Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##TD#
Pain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pain is in Kavlitzekis's guard.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavlitzekis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kavlitzekis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pain, into his guard. #REVB#
Kavlitzekis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pain wants to sweep here but Kavlitzekis controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Kavlitzekis passes into half guard.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain is looking to control Kavlitzekis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pain avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Pain is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kavlitzekis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Kavlitzekis defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kavlitzekis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kavlitzekis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kavlitzekis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pain's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnie Kavlitzekis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pain throws out a loose jab but Kavlitzekis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kavlitzekis slips a straight right by Pain.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pain defends it well.
Pain throws a hook to the side of Kavlitzekis's head but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain throws a hook to the side of Kavlitzekis's head but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kavlitzekis slips under a jab.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain misses with an uppercut.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain throws a jab when Kavlitzekis was well out of range.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kavlitzekis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pain misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kavlitzekis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kavlitzekis sprawls well. Kavlitzekis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Kavlitzekis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavlitzekis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pain avoids it easily.
Kavlitzekis moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Kavlitzekis walks into a straight right hand from Pain.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pain swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kavlitzekis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kavlitzekis. #SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kavlitzekis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Kavlitzekis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kavlitzekis has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pain has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kavlitzekis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pain has tightened it up now! Kavlitzekis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royal Pain waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ROTR:sat
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Paparis has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Mayhew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paparis, pushing him back against the cage.
Paparis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayhew smiles and moves away.
Mayhew looks for a takedown but Paparis sprawls well.
Paparis looks for a takedown but Mayhew sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paris Paparis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paparis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayhew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paparis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhew circles away.
Paparis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhew.#CL2#
Mayhew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paparis, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paparis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayhew is trying to break the clinch but Paparis has him pressed against the cage.
Paparis is trying to drag Mayhew to the mat but Mayhew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paparis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhew working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhew is trying to force a seperation but Paparis has the dominant position.
Paparis working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhew is trying to break free.
Paparis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayhew is trying to push Paparis away but Paparis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Paparis as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhew can't break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paparis misses with a body punch.
Mayhew is trying to push Paparis away but Paparis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mayhew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Mayhew gets control of Paparis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhew will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paparis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayhew is keeping the position for now.
Paparis postures up in Mayhew's guard and throws a big left but Mayhew blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paparis preventing the sweep.
Paparis stops Mayhew from standing up.
Mayhew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paparis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Mayhew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paparis is aware though and is defending well.
Mayhew has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Better Than Cozad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mayhew striking off his back but it's not causing Paparis any problems.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Mayhew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paparis is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Paparis moves into the clinch successfully.
Paparis tries to stall but Mayhew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayhew is trying to break the clinch but Paparis is controlling him.
Mayhew is trying to push Paparis away but Paparis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paparis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paparis tries to break free but Mayhew pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhew is trying to pull guard but Paparis has him pressed against the cage.
Mayhew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paparis keeps control of Mayhew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mayhew prevents a body shot from Paparis.
Mayhew working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhew tries to circle away but Paparis has him pinned against the cage.
Paparis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayhew prevents it. #TD#
Paparis jumps guard. #T4##SU2#
Paparis is working an open guard so Mayhew takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Darren Mayhew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paparis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paparis wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhew leaves Paparis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mayhew throws out a counter right but Paparis avoids it with no problem.
Mayhew just misses with a punch to the body.
Paparis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayhew motions for Paparis to come forward. Mayhew throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paparis shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayhew sprawls well. He's pushed Paparis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Mayhew takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mayhew pulls Paparis into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhew tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mayhew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Mayhew dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mayhew throws a low kick but Paparis moves out of range easily.
Paparis is looking to clinch but Mayhew is avoiding it.
Paparis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mayhew tries to clinch but Paparis is having none of it.
Paparis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayhew dives in for a single leg takedown but Paparis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mayhew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paparis defends it nicely.
Mayhew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Mayhew has Paparis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paris Paparis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Mayhew.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Paparis jumps guard but Mayhew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paparis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. Paparis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Paparis has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mayhew holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paparis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paparis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mayhew after a bit of a struggle.
Mayhew is trying to break free.#BC#
Paparis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayhew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paparis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Paparis rushes Mayhew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paparis is working for takedown but Mayhew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayhew is looking to break free of the clinch but Paparis has double underhooks.
Mayhew misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Paparis decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Paparis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayhew is aware though and is defending well.
Mayhew is looking to work some ground and pound but Paparis has wrist control.#T2#
Mayhew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayhew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paparis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhew is one step ahead there.
Mayhew throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayhew prevents Paparis from getting back to his feet.
Mayhew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhew postures up in Paparis's guard and throws a big left but Paparis blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mayhew. Those never looked like landing.
Paparis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Mayhew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paparis throws a big counter combination but Mayhew scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayhew looks to land a left hand but Paparis moved out of range nicely.
Mayhew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paparis tries to avoid it but Mayhew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paparis to the ground. Paparis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paparis.
Mayhew wants to clinch.
As Mayhew looks to move away, Paparis throws a big counter combo but Mayhew just gets out of the way.
Paparis with a nice cross.
Paparis throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhew swats away the attempt to clinch by Paparis.
Mayhew stuffs the takedown attempt from Paparis. Paparis gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Mayhew closes the distance and clinches.
Paparis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhew misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhew tries to break free but Paparis pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhew can't break the clinch. #BC#
Paparis breaks from the clinch.
Paparis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayhew.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Mayhew misses its intended target.
Paparis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhew's waist but Mayhew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paparis off to one side.
Paparis tries to clinch there but Mayhew circles away.
Paparis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayhew avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayhew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren Mayhew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paparis.
Paparis shoots for a takedown but Mayhew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Mayhew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paparis doesn't seem phased though.
Paparis tries to clinch up.
Paparis wants to clinch.
Mayhew was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paparis is fending him off so far but Mayhew persists. Nope, Paparis circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Mayhew.
Mayhew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhew wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhew stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paris Paparis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paparis moves forwards but Mayhew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Mayhew.
Paparis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayhew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayhew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paparis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayhew as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayhew goes for a double leg but Paparis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paparis continues to drive forward.
Paparis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paparis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayhew sprawls and moves away.
Paris Paparis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhew slips a jab and a cross from Paparis.
A little jabbing left from Mayhew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darren Mayhew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayhew misses with a straight right.
Paparis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mayhew throws a series of punches but Paparis avoids them all with ease.
Paparis darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets double underhooks and turns Paparis into the cage.
Paparis slips a straight right by Mayhew.#T2#
Mayhew throws a low kick but Paparis avoids it.
Paparis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayhew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayhew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhew looks to land a right hand but Paparis moved out of range.
Paparis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhew as he avoids it easily.
Paparis blocks a jab.
Paparis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayhew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Mayhew clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Paparis jumps guard.
Paparis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paparis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayhew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Paparis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paparis wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Mayhew gets to his feet. Paparis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Mayhew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paparis shoots in for a takedown but Mayhew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paparis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayhew.
Mayhew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paparis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayhew somewhat.#T4#
Paparis tries to clinch but Mayhew is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paparis.
Paparis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayhew circles away.
Mayhew throws a front kick aimed at Paparis's knee but Paparis avoids it well.
Paparis tries to counter by clinching up but Mayhew breaks away and moves out of range.
Paparis lands with a kick to the temple. Mayhew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayhew shoots for a double leg takedown but Paparis sprawls well. He's pushed Mayhew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paparis or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhew, which made it look bad.
Paparis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhew throws out a powerful jab.
Mayhew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paris Paparis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Mayhew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Mayhew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhew 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Gladius fails with a takedown attempt.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gladius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gladius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Gladius avoided it.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Gladius.
Gladius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gladius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enkamp lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Gladius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gladius looks winded!
Enkamp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enkamp misses with a body kick.
Enkamp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Enkamp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gladius tries for a takedown but Enkamp circles away easily
and Enkamp counters with a good, hard body kick but Gladius shrugs it off. #T2#
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Enkamp throws a leg kick which misses Gladius's front leg but catches the back leg as Gladius tries to avoid it.
Gladius shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gladius misses with a takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
Enkamp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enkamp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gladius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Enkamp scores with a leg kick.
Gladius dives in and grabs Enkamp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enkamp pushes down on Gladius's head and hops out.
Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gladius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gladius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enkamp. Enkamp obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkamp.
Enkamp throws a head kick that Gladius semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
Enkamp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gladius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkamp can pounce on him. #T4#
Gladius with a poor takedown
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gladius with a poor takedown
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Enkamp throws a leg kick which misses Gladius's front leg but catches the back leg as Gladius tries to avoid it.
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!
Gladius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Enkamp throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Enkamp.
Enkamp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gladius will feel that in the morning.
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp 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#
Gladius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkamp can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gladius.
Gladius looks for a takedown but Enkamp sprawls well.
Gladius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gladius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Gladius.
Enkamp lands a leg kick that knocks Gladius off balance momentarily.#T1#
Gladius shoots in but Enkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gladius avoids it.
Marius Gladius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gladius is breathing heavily.
Gladius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Enkamp. No joy for Gladius on that attempt.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gladius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Enkamp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gladius's head.
Gladius misses with a takedown
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gladius's knee momentarily.#T2#
Enkamp connects with a solid leg kick.
Gladius shoots and misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp fakes the leg kick and cracks Gladius in the body.
Enkamp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gladius if he has to take too many more of those.
Enkamp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gladius's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gladius misses with a takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Enkamp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
You can see that Gladius has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A thudding body kick lands there by Enkamp! #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gladius is defended easily by Enkamp.
Enkamp delivers a nice body kick.
Gladius misses with a takedown attempt
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Enkamp connects with an inside leg kick.
Enkamp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gladius can do to turn this around?#T4#
Enkamp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gladius is trying desperately to land a takedown but Enkamp is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gladius.
Enkamp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gladius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enkamp throws a head kick but Gladius moves out of range.
Gladius misses with a takedown
and Enkamp counters with a good, hard body kick but Gladius shrugs it off.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Enkamp.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gladius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gladius closes the distance and clinches up with Enkamp, looking for a takedown. Gladius pushes Enkamp against the cage but Enkamp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gladius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enkamp but Enkamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gladius has his takedown stuffed
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Gladius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gladius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Gladius backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gladius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Enkamp. #T1#
Enkamp throws a leg kick which misses Gladius's front leg but catches the back leg as Gladius tries to avoid it.
Gladius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Enkamp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gladius has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Enkamp counters with a head kick that drops Gladius to the mat! Gladius scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Gladius is rocked!
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gladius is still on wobbly legs! Can Enkamp finish him?
Gladius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick. #T2#
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
Enkamp lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enkamp - that will leave a mark!
Enkamp fakes the leg kick and cracks Gladius in the body.
Enkamp lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Gladius crumples to the floor! Enkamp milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Enkamp!
Our winner, Jesse Enkamp, 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: Island combat five
Date: Jun 21, 2016

#R1#
Disgracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Disgracie as he connects with a hook.
Disgracie cracks Kavlitzekis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Disgracie scores with a shot to the body.
Disgracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kavlitzekis. Kavlitzekis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Disgracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Disgracie.
Disgracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Disgracie lands a really nice looking cross but Kavlitzekis seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavlitzekis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Disgracie stuns Kavlitzekis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Disgracie misses.
Kavlitzekis tries to counter with a takedown but Disgracie is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Disgracie lands a jab to Kavlitzekis's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Kavlitzekis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Disgracie scores with a punch to the head.
Disgracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Disgracie jabs at Kavlitzekis's body.
Kavlitzekis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Disgracie lands a body shot.
Disgracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disgracie cracks Kavlitzekis with a good jab.
Disgracie scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Disgracie scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Disgracie punishes Kavlitzekis's body with a nice straight punch.
Disgracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kavlitzekis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Disgracie lands a slapping body shot.
Disgracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Disgracie finds it's target.
Disgracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kavlitzekis at a distance.
Kavlitzekis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kavlitzekis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kavlitzekis is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kavlitzekis walks into a jab.
Kavlitzekis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kavlitzekis walks into a left hand.
A jab from Disgracie does it's job there.
Disgracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kavlitzekis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Disgracie lands with a right hand.
Kavlitzekis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Disgracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kavlitzekis. Kavlitzekis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Disgracie lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Disgracie.#T4#
Disgracie jabs at Kavlitzekis's body.
Disgracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Disgracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kavlitzekis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Disgracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Disgracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Disgracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Royce Disgracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavlitzekis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Disgracie to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavlitzekis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kavlitzekis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Disgracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Disgracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Disgracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Disgracie scores with a hook.
Disgracie connects with a right hand. Kavlitzekis shakes it off.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Disgracie jabs Kavlitzekis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Disgracie coming out on top.
Disgracie lands with a nice body punch.
Disgracie scores with a shot to the body.
Disgracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disgracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Disgracie tests Kavlitzekis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Royce Disgracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Disgracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kavlitzekis at a distance.
Kavlitzekis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Disgracie lands the left hand.
Disgracie misses with a wild combination.
Kavlitzekis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Disgracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Disgracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Disgracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Kavlitzekis takes one to the side of the head.
Disgracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kavlitzekis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disgracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Disgracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavlitzekis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Disgracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie dips to his left and cracks Kavlitzekis with an uppercut!
Disgracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Kavlitzekis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Disgracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Disgracie connects with the punch.
Kavlitzekis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Disgracie. Beautiful body shot.
Disgracie cracks a nice hook into Kavlitzekis's ribs.
Kavlitzekis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Disgracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Disgracie sizes up Kavlitzekis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kavlitzekis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Disgracie. Beautiful body shot.
Kavlitzekis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Disgracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Kavlitzekis's head.
Disgracie throws a shot to the body.
Disgracie lands a body shot.
Disgracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Disgracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Kavlitzekis is rocked!
Jab by Disgracie.
Oh Kavlitzekis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Disgracie dances in with a quick combination. Kavlitzekis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Disgracie snaps Kavlitzekis's head back. Kavlitzekis stumbles backwards against the cage. Disgracie steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kavlitzekis's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kavlitzekis just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Royce Disgracie!
Royce Disgracie is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Royce Disgracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Hupp tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Gladius counters with a takedown into side control.
Gladius in side control, throwing shots but Hupp defends.
Hupp's coaches at The Bear's Den have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gladius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gladius pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Gladius throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hupp has his hands clasped together but Gladius breaks the hold and Hupp is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gladius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marius Gladius!
After the fight, Marius Gladius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Franco Hupp stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew he's a better BJJ guy. I tried to outbox him, but this time it didn't work. Congratulations to my opponent. I will bounce back stronger from this defeat!'.

Event: Island combat three
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Kunz misses with a wild body shot.
Kunz lands a slapping body shot.
Kunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kavlitzekis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunz misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Kavlitzekis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kunz won't be happy with that.
Kunz gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavlitzekis wants to free his trapped foot but Kunz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Kunz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kavlitzekis manages to pass to mount!
Kunz is working to get back to half guard.
Kunz is trying to reverse the position but instead Kavlitzekis has taken his back - oops!
Kavlitzekis doesn't have the hooks in and Kunz manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Kunz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kavlitzekis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kavlitzekis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kavlitzekis! #REVB##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is trying to get an arm triangle but Kunz is defending well. #T2#
Kunz prevents Kavlitzekis from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kunz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kunz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kunz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kavlitzekis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kavlitzekis prevents Kunz from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is working for a kimura but Kunz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kunz is trying to control but can't.
Kavlitzekis is pressing down on Kunz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kunz is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunz is just riding it out for now. Kavlitzekis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kunz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavlitzekis works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnie Kavlitzekis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kunz scores with a hook to the body. Kavlitzekis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kunz.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kavlitzekis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavlitzekis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Kunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Kunz - just one landing.
Kunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kunz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Kunz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunz. Kavlitzekis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Kunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kavlitzekis's head.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunz scores with a jab. Kavlitzekis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunz looks to land a left hand but Kavlitzekis moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kunz with a jab.
Kunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kavlitzekis in his tracks.
Kavlitzekis drops his hands momentarily and Kunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kavlitzekis.
Kunz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kavlitzekis can do to turn this around?
Kunz lands a nice hook to Kavlitzekis's body. Kavlitzekis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Kunz swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Kavlitzekis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunz's guard.#SUB#
Kunz working for a triangle but Kavlitzekis defends it easily.
Kavlitzekis stands and throws Kunz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kunz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kavlitzekis but great work by Kunz.#SUB#
Kunz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kavlitzekis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kavlitzekis tries to bench press Kunz off him but Kunz keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Kunz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kunz cracks Kavlitzekis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kunz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kunz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavlitzekis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walton Kunz is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kavlitzekis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Kavlitzekis avoids the body shot from Kunz.
Kunz misses with a hook #TD2#
and Kavlitzekis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kunz's guard.
Kavlitzekis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kavlitzekis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kavlitzekis pushing down on Kunz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kunz tries to roll over but Kavlitzekis keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kunz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kavlitzekis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Johnie Kavlitzekis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gladius.
Gladius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krupok but Krupok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gladius shoots for a double leg takedown but Krupok sprawls well. He's pushed Gladius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Gladius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krupok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krupok tries to clinch there but Gladius circles away.
Krupok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krupok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krupok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Gladius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gladius is trying for a kimura here. Krupok looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gladius wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marius Gladius!
After the fight, Marius Gladius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skatias! #CUT2#
It looks like Darko Cruz has been cut.
Skatias's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skatias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Skatias was just out of range.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skatias.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Skatias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skatias is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skatias is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Skatias dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Skatias wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Skatias has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Skatias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Skatias.
Skatias swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Skatias misses with a double jab.
Skatias connects with the punch.#T2#
Skatias fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pipis Skatias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skatias sprawls well. Skatias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz looks to clinch
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skatias throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. #T3#
Cruz looks to clinch
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skatias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz tries to clinch but Skatias moves away
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pipis Skatias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skatias circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skatias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Skatias lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skatias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pipis Skatias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darko Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skatias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skatias leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Skatias does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Skatias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Skatias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz tries to stall but Skatias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Skatias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.#BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Skatias counters with a stiff right hand.
Skatias lands with a shot to the body.
Skatias lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Skatias looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Skatias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Skatias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Skatias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skatias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz tries to counter by clinching up but Skatias breaks away and moves out of range.
Skatias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Skatias.
Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skatias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skatias scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Skatias does no damage. #T3#
Skatias throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skatias is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Skatias defends it. #T4#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz is keen to just control but Skatias is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Skatias has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Skatias back against the cage.
Skatias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz prevents Skatias from breaking the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Skatias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Skatias blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Pipis Skatias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt 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!
Skatias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pipis Skatias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darko Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skatias blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz dives in and grabs Skatias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skatias pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Skatias lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Skatias avoids it well and moves away.
Skatias tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Skatias does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skatias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skatias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skatias to see if he's OK.
Skatias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cruz wants to control but Skatias is keeping him busy.
Skatias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cruz landing strikes.
Cruz throws an elbow but Skatias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz trying to control the action but Skatias is working from the bottom.
Skatias wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz trying to control the position but Skatias is working away. #T3##ES2#
Skatias throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Skatias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skatias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skatias napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skatias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skatias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Skatias! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Skatias pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Skatias gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skatias defends it nicely.
Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Skatias.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pipis Skatias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skatias 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pipis Skatias!
Pipis Skatias decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HI 60 - Redemption Island
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Vacon throws an overhand right that lands on Skatias's shoulder, as Skatias tries to avoid the shot.
Skatias throws a right hand that misses
and Vacon counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vacon.
Skatias has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Skatias.
Vacon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skatias with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vacon scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skatias. Vacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vacon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Skatias avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias misses the body punch
and Vacon counters with a big head kick but Skatias shrugs it off.
Vacon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pipis Skatias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vacon misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Skatias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Skatias.
And Vacon counters with a quick kick to the body but Skatias blocks it.
Vacon cracks the inside of Skatias's front leg.
Vacon avoids the body shot from Skatias.
Some wild striking there from Skatias.
No joy there for Skatias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skatias throws a series of punches but Vacon avoids them all with ease.
Skatias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vacon counters with an outside leg kick.
Skatias looks winded!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vacon.#T2#
Skatias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vacon.
Vacon pushes Skatias away with a front kick.
Skatias takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vacon cracks the inside of Skatias's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vacon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vacon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skatias misses with a hook to the body
and Vacon counters with a solid body kick.
Vacon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skatias's head.
Vacon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skatias's calf.
Vacon lands a high kick!
Vacon lands with a nice body kick.
Skatias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Skatias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vacon.
Vacon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vacon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skatias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skatias 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.
Vacon scores with a head kick.
Skatias swats away the attempt to clinch by Vacon.
Skatias is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Vacon's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skatias cracks Vacon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skatias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vacon rather than just go for the knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vacon! #T4#
Skatias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vacon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skatias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vacon lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vacon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skatias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vacon circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vacon.
Vacon misses with a looping left.
Vacon throws a head kick that Skatias semi-blocks.
Skatias has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vacon.
Vacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Skatias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Vacon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vacon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skatias. That did some damage!
Vacon cracks the inside of Skatias's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vacon, right into the meat.
Vacon with a nice cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vacon - that will leave a mark!
Vacon throws a head kick but Skatias moves out of range.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skatias misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias throws a right and a left that Vacon avoids nicely.
Skatias misses with a double jab
and Vacon counters with a big head kick but Skatias shrugs it off. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Vacon.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skatias might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vacon has got the better of the exchanges.
Skatias steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vacon. That one must have hurt.
Skatias's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skatias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vacon counters with an inside leg kick.
Skatias is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vacon. That's going to slow Skatias down.
Some wild striking there from Skatias.
Vacon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Vacon misses.
A combination from Skatias does no damage.
Vacon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vacon throws out a powerful jab.
Skatias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Skatias backs away, Vacon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vacon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Vacon thumps Skatias with a low kick.
Vacon keeps Skatias at a distance using the push kick.
Vacon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vacon scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vacon.
Skatias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vacon.
Skatias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vacon.
Vacon lands with a kick to the temple. Skatias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Vacon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skatias can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Vacon. #T3#
Skatias throws a right and a left that Vacon avoids nicely.
Vacon lands with a nice body kick.
Vacon scoring well with a low kick there.
Skatias throws a hook to the side of Vacon's head but Vacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vacon lands a jab to the nose.
Vacon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skatias.
Vacon lands with a kick to the temple. Skatias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skatias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vacon can pounce on him.
Vacon scores with a head kick.
Skatias takes a swing at Vacon's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Vacon misses its target.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Vacon cracks the inside of Skatias's front leg.
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!
Skatias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vacon lands a head kick. Skatias smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vacon.
Skatias works the jab nicely.
Skatias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skatias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skatias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vacon counters with a solid body kick.
Vacon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vacon scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vacon.
Skatias misses with a combination
and Vacon counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Vacon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vacon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vacon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vacon.
Skatias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pipis Skatias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vacon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vacon connects with an inside leg kick.
Skatias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skatias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vacon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias misses with a two punch combination.
Rick Vacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Skatias has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vacon.
Vacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skatias.
Skatias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vacon scoring well with a low kick there.
Skatias misses with a lunging right hand
and Vacon counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vacon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vacon. That's going to slow Skatias down.
Skatias takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vacon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vacon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skatias.
Skatias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vacon counters with a nice body kick.
Skatias swinging wildly here. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Skatias.
Vacon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skatias just manages to avoid it.
Vacon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vacon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skatias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vacon can pounce on him.
Vacon misses with an uppercut.
Vacon throws a jab when Skatias was well out of range.#T3#
Vacon scoring well with a low kick there.
Skatias closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vacon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vacon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vacon fakes the leg kick and cracks Skatias in the body.
Vacon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skatias.
Skatias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skatias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vacon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vacon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skatias. Vacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vacon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skatias's sensitive parts.
Vacon cracks the inside of Skatias's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vacon.
Vacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skatias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skatias is looking for the big counter here.
Skatias slips a straight right by Vacon.
Skatias let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vacon connects with a solid leg kick.
Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vacon counters with an inside leg kick.
Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vacon counters with a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Vacon!
Rick Vacon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HI 60 - Redemption Island
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Gladius shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Young could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gladius wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gladius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gladius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gladius has managed to get both his arms back between Young's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young trying to control the position.
Young being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Gladius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gladius forces his way into half guard.
Young won't allow Gladius to pass to mount.
Gladius trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gladius pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gladius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Gladius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is in trouble now - Gladius has advanced to mount!
Gladius working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Young tries to hold on but Gladius pushes him away. #SUB2#
Gladius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Young is surviving well by controlling Gladius's body position as best he can.
Gladius lands a big elbow.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gladius tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gladius on the ground.#SUB2#
Young reaches up and pulls Gladius towards him, trying to control the position. Gladius manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Young! Young tries to roll over - now Gladius is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Young has to tap out! Great work there by Gladius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marius Gladius!
After the fight, Marius Gladius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Kush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kavlitzekis is looking for a sweep.
Kavlitzekis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kush manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kavlitzekis's guard. #REVB#
Kush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kavlitzekis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kush passes into half guard.
Kavlitzekis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kavlitzekis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kush.
Kush drops an elbow to the side of Kavlitzekis's head.
Kavlitzekis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kavlitzekis pushes a forearm under Kush's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kush is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis retains his bantamweight title!
Johnie Kavlitzekis 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: HI 54: WedFight X
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Faflatas shoots in looking for a takedown. Gladius tries to sprawl out of it but Faflatas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gladius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Faflatas with that takedown attempt.
Gladius darts in looking for a takedown but Faflatas gets double underhooks and turns Gladius into the cage.
Faflatas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gladius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faflatas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gladius.
It looked like Faflatas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nick Faflatas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Gladius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Faflatas as Gladius shoots in.
Gladius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gladius wants it to stay on the feet.
Faflatas throws a body shot but no joy.
Faflatas throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Gladius counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Gladius wants to pass the guard but Faflatas is keeping the position.#ES#
Faflatas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gladius has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gladius jumps guard but Faflatas stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gladius tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Gladius back against the cage.
Gladius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gladius wants to take the fight to the mat but Faflatas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faflatas lands a body shot.
Faflatas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Gladius just leaning against Faflatas, taking a breather.
Faflatas has Gladius pressed against the cage, preventing Gladius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gladius. #BC2#
Gladius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gladius as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Faflatas has Gladius up against the cage in a clinch.
Gladius effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Gladius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gladius looks for a takedown but Faflatas sprawls well.
Gladius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faflatas as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL#
Faflatas moves into range and clinches up with Gladius.
Gladius is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faflatas missing with knees to the body.
Faflatas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gladius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gladius blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Gladius avoids the damage to the body.
Faflatas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into Gladius's ribcage.#T4#
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gladius jumps guard but Faflatas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faflatas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Faflatas won't allow it.
Gladius looking to slow down the pace here.
Gladius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gladius is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Gladius blocks it.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but Gladius blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladius prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Faflatas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gladius.
Gladius slaps away a takedown attempt from Faflatas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gladius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Faflatas tenderised Gladius's leg. Gladius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faflatas misses with a wild combination.
Gladius shoots for a double leg takedown but Faflatas sprawls well. He's pushed Gladius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but Gladius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas swinging wildly here.
Gladius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gladius can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gladius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faflatas napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Gladius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faflatas is looking to get back to his feet here but Gladius is keeping cool and he's managed to take Faflatas's back.#SUB2#
Gladius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Faflatas is in real trouble here. Gladius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Faflatas is tapping out! Gladius wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marius Gladius!
Marius Gladius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Sennin connects with a leg kick. Kavlitzekis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sennin lands with a nice body punch.
Sennin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kavlitzekis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sennin!
Sennin is looking to reverse the position.
Sennin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kavlitzekis on the ground.#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is working to tighten his grip on Sennin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sennin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kavlitzekis is really squeezing tight and eventually Sennin passes out! Kavlitzekis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Johnie Kavlitzekis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Pod rushes Faflatas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.
Faflatas wants a takedown.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Pod prevents the takedown attempt.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pod misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas has Pod pressed against the cage, preventing Pod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pod - that landed with a thud.
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faflatas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
Faflatas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pod.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faflatas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Pod blocks it.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod misses with a body punch.
Pod scores with a shot to the side of Faflatas's head.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
Pod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faflatas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Faflatas throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Faflatas. #T3#
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Pod.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pod throws a head punch that misses.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Pod.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Faflatas manages to pull guard.
Pod working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pod won't allow Faflatas to get back to his feet. #T4#
Pod wanted to stand there but Faflatas had control of the position.
Pod with a nice head shot there.
Pod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faflatas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pod throws a strike but Faflatas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Faflatas stands and steps away. Pod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pod moves into the clinch.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Pod blocks an elbow strike from Faflatas.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas scores with a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faflatas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Faflatas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faflatas dives in for a single leg takedown but Pod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Faflatas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faflatas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pod lands a nice shot to the body.
Pod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faflatas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pod's efforts to push away.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it. #T1#
Pod scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Faflatas pulls guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Faflatas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Pod.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pod can do to turn this around?
Pod tries to break free but Faflatas pushes him back against the cage.
Pod gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pod after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod has him pressed against the cage.
Pod misses with some punches. #T2#
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pod walks away with a smile on his face. Faflatas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pod clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas lands a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pod.
A right handed body shot lands from Faflatas. #T3#
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Pod.
Faflatas wants to take the fight to the mat but Pod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nick Faflatas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pod works on Faflatas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faflatas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Faflatas gets control of Pod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Faflatas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Faflatas has his feet on Pod's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Faflatas misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Pod counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Pod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas throws an elbow that misses.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Faflatas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pod closes the distance and clinches.
Pod is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas is working for takedown but Pod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pod has a couple of punches blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pod's face. #T1#
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Pod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pod blocks it with crossed arms.
Pod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faflatas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
A shot in the inside from Pod.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pod to keep the fight standing.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faflatas misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it. #TD#
Faflatas pulls guard successfully.
Pod stops Faflatas from standing up.
Pod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faflatas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pod throws an elbow that misses. Faflatas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pod's guard. Nice move by Faflatas!#REVR##SU#
Faflatas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Faflatas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Faflatas keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lotus Pod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nick Faflatas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pod avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Pod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faflatas 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faflatas!

Event: HI47: Fight & Furious V
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Skatias moves away from the strike by August.
Skatias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by August.
August scores with a sloppy right hand. Skatias should have avoided that one.
Juno August seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skatias staying out of range there.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skatias moves forwards but August connects with a nice, crisp jab.
August lands with an uppercut that bounces Skatias off the cage and back into range.
Skatias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
Skatias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
Skatias throws a looping overhand right but August ducks down to avoid it.
August appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skatias misses with a few strikes there.
August misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias slips a straight right by August.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
Skatias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skatias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
A left lands for August.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August ducks under a wild hook from Skatias.
August throwing a counter right hand but Skatias manages to avoid it.#T1#
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skatias moves away.
August takes a swing at Skatias's ribcage but misses.
Skatias now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
August throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
August will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Skatias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice jab there from August.
August misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Skatias misses its intended target.
Skatias avoids the body shot from August.
August throws a good cross that connects.
August throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it.
Skatias avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
August swings for the body but Skatias moves out of range.
August throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skatias scores with a jab.
Skatias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
August swings widly with a right hand
and Skatias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skatias swinging wildly here.
August throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease.
August definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skatias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
August takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
August throws out a powerful jab.
August is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skatias.
As August backs off Skatias throws a huge counter combo but August manages to avoid it all.
Skatias misses with a few strikes there.
August blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Skatias - just one landing. #T3#
August swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skatias.
August is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
August throws an overhand right that lands on Skatias's shoulder, as Skatias tries to avoid the shot.
Skatias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from August.
A telegraphed right hand from August misses the target.
August misses with an uppercut. Skatias saw that one coming.
Skatias moves out of range of the strikes.
Skatias slips a jab from August.
Skatias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from August.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
Skatias misses with a two punch combination.
August throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease.
Skatias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Skatias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as August throws out the jab. #T4#
Skatias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
August throws a shot from downtown. Skatias moves away and avoids it.
Skatias throws a counter combo.
August lands with a cross.
August defending well as Skatias loads up on a big left hand.
August appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but August moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
August throwing a counter right hand but Skatias manages to avoid it.
August misses with a lunging right hand
and Skatias counters with a nice uppercut.
Skatias scores with a nice right hand.
August throws a hook to the side of Skatias's head but Skatias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
August loads up on a big right hand but Skatias slips the punch.
August lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from August misses the target.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from August lands.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juno August dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
August throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skatias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pipis Skatias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
August misses the jab.
Skatias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skatias stalks August and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into August's face. August staggers backwards, shaken.
Skatias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as August throws out the jab.
Skatias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
August is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skatias.
Skatias slips a jab from August.
August scores with a jab. Skatias acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skatias throws a looping overhand right but August ducks down to avoid it.
August is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skatias can do to turn this around?
Skatias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
A punch combination from Skatias misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts August, as that shot connected. #T1#
August scores with a punch to the head.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skatias.
Juno August is winning the standup battle so far.
Skatias throws a right and a left that August avoids nicely.
August lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
August has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
August throws a hook to the side of Skatias's head but Skatias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skatias might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, August has got the better of the exchanges.
August misses with a few strikes there.
August swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skatias.
August misses with a straight right.
August throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skatias looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
August misses with a few strikes there.
Skatias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
Jab by Skatias.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
August is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skatias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
August paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
August misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Skatias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skatias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
August misses with a left hand
and Skatias counters with a straight right hand.
Skatias misses with a jab, cross combination.
August was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Skatias misses with a looping right.
August misses with a hook. Skatias ducked under it nicely.
Skatias throws out a counter right but August avoids it with no problem.
August missing with a left hand there. Skatias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
August misses with a looping right.
Skatias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
August misses with a looping right.#T3#
August shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skatias eats them both and turns towards August to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Skatias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skatias looks to throw the jab but August is out of range.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skatias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skatias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
August throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skatias moves out of range as August strikes.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Skatias misses.
Skatias throws a right and a left that August avoids nicely.
Skatias is breathing heavily.
August pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skatias appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
August slips a jab and a cross from Skatias.
August throws a nice looking combination but Skatias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skatias moves out of range of the strikes.
Skatias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - August throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
August works the jab nicely.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
August throws the left hand but Skatias avoids the punch easily.
Skatias throws a hook to the side of August's head but August sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
A swing and a miss from August.
It seemed like Skatias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
August throws a body shot but no joy.
Skatias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skatias misses with a jab, cross combination.
August seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juno August dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Skatias misses with a hook
and August counters with a left to the body.
August waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skatias.
Skatias staying out of range there.
Skatias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from August.
August connects with a crisp jab.
August lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
August walks into a left hand.
Skatias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting August counter with a right hand.
August looks to throw the jab but Skatias is out of range.
Skatias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
August tries to bum rush Skatias with a series of wild strikes but Skatias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
August lands with a right hand.
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!
August jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Skatias 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
August tries to bum rush Skatias with a series of wild strikes but Skatias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
August looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skatias throws a series of punches but August avoids them all with ease.
Skatias looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
August was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
August throws a combination that misses
and Skatias counters with a straight right hand.
Skatias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by August.
August's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skatias under the eye.
August lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
August swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
August throws a hook but Skatias blocks it.
August thuds a left hand into Skatias's body.
Skatias connects with a body shot that sends August's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skatias slips a jab and a cross from August. #T2#
Skatias moves out of range of the strikes.
August misses with an uppercut
and August takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
August pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skatias scores with a one two! August had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
August rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skatias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skatias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
August throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
Skatias misses with the combination.
Skatias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from August.
Skatias moves out of range as August strikes.#T3#
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skatias missing with a left hand there. August was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skatias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skatias misses with a double jab.
August throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it.
August misses with a straight right.
Skatias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but August manages to avoid it.
August went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
August lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
August throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
August throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skatias.
August misses the jab.
Skatias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
August swings widly with a right hand
and Skatias counters with a nice body shot.
August throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skatias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skatias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for August.
A swing and a miss from August.
Skatias throws a right hand that August ducks under and follows up with a left that August also avoids with ease.
No joy there for August, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as August lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skatias doesn't seem phased though.
Juno August is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
August lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skatias circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
August tests Skatias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
August misses with a straight left.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pipis Skatias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - August throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juno August!

Event: Highland Island World 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindeberg.
Kavlitzekis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lindeberg's best efforts.
Lindeberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kavlitzekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kavlitzekis gets full guard.
Lindeberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lindeberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindeberg lands a couple of digs.
Lindeberg stopping the sweep attempt from Kavlitzekis.
Lindeberg lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kavlitzekis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lindeberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Kavlitzekis has managed to lock this one up! Can Lindeberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kavlitzekis on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
After winning the bout, Johnie Kavlitzekis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Young Bloods
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Masahira looks to land a right hand but Skatias moved out of range.
Masahira looks to throw the jab but Skatias is out of range.
Masahira throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Skatias.
Masahira swings widly with a right hand
and Skatias counters with a straight right hand.
Masahira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skatias was well out of range. Poor timing from Masahira.
Masahira misses with a leg kick
and Skatias counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Masahira to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Skatias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pipis Skatias!
A very excited looking Pipis Skatias rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WedFight V
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pocc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kavlitzekis circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Kavlitzekis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pocc avoids it easily.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl out of it but Pocc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pocc defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. 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.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pocc. #SUB#
Pocc is trying to get an arm triangle but Kavlitzekis is defending well. #SUB#
Pocc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pocc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kavlitzekis tries to bench press Pocc off him but Pocc keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Pocc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pocc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kavlitzekis is looking to reverse the position.
Kavlitzekis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kavlitzekis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Pocc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pocc.
Kavlitzekis is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kavlitzekis moves into full guard.
Pocc trying to control but Kavlitzekis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pocc defends well.
Pocc won't allow Kavlitzekis to sweep him here.
Pocc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pocc won't allow Kavlitzekis to sweep him here.
Pocc is looking to pass into half guard but Kavlitzekis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kavlitzekis is in guard.#REVB#
Kavlitzekis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pocc swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pocc dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pocc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kavlitzekis keeping full guard, as Pocc tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pocc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pocc working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tusing Pocc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pocc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kavlitzekis pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Kavlitzekis tries to counter it with a takedown but Pocc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl out of it but Pocc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Kavlitzekis tries to counter it with a takedown but Pocc pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pocc or perhaps it was just good defense by Kavlitzekis, which made it look bad.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pocc avoids it easily.#CL#
Kavlitzekis tries to keep at a distance but Pocc has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Kavlitzekis manages to get underhooks.
Kavlitzekis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pocc is defending well.
Kavlitzekis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kavlitzekis wants a takedown but no success here.
Kavlitzekis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pocc up against the cage.#TD#
Pocc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kavlitzekis regains guard.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Kavlitzekis keeps moving.
Kavlitzekis wants to hit a switch here but Pocc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kavlitzekis there! #T3#
Kavlitzekis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pocc wants to control the pace but Kavlitzekis is squirming around nicely.
Kavlitzekis regains half guard.#SUB#
Pocc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kavlitzekis is just riding it out for now. Pocc eventually gives up the hold.
Kavlitzekis tries to roll over but Pocc keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Pocc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pocc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kavlitzekis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pocc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pocc trying to control from Kavlitzekis's half guard. Kavlitzekis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tusing Pocc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Kavlitzekis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pocc has a takedown stuffed.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kavlitzekis as Pocc shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pocc avoids it easily.#T1#
Kavlitzekis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pocc.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kavlitzekis but Kavlitzekis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pocc moves in looking to clinch but Kavlitzekis pushes him off.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Kavlitzekis shows good takedown defense.
Pocc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kavlitzekis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pocc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kavlitzekis pinned against the cage. Kavlitzekis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pocc misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Kavlitzekis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pocc won't be happy with that. #T3##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis tries for a kimura but Pocc is defending well.
Pocc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kavlitzekis off and has taken his back!
Pocc is looking to control Kavlitzekis but Kavlitzekis is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kavlitzekis is in a bad position with Pocc working for a choke. Kavlitzekis manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Kavlitzekis stands and throws Pocc's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kavlitzekis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pocc tries to buck Kavlitzekis off but Kavlitzekis is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is trying to get an arm triangle but Pocc is defending well. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kavlitzekis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kavlitzekis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnie Kavlitzekis really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kavlitzekis sprawls well. Kavlitzekis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pocc gets slowly back to his feet.
Pocc shoots in looking for a takedown but Kavlitzekis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pocc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pocc defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kavlitzekis gets caught napping as Pocc dives in and scores a takedown. Kavlitzekis manages to retain guard.
Pocc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Kavlitzekis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pocc is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kavlitzekis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pocc is looking to defend but Kavlitzekis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pocc! Kavlitzekis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pocc taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnie Kavlitzekis made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gladius or perhaps it was just good defense by King Jr, which made it look bad.
King Jr shoots for a takedown but Gladius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King Jr fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Gladius shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King Jr's guard.
Gladius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gladius cracks King Jr with a big right hand but King Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gladius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
King Jr stops Gladius from passing to mount.
Gladius 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.#T1#
Gladius advances to full mount.
King Jr is looking to get to half guard.
King Jr gets back to half guard.
Gladius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gladius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Gladius tries to control but King Jr wriggling away. #T2#
Gladius prevents King Jr from getting the reversal.
King Jr regains half guard.
King Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gladius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King Jr is just riding it out for now. Gladius eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gladius wants to lay and pray for a moment but King Jr keeps working. #T3#
King Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
King Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gladius is proving a slippery customer.
King Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gladius is one step ahead there.
King Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gladius wants to pass the guard but King Jr is keeping the position.
King Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
King Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gladius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Gladius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King Jr wants to control from the top but Gladius keeps moving.
Gladius looking to hit a scissor sweep but King Jr is one step ahead there.
Gladius keeping moving, preventing King Jr from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Gladius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
King Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Gladius. Gladius gets slowly back to his feet.
King Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gladius defends well and King Jr ends up having to push Gladius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gladius avoids the body shot from King Jr.
Nice takedown defense from King Jr. No joy for Gladius on that attempt. #TD2#
King Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gladius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gladius tries to buck King Jr off but King Jr is having none of it.#SUB2#
King Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gladius, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gladius rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King Jr's guard! Nice work there by Gladius!
Gladius preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gladius trying to control the position from guard on top but King Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King Jr 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##SUB2#
King Jr is looking for a kimura but Gladius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King Jr to get the leverage.
Gladius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gladius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marius Gladius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gladius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2#
King Jr wants to control from the top but Gladius keeps moving.
Gladius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Gladius is retaining full guard.
Gladius keeping moving, preventing King Jr from controlling successfully.
King Jr passes into half guard.
Gladius trying to control but King Jr postures up.
Gladius wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
King Jr is looking for a kimura but Gladius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King Jr to get the leverage.
King Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gladius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
King Jr is trying for a kimura here. Gladius looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! King Jr wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Luther King Jr!
A relieved looking Martin Luther King Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland Island 25
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
MacArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faflatas doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Faflatas darts in and clinches MacArthur up against the cage.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faflatas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faflatas scores a nice knee to the body.
Faflatas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
MacArthur connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur thows a leg kick but Faflatas checks it
and Faflatas counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faflatas misses with a takedown
and MacArthur counters with a left to the body.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Faflatas shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Faflatas moved away.
Faflatas has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by MacArthur.#T1#
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
Faflatas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Faflatas clinches up against the cage.
Faflatas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacArthur's defenses.
MacArthur pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur is trying to stall.
Faflatas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faflatas lands an elbow just above MacArthur 's eye.
MacArthur is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Faflatas is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacArthur lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas avoiding damage as MacArthur throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur.
MacArthur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Faflatas. #T3#
MacArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faflatas.
Faflatas goes for a takedown attempt but MacArthur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faflatas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faflatas has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jyoti MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faflatas at a distance.
MacArthur scores with a body shot.
MacArthur throws a low kick, looking for Faflatas's leg but Faflatas calmly moves out of range.
Faflatas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faflatas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Faflatas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faflatas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyoti MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Faflatas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Faflatas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Faflatas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from MacArthur.
MacArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
MacArthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but MacArthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur wants to stall.
Faflatas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faflatas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faflatas managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur.
MacArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacArthur blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
MacArthur wants to stall.
MacArthur lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Faflatas avoids the damage 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!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from MacArthur.
Faflatas struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur controls his hands.
Faflatas blocks an elbow strike from MacArthur.
Faflatas lands a left hand.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land. #T3#
MacArthur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faflatas jumps guard but MacArthur stands there with Faflatas around his waist. Faflatas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur controls the action.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faflatas fails to pull guard.
Faflatas tries to work over MacArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur. #T4#
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into MacArthur's ribcage.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on MacArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur avoiding damage as Faflatas throws knees to the body.
MacArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyoti MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Faflatas closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur, looking for a takedown. Faflatas pushes MacArthur against the cage but MacArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacArthur throws a combination that misses
and Faflatas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faflatas fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur throws a counter combo.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Faflatas is rocked!
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!#TD#
Faflatas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Faflatas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur manages to get back to half guard.
Faflatas seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
MacArthur looking to control but Faflatas passes into half guard. #SU#
Faflatas decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Faflatas shoots in and bounces MacArthur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
MacArthur working for submissions but it's allowed Faflatas to get to half guard. #SU#
Faflatas stands up and beckons MacArthur to join him on the feet. #T2#
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacArthur duly obliges.
Faflatas wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Faflatas's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur. That snapped Faflatas's head back.
Faflatas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
A shot to the body from MacArthur misses
and Faflatas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacArthur thinking.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur misses with a body kick.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur scores with a one two! Faflatas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faflatas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Faflatas's head back.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
Faflatas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.#T4#
MacArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Faflatas on that attempt.
Faflatas checks the leg kick.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faflatas's hands.
Jyoti MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faflatas shoots for a takedown but MacArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur as he avoids it easily.
Faflatas moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur.
Nick Faflatas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyoti MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacArthur 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyoti MacArthur!

Event: Highland Island 24
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Lindeberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skatias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Skatias does it's job there.
Lindeberg shoots and misses
enabling Skatias to counter with a crisp jab.
Skatias has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Lindeberg instigates a clinch.
Lindeberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Lindeberg has picked Skatias up - he's going for a ride! Lindeberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Skatias looks like he's trying to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindeberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skatias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Skatias kicks Lindeberg off and gets back to his feet.
Skatias lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindeberg has his takedown stuffed
and Skatias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linius Lindeberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lindeberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skatias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skatias jabs Lindeberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindeberg takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Lindeberg instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lindeberg.
Lindeberg just leaning against Skatias, taking a breather. #TD2#
Skatias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lindeberg can't fight it off and eventually Skatias manages to take the fight to the floor. Lindeberg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lindeberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Skatias wants to stand and escape but Lindeberg is having none of it.
Lindeberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lindeberg 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.
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!
Skatias wants to get back to his feet but Lindeberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lindeberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Skatias wants to stand up but Lindeberg is controlling him.
Lindeberg is working Skatias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lindeberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lindeberg working some strikes from top position.
Lindeberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Lindeberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindeberg works over Skatias with some ground and pound from guard.
Lindeberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindeberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lindeberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lindeberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Skatias wants to stand but Lindeberg is controlling the position.
Lindeberg stands up over Skatias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Lindeberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lindeberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lindeberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lindeberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lindeberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lindeberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Lindeberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lindeberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Lindeberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Skatias is rocked!
Lindeberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skatias is still in real trouble! Can Lindeberg finish him?
Lindeberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skatias has momentary wrist control but Lindeberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Lindeberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lindeberg postures up and lands a big shot to Skatias's brow.
Lindeberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lindeberg stands up over Skatias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeberg working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Lindeberg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Skatias's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Linius Lindeberg!

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