postures up and lands a big shot to Rahka's brow.
Rahka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rufford connects with a couple of short punches.
Rufford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rufford passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rufford lands a nice short elbow.
Rahka trying to hold on to Rufford's head to control him but Rufford postures up.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford is nestled in close to Rahka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rufford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Rahka's hands, connecting with Rahka's forehead.
Rufford working the head and body with strikes.
Rahka taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rufford working Rahka over with strikes.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Rahka's hands, connecting with Rahka's forehead.
Rufford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Rahka wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rufford working over Rahka with some ground and pound. Rahka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rufford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford lands with a punch from half guard.
Rufford 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.
Rufford lands strikes from half guard.
Rahka taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rahka taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rufford winds up and cracks Rahka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rufford working Rahka over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
Rufford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rufford working Rahka over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burley Rufford dominated that second round.
That's time! Rufford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rahka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rahka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rufford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rahka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rahka trying to control the pace.
Rufford is controlling Rahka's trapped leg to prevent Rahka from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahka is pressing down on Rufford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rufford is holding on for now.
Rahka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rahka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rufford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rahka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Burley Rufford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rufford is looking to improve his position.
Rufford is working hard here to advance position.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet.
Rufford trying to control from the bottom.
Rufford is trying to get back to full guard.
Rufford is controlling Rahka's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rahka prevents Rufford from improving his position.
Burley Rufford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rufford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rufford wants to sweep here but Rahka controlling him for the moment.
Rufford pulls Rahka in close to prevent any damage.
Rufford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rufford, not yet.
Rufford keeping moving, preventing Rahka from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rufford shoots and misses
letting Rahka counter with a right hand.
Rufford misses with a right hand
and Rahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Rufford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rahka!
Rahka tries to buck Rufford off but Rufford is having none of it.
Rahka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rufford scores with punches from side control.
Rufford is chipping away with strikes.
Rahka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rahka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rufford is controlling him well.#SUB#
Rufford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahka, who protects the arm well.
Rufford lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Rufford working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Rufford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rufford working the ground and pound.
Rufford scores with punches from side control.
Rufford cracks Rahka with a big right hand but Rahka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rufford is working Rahka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rahka taking a bit of punishment here - Rufford scoring with strikes.
Rufford is working Rahka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rufford in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rufford cracks Rahka with a big right hand but Rahka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rufford scoring with punches and elbows.
Rahka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rufford connects with a decent elbow.
Rahka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rufford landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burley Rufford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rufford 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Burley Rufford!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!

Skyr Rahka wins by split decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 621 Round 2
Date: May 10, 2016

#R1#
Magic lands the left hand.
Rufford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magic lands with a shot to the body.
Rufford shoots in but no luck this time.
Magic misses with a hook #TD#
and Rufford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magic!
Magic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magic is trying to control Rufford's posture but Rufford avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magic is trying to get back to half guard.
Magic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rufford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rufford cracks Magic with a big elbow.
Magic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rufford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rufford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rufford scores with punches from side control.
Rufford lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Magic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rufford 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.
Magic trying to control here.
Rufford 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.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Rufford there. #ROC#
Magic is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rufford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magic is still in real trouble! Can Rufford finish him?
Rufford drops an elbow to the side of Magic's head.
Rufford drops an elbow to the side of Magic's head.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Magic quite badly. Magic pulls Rufford in close trying to recover. Rufford postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Magic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Magic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burley Rufford!
Burley Rufford thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 621 Round 1
Date: May 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Rufford feints and as Quaid raises his hands in defense, Rufford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quaid wants to stand and escape but Rufford is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quaid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rufford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quaid has momentary wrist control but Rufford slips an elbow through the middle.
Rufford throws an elbow that misses. Quaid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rufford's guard. Nice move by Quaid!#REVB#
Rufford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rufford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rufford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quaid controlling from the top position.
Quaid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quaid's guard. #REVR#
Rufford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rufford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rufford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rufford throws an elbow that misses. Quaid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rufford's guard. Nice move by Quaid!#REVB#
Rufford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rufford striking off his back but it's not causing Quaid any problems.
Quaid throws a big elbow that misses.
Quaid stopping the sweep attempt from Rufford.
Quaid is fighting to break Rufford's control of his arms but Rufford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quaid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quaid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rufford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rufford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quaid manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Quaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rufford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quaid is pulling down on Rufford's head to control his posture. #T2#
Quaid is trying to keep Rufford in close.
Rufford throwing strikes but missing.
Rufford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rufford throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rufford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rufford.
Quaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rufford scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rufford throws a big elbow that misses.
Rufford trying to control but Quaid is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rufford throwing strikes from guard but Quaid blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rufford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rufford works over Quaid with some ground and pound from guard.
Rufford 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.
Rufford throws a big elbow that misses.
Rufford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rufford works over Quaid with some ground and pound from guard.
Rufford throwing strikes from guard but Quaid blocks nicely.
Rufford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rufford throws a big elbow that misses.
Rufford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rufford lands a couple of digs.
Rufford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rufford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quaid looks winded!
Rufford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rufford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rufford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rufford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rufford landing some decent shots from guard.
Rufford landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rufford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rufford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burley Rufford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Quaid misses.
Rufford missing with a left hand there. Quaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Quaid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quaid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rufford.
A big left from Rufford misses.
Quaid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rufford walks into a left hand.
Rufford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quaid can do to turn this around?
Quaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rufford.
Quaid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rufford circles away quickly and effectively.
Quaid slips under a jab from Rufford.#TD#
Rufford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Quaid's guard.
Rufford throwing strikes from guard but Quaid blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufford with a nice head shot there.
Rufford is pushing down on Quaid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quaid is fighting to maintain full guard but Rufford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Rufford there. #T1#
Rufford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rufford winds up and cracks Quaid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quaid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rufford.
Rufford is nestled in close to Quaid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
Quaid is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
Quaid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rufford.
Rufford wants to free his trapped foot but Quaid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rufford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quaid defending well though.
Burley Rufford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quaid's head.
Quaid taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard. #T2#
Rufford working the head and body with strikes.
Rufford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rufford winds up and cracks Quaid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quaid taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Quaid's hands, connecting with Quaid's forehead.
Rufford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rufford winds up and cracks Quaid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rufford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rufford 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.
Quaid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rufford.
Ground and pound from Rufford. #T3#
Rufford 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.
Rufford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quaid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rufford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rufford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rufford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rufford lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rufford.
Rufford lands with a punch from half guard.
Rufford working the head and body with strikes.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Quaid's hands, connecting with Quaid's forehead.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rufford connects with a nice short shot to Quaid's temple.
Rufford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rufford is nestled in close to Quaid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rufford wants to take a breather but Quaid is having none of it.
Rufford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rufford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quaid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quaid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rufford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quaid taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rufford lands a nice short elbow.
Rufford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burley Rufford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rufford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quaid to the mat! Quaid manages to get full guard.
Quaid trying to control the position.
Rufford throws a big elbow that misses.
Rufford connects with a couple of short punches.
Rufford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rufford with a nice head shot there.
Rufford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rufford throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rufford scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rufford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rufford.
Quaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rufford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rufford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rufford connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Quaid is rocked!
Rufford landing with the ground and pound.
Quaid is still in real trouble! Can Rufford finish him?
Rufford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quaid's head.
Rufford is in close to Quaid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quaid seems to have recovered his senses.
Rufford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rufford lands a couple of elbows.
Rufford works over Quaid with some ground and pound from guard.
Rufford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Rufford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rufford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rufford with a nice head shot there.
Rufford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rufford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rufford distracts Quaid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rufford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rufford landing some decent shots from guard.
Quaid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rufford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rufford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quaid's head.#T3#
Rufford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rufford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rufford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rufford landing with the ground and pound.
Rufford scoring with some ground and pound.
Rufford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rufford landing with the ground and pound.
Rufford scoring with some ground and pound.
Rufford scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Rufford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quaid's guard.
Ground and pound from Rufford.
Rufford is nestled in close to Quaid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quaid has hold of Rufford's hands but Rufford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rufford winds up and cracks Quaid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rufford working over Quaid with some ground and pound. Quaid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quaid trying to hold on to Rufford's head to control him but Rufford postures up.
Rufford looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quaid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Quaid's hands, connecting with Quaid's forehead.
Rufford is nestled in close to Quaid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Douglas Quaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burley Rufford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rufford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burley Rufford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rufford, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Burley Rufford!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Burley Rufford!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Burley Rufford!

Burley Rufford wins by unanimous decision!
Burley Rufford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Nicholson pushes Wpierdol up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Wpierdol is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nicholson can't fight it off and eventually Wpierdol manages to take the fight to the floor. Nicholson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Wpierdol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wpierdol pushing down on Nicholson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nicholson tries to roll over but Wpierdol keeps him under control.
Nicholson manages to get to full guard.
Wpierdol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicholson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nicholson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Wpierdol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Wpierdol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nicholson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Wpierdol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nicholson, who protects the arm well.
Nicholson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wpierdol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wpierdol is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicholson is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wpierdol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nicholson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wpierdol but great work by Nicholson.
Wpierdol tries to buck Nicholson off but Nicholson is having none of it.#T3#
The referee asks Nicholson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nicholson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nicholson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wpierdol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nicholson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Nicholson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nicholson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wpierdol is looking to regain half guard here but Nicholson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wpierdol is working hard here to advance position.
Wpierdol seems a little lost for a moment, as Nicholson dominates the positioning.
Wpierdol is trying to improve his position.
Nicholson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Wpierdol is looking for a sweep.
Wpierdol is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nicholson off and has taken his back!
Nicholson breaks Wpierdol's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nicholson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wpierdol is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nicholson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wpierdol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Czlowiek Wpierdol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wpierdol swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholson.
Nicholson is looking to clinch.
Wpierdol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Czlowiek Wpierdol has been cut.#CL2#
Nicholson has Wpierdol up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Wpierdol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nicholson is trying to keep an underhook but Wpierdol manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nicholson wants to get back to his feet.
Czlowiek Wpierdol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but Nicholson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wpierdol to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wpierdol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicholson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicholson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wpierdol wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicholson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicholson moves into full guard.
Wpierdol preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wpierdol has gone for a leg lock! Nicholson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wpierdol's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Wpierdol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicholson defends it easily.#SUB#
Wpierdol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Wpierdol working for a triangle but Nicholson defends it easily.
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wpierdol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for subs off his back but Nicholson has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Nicholson trying to control from half guard but Wpierdol is working away. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wpierdol won't allow Nicholson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wpierdol with the active half guard here but Nicholson passes nicely into side control.
Nicholson wants to control but Wpierdol is keeping him busy.
Wpierdol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicholson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wpierdol looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nicholson passes into side control!#SU2#
Nicholson decides to stand back up. Nicholson steps back and let's Wpierdol get back to his feet.#CL2#
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches.
Nicholson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicholson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicholson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wpierdols head.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wpierdol is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholson misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Nicholson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Czlowiek Wpierdol's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Nicholson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but Nicholson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wpierdol prevents a body shot from Nicholson.
A body shot lands from Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a knee strike.
Nicholson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicholson misses with a body punch.
Nicholson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson can't find room to land a body shot as Wpierdol controls the action.
Nicholson is struggling to control the position.
Wpierdol blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Nicholson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Nicholson tries to clinch but Wpierdol moves away #TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a single leg into guard. Nicholson didn't expect that.
Wpierdol passes Nicholson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Wpierdol seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nicholson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Czlowiek Wpierdol!
Czlowiek Wpierdol is the new middleweight champion!
Czlowiek Wpierdol was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Geordie Nicholson was interviewed post fight and said 'Ganna gan and take me pride for a cuddle. '.

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