Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSD 10: Becoming Champion
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lewis pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head. #T1#
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simpson wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Lewis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Lewis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Simpson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lewis.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simpson slips under a jab from Lewis.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simpson slips a straight right by Lewis.#T4#
Lewis misses with a body shot
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewis swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trayvon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis.#TD2#
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis scoring with some ground and pound. #T5#
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
A quick step to the side and Simpson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Lewis feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing. #T7#
Lewis is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis is keen to just control but Simpson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Lewis.
Lewis looking to finish with strikes here! #T8#
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Lewis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.
Lewis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewis tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T9#
Lewis with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Lewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lewis lands a couple of good shots and Simpson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Lewis working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Simpson is doing well to defend. Lewis seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Simpson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis!

Event: SSD 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Boy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boy misses with a low kick.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boy. #CL#
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Boy away but Boy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards. #CUT#It looks like Seo Boy has been cut.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drud Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boy to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boy prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson throws a combination. Boy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simpson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy won't allow it.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seo Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Boy gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Boy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Simpson gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet. #T5#
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Boy thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T6#
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simpson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.#T7#
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Boy only half commits.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T8#
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Boy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simpson is able to avoid easily.
Simpson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it. #T9#
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch. #BC2#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Boy misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage. #BC2#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seo Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seo Boy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson is looking for a takedown.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seo Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drud Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.#CL#
Simpson has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson wants to break free but Boy has control. #T2#
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Simpson steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy connects with a leg kick.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Boy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson 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.
Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boy scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boy connects with a leg kick.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Simpson cracks Boy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy walks into a left hand.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy throws a front kick aimed at Simpson's knee but Simpson avoids it well.
Boy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boy tries to work over Simpson's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Simpson rushes Boy and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Boy. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
Boy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boy throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Boy only half commits.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him. #T5#
Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy, which made it look bad. #CL#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Boy tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Simpson tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards. #T6##BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Simpson scores with a nice head shot.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Boy throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Simpson gets a clinch. #T7#
Boy tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range. #TD#
Simpson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boy to the ground. Simpson is now in Boy's guard.
Boy wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Boy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him. #TD#
Simpson feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson can't break the clinch. #TD#
Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T8##SU2#
Boy stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boy, which made it look bad.
Boy tries a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Boy throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Boy leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Simpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Simpson tries to avoid it.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T9#
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boy sprawls well. Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Simpson shoots in.
Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seo Boy.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Seo Boy!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Seo Boy!

Seo Boy wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Seo Boy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSD 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#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.
Hevel misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hevel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Hevel throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Hevel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hevel misses with a body kick.
Tim Hevel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hevel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hevel.#T1#
Simpson 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hevel. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hevel clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson jumps guard but Hevel stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Simpson blocking some punches. #T2#
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hevel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Hevel misses with some punches.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Hevel holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Hevel has him pressed against the cage.
Tim Hevel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Simpson.
Hevel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hevel is keeping busy.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hevel to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hevel won't allow it.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hevel gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.#TD2#
Simpson pulls guard.
Hevel passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Hevel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
Hevel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hevel looking to control.
Hevel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hevel tries to get out of the position.
Simpson stands up over Hevel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hevel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hevel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Hevel blocks nicely.
Hevel keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Hevel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hevel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Hevel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hevel is looking for a kimura here. #T5#
Hevel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hevel trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hevel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T6##SUB#
Hevel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simpson is now in Hevel's guard. A big mistake from Hevel there, giving up the dominant position!
Hevel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVR#
Hevel trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Hevel stops Simpson from standing up.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hevel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hevel pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Hevel seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Hevel moves into full mount! Simpson won't be happy about that!
Hevel is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Hevel working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hevel working for a guillotine from mount but Simpson is in no mood to give up. #T8##SUB#
Hevel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simpson has worked his arm free - good work by Simpson! #SUB#
Hevel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hevel is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T9#
Hevel has knee on belly momentarily but Simpson bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hevel.
Hevel stalling.
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.
Hevel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hevel dominated that round.
That's time! Hevel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hevel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hevel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hevel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hevel gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson is working for takedown but Hevel is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson jumps guard but Hevel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hevel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hevel fails to land.
Simpson stalling in the clinch but Hevel improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Hevel scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson looking to stall.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Tim Hevel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Hevel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hevel.
Hevel taking a breather.
Hevel throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Hevel working aggressively here.
Hevel blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Hevel throws a head punch that misses.
Hevel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson has Hevel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hevel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tim Hevel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Simpson.#T3#
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hevel lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hevel misses with the head strike.
Come on Hevel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hevel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hevel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hevel.
Simpson blocking some punches. #TD2#
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hevel is trying to control the action in half guard but Simpson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hevel is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hevel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hevel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hevel wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T5#
Hevel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Simpson's thigh. Simpson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hevel looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hevel has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Hevel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hevel passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Hevel from controlling successfully.
Hevel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hevel asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Hevel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hevel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Hevel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hevel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hevel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hevel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson is not content to let Hevel control the position.
Hevel tries to advance to mount but Simpson denies him. #SUB#
Hevel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simpson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hevel yanks on the arm and Simpson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hevel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Hevel!
After winning the bout, Tim Hevel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SSD 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Simpson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjorn Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chimaev.
Simpson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chimaev wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Chimaev shoots in.#T3#
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Chimaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.#T5#
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.#T6#
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Chimaev fails with the takedown.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chimaev looks winded!#T7#
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Chimaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Chimaev backing up. Chimaev nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T8#
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chimaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chimaev somewhat.#T9#
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chimaev shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Chimaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Chimaev.
Chimaev throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev shoots and misses
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2#
Simpson leaves Chimaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjorn Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Simpson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chimaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjorn Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chimaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Chimaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chimaev darts in looking for a takedown but Simpson gets double underhooks and turns Chimaev into the cage.
Esad Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chimaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimaev off to one side.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaev thinking.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chimaev shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Chimaev tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Chimaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chimaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simpson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Chimaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaev shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaev thinking.
Chimaev misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chimaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T5#
Chimaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimaev thinking. #T6#
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Chimaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Bjorn Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Chimaev has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chimaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T8#
Chimaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorn Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chimaev motions for Simpson to come forward. Chimaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.#T9#
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Chimaev with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chimaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Bjorn Simpson!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Bjorn Simpson!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Bjorn Simpson!

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

Event: SSD 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Jabal throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a head kick but Jabal moves out of range. #TD2#
Simpson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jabal on his heels. He'll look to pass Jabal's guard now, I'm sure.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jabal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2#
Simpson gets to his feet - Jabal follows without any prompting.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabal avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Simpson feints and as Jabal raises his hands in defense, Simpson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson distracts Jabal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jabal's head.
Jabal has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Jabal is rocked!
Simpson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Simpson gets to his feet. Jabal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jabal!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson working the body and head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Simpson! That's hurt Jabal! Will he recover? Simpson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drud Simpson!
In his post fight interview, Drud Simpson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SSD 5
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Simpson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.#CL2#
Simpson clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Simpson jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat. #SUB#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simpson 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.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it. #T1#
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is in trouble now - Thomas has advanced to mount!
Simpson blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Thomas looking to secure an arm triangle but Simpson defends it well. #SUB#
Thomas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simpson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simpson and Thomas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Simpson is not content to let Thomas control the position. #SUB#
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working. #T3#
Simpson prevents Thomas from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Thomas is really struggling to control Simpson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Simpson clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson with a jab.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drud Simpson.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily. #T5##TD#
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simpson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thomas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Thomas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simpson!
Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
Simpson controls the position.#T7#
Simpson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Thomas wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thomas.
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#T9#
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Simpson bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ieuan Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drud Simpson.
Thomas tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Simpson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thomas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Thomas is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Simpson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thomas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thomas tries to control but Simpson wriggling away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
Simpson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T3#
Thomas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Thomas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Simpson is defending well though. Thomas let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Simpson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thomas gets his way!
Ieuan Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson just trying to survive but Thomas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Thomas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thomas misses with punches from the back.
Simpson is keeping busy.
Thomas keeps control of the position as Simpson tries to break free. #T5#
Thomas somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Thomas is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Simpson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ieuan Thomas!

Event: SSD 4
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Astrom misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Astrom has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Astrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson unleashes a big counter combination but Astrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Astrom's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Astrom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Astrom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astrom trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson trying to control but Astrom postures up. #T2#
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Astrom working Simpson over with strikes. #SUB#
Astrom is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
Astrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Astrom is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Astrom wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Astrom thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Astrom throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson has hold of Astrom's hands but Astrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Astrom wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson is not content to let Astrom control the position.#T4#
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astrom.
Simpson is doing well to control the position and prevent Astrom from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5##TD#
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Astrom wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Simpson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Astrom has picked Simpson up and slammed him! Simpson can't keep hold of the triangle and Astrom manages to pass to side control!
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Astrom.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simpson is trying to control Astrom's posture but Astrom avoids it.
Simpson defending against the ground and pound. #T6#
Astrom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Astrom swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astrom's guard.
Astrom throws a couple of heel strikes.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Astrom's head.#SUB#
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Astrom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Astrom looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson wants to stand but Astrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Astrom's head.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Astrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T8#
Simpson postures up in Astrom's guard and throws a big left but Astrom blocks it.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Astrom is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Astrom 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.
Astrom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Astrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Astrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Astrom has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Astrom's guard.#REVB#
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T9#
Astrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Astrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson with a nice head shot there.
Astrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard. #REVR#
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Astrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Astrom from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Astrom closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Astrom pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astrom with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Astrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Astrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrom is looking to clinch.
Astrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astrom off to one side.
Simpson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Astrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Astrom shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Simpson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Astrom has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Astrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simpson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Astrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Astrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simpson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simpson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simpson! #REVB#
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Astrom is looking for a sweep.
Simpson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simpson landing a few strikes.
Simpson working the body and head with strikes.
Simpson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Astrom down.
Simpson in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Astrom is rocked!
Astrom misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
Simpson working the ground and pound.
Oh Astrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson landing strikes.
Simpson cracks Astrom with a big elbow.
Simpson scoring with punches from side control.
Astrom struggling a bit here.
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!
Simpson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Astrom throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Astrom is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
Astrom taking punishment in the form of punches. #T5#
Simpson lands a strong strike to the head of Astrom. That's dazed him! Simpson looking to finish here. Astrom is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Simpson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Simpson!

Event: SSD 3
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kochanowski closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.#TD2#
Kochanowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kochanowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kochanowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kochanowski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Simpson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kochanowski's body to avoid the submission. Kochanowski has instead reached around Simpson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kochanowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mateusz Kochanowski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Simpson looking to score a takedown here. Kubaneishvili is defending well but Simpson drives through and ends up in Kubaneishvili's guard.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Simpson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kubaneishvili has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Simpson is looking to defend but Kubaneishvili has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Simpson! Kubaneishvili pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Simpson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandre Kubaneishvili!
Aleksandre Kubaneishvili tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TR2: KUWABARA VS. LAMBTON
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bullet counter with a right hand.
Powell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullet.
Bullet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bullet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Bullet has been cut.
Bullet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Bullet misses. #T1#
Bullet throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Powell shoots and misses
and Bullet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullet throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bullet throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell with the counter takedown but Bullet avoids it easily.
Bullet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2##KD#
Bullet sends Powell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bullet is motioning to the referee to let Powell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Powell out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jack Bullet!

Event: RISE 116 UTH v Cruz Jr
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
McDavid throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDavid wants to get back to striking at distance but Slayer won't allow it. #BC2#
McDavid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDavid is looking to clinch but Slayer is avoiding it.
Slayer dives in and grabs McDavid's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDavid pushes down on Slayer's head and hops out.
No luck for McDavid with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McDavid drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Slayer working for a triangle but McDavid defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slayer is looking to sweep but instead, McDavid has passed into half guard.
Slayer is not content to let McDavid control the position.#T1##SUB#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDavid pulls his head out easily.
McDavid trying to control the action but Slayer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDavid content to control rather than advance.
Slayer's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym 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.
Slayer tries to get to full guard but McDavid has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McDavid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDavid is pressing down on Slayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slayer is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDavid pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDavid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slayer!
Slayer is desperately trying to improve his position but McDavid has a good base and remains in mount.
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
McDavid looking for a guillotine from mount but Slayer is having none of it. #SUB2#
McDavid has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Slayer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy McDavid!
A very excited looking Roy McDavid 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: BFL: Rise Up
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Camara pushes Kobra up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a right hand.
Kobra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kobra tries to score a body lock takedown but Camara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Kobra tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Kobra is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Camara.
A short right from Camara.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobras head.
Camara gets through Kobra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara works on Kobra's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Kobra is rocked!
Kobra takes a shot to the head.
Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara presses Kobra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kobra with a big uppercut! Kobra tries to clinch up but Camara pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kobra to the mat! Kobra covers up and Camara unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaylord Camara!
Gaylord Camara is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gaylord Camara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
McDavid throws a series of punches but Stackhouse avoids them all with ease.
McDavid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid dives in for a single leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
McDavid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stackhouse did well to prevent McDavid getting side control.#ES#
Stackhouse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDavid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McDavid tries to pull guard but Stackhouse holds him up against the cage and eventually McDavid drops back down to his feet.
Stackhouse lands an elbow that stopped McDavid in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Roy McDavid has been cut.
Stackhouse is pressed up against the cage. McDavid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stackhouse down to the mat. Stackhouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.
McDavid slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stackhouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDavid shoots in but Stackhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stackhouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid wants to clinch up but Stackhouse keeps it at a distance.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
McDavid unleashes a big counter combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stackhouse back to the cage. McDavid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDavid takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Stackhouse gets tackled into the cage by McDavid. McDavid maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch.
Stackhouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Stackhouse with a nice cross.
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!
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
McDavid slips under a jab.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but McDavid moves out of range.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse connects with a body shot that sends McDavid's belly button to the back.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDavid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse defends it nicely.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse lands a jab to the head.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stackhouse blocks it well.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Stackhouse lands a nice shot that snaps McDavid's head back.
Stackhouse cracks McDavid with a good jab.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by McDavid.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .#T3#
McDavid throws a head kick that misses
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
McDavid is rocked!
Stackhouse lands a nice shot that snaps McDavid's head back.
McDavid is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
McDavid shoots in looking for a takedown but Stackhouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDavid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDavid seems to have recovered his senses.
Stackhouse throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stackhouse checks a leg kick nicely.
Stackhouse tries to bum rush McDavid with a series of wild strikes but McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse with a hook.
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
McDavid wants to clinch.
Stackhouse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Stackhouse misses. #CL2#
McDavid darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.#BC#
Stackhouse 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stackhouse misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid tries to clinch up but Stackhouse circles away and keeps his distance.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid tries to move into range but Stackhouse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stackhouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDavid.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stackhouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
Stackhouse pushes McDavid off looking to stand but McDavid dives back in and keeps control. #SU2#
McDavid postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stackhouse to stand up.
McDavid fails to land the takedown.
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
McDavid slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Stackhouse backs off McDavid throws a huge counter combo but Stackhouse manages to avoid it all.
McDavid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stackhouse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDavid somewhat.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.#T1##CL2#
McDavid moves into the clinch.
McDavid prevents Stackhouse from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
McDavid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stackhouse on his heels. He'll look to pass Stackhouse 's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Stackhouse wriggles free and stands up.
Nice straight punches there by Stackhouse . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stackhouse .
Roy McDavid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Stackhouse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McDavid wants to clinch.
McDavid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDavid thows a leg kick but Stackhouse checks it
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDavid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse defends it nicely.
McDavid slips under a jab.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
McDavid shoots for a double leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well. He's pushed McDavid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stackhouse throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDavid there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stackhouse has knocked McDavid down with a huge combo! Stackhouse steps away and waves a wobbly McDavid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
McDavid moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stackhouse .
McDavid staying out of range there.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDavid.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse scores with a nice head shot.
McDavid dives in and grabs Stackhouse 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stackhouse pushes down on McDavid's head and hops out.
McDavid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDavid is defended easily by Stackhouse .
McDavid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
McDavid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jason Stackhouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
McDavid looks for a takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well.
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!
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but McDavid ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse lands a nice looking body shot.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Stackhouse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stackhouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stackhouse swivels and escapes.
McDavid tries to clinch but Stackhouse moves out of range.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
McDavid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.
Stackhouse connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McDavid tumbling to the canvas! Stackhouse pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McDavid was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse 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: QFC Tournament 929 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Marcelo drives through and clinches with Kobra against the cage. #TD#
Kobra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marcelo uses from the top position.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marcelo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra has a closed guard, preventing Marcelo from standing up. #T1#
Marcelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcelo preventing the sweep.
Kobra is controlling Marcelo's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobra.
Kobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Marcelo scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra wants to stand but Marcelo is controlling the position.
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Marcelo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet.
Marcelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobra keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Marcelo is looking to clinch.
Kobra feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcelo's head.
Kobra swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcelo.
Kobra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcelo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Marcelo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kobra to the ground. Marcelo is now in Kobra's guard.
Marcelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kobra pulls Marcelo in close to prevent any damage.
Marcelo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kobra is looking for a triangle but Marcelo pushes his legs off easily.
Kobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Circie Marcelo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marcelo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Marcelo wants to stand but Kobra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kobra looking to control.
Kobra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra controls Marcelo momentarily but Marcelo frees himself. #T1#
Kobra wants to sweep here but Marcelo controlling him for the moment.
Marcelo 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Marcelo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kobra did well to prevent Marcelo getting side control.
Kobra tries to get to full guard but Marcelo has control of the leg.
Marcelo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marcelo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Marcelo trying to control but Kobra is having none of it.
Circie Marcelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcelo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Marcelo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kobra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marcelo tries to control but Kobra wriggling away.
Kobra working to try and regain half guard.
Kobra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marcelo unloading with bombs!
Kobra working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Kobra taking shots to the head.
Marcelo trying to control but Kobra is having none of it.
Marcelo prevents Kobra from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kobra is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Circie Marcelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobra darts in looking for a takedown but Marcelo gets double underhooks and turns Kobra into the cage. #CL2#
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
Marcelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcelo tries to pull guard but Kobra won't allow it. #TD2#
Marcelo pulls guard effortlessly.
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobra trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marcelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcelo's head.
Kobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcelo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marcelo with a hook.
Kobra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jembe Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcelo circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Marcelo on that attempt.
Kobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobra misses with a head kick. #TD#
Kobra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcelo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcelo is looking to regain half guard here but Kobra keeps moving and retains side control.
Kobra working the ground and pound but Marcelo is defending the strikes.
Marcelo is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Marcelo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kobra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kobra is looking to take a break and control but Marcelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobra just content to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sloppy strikes there by Kobra.
A lull in the action here.
Marcelo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kobra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobra throws a head kick that misses.
Marcelo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kobra avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jembe Kobra.
I think Marcelo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!

Circie Marcelo wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Circie Marcelo 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: QFC Tournament 929 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Hook tries to keep at a distance but Kobra has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hook misses with a head kick.
Hook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobra tries to clinch there but Hook circles away.
Hook fails to land the takedown.
Kobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hook throws a leg kick but Kobra moved away.#TD#
Kobra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kobra wants to stand but Hook has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kobra throws an elbow but Hook slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hook prevents Kobra from improving position. #T1#
Kobra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kobra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kobra scoring with punches from side control.
Kobra tries to stand but Hook is controlling his head.
Hook is looking to regain half guard here but Kobra keeps moving and retains side control.
Hook prevents Kobra from moving into mount.
Hook is trying to get back to half guard.
Hook is trying to control Kobra's posture but Kobra avoids it. #T2#
Kobra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hook pushes Kobra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kobra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hook wants to control but Kobra postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kobra tries to score with some ground and pound. Hook controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hook fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Kobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Kobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hook shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense.
Jembe Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoko Hook.
Kobra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hook wants to clinch.
Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hook tries to clinch up but Kobra circles away and keeps his distance.
Hook shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hook looks winded!
Hook tries to clinch but Kobra moves out of range. #CL2#
Hook has closed the distance and engaged Kobra in a clinch. #T4#
Kobra is looking for a takedown.
Kobra is working for takedown but Hook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hook being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Kobra jumps guard.
Kobra controlling Hook's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook stopping the sweep attempt from Kobra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jembe Kobra 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#
Hook scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Kobra pushes Hook up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobra's waist but Kobra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hook off to one side.
Kobra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hook swivels and escapes.
Hook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kobra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra throwing shots but Hook is blocking nicely.
Hook is looking to control Kobra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hook avoid being mounted?#T1#
Kobra wants to control but Hook is keeping him busy.
Kobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hook can do to turn this around?
Kobra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hook trying to hold on to Kobra's head to control him but Kobra postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kobra in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kobra is keen to just control but Hook is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Jembe Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoko Hook.
Kobra moves in looking to clinch but Hook pushes him off.
A nice side step and Hook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kobra shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hook. #TD2#
Hook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kobra sprawls well initially but Hook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kobra wants to get back to full guard.
Kobra is trying to stand up here but Hook is controlling him well.
Kobra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kobra is trying to control the position but Hook postures up. #T3#
Hook won't allow Kobra to sweep him here.
Kobra keeping moving, preventing Hook from controlling successfully.
Kobra wants to sweep here but Hook controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kobra tries to score with a low kick but Hook moves his leg out of the way.
Jembe Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kobra gets a double leg takedown into Hook's guard.
Kobra throwing strikes but missing.
Hook wants to hit a switch here but Kobra passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hook there! #T4#
Hook tries to hold on but Kobra pushes him away.
Jembe Kobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kobra controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook is just holding on here. Kobra manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jembe Kobra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kobra clinches.
Kobra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hook is defending well for now.
Kobra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kobra breaks from the clinch.
Kobra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobra has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hook tries to clinch but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra swings for the body but Hook moves out of range.
Hook tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Kobra throws the left hand but Hook avoids the punch easily.
Kobra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hook leaves Kobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jembe Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Jembe Kobra is winning the standup battle so far.
Hook fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kobra counters with a takedown into side control.
Hook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kobra is looking to take a break and control but Hook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobra tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hook's legs. #T2#
Kobra taking a breather here. #SUB#
Hook is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kobra's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kobra! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hook has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jembe Kobra!
A very excited looking Jembe Kobra 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: X ETREM X 6L
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sagar gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz controlling the position.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sagar throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sagar's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVR#
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagar trying to control the position.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz cracks Sagar with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Sagar seems keen to control Diaz's posture.#T1#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sagar's head.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz works over Sagar with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagar seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz 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.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is in close to Sagar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Sagar is rocked!
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Sagar.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Sagar's brow.
Sagar is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagar has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz prevents Sagar from getting back to his feet.
Sagar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sagar's head.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz cracks Sagar with a solid left hand.#T4#
Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Sagar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Diaz is nestled in close to Sagar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Sagar's temple.
Sagar is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sagar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sagar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Sagar is looking to improve his position.
Diaz lands a big elbow - Sagar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
A relieved looking Nate Diaz 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: X ETREM X 6L
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Biacolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biacolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunchez shoots in and drives through. Biacolo sprawls well.
It looked like Biacolo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biacolo misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Biacolo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sunchez did well to prevent Biacolo getting side control.
Biacolo not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but Sunchez defending well.
Biacolo trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez wants to control but Biacolo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biacolo content to control rather than advance.
Sunchez pushes Biacolo off looking to stand but Biacolo dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Biacolo not doing much here.
Biacolo is looking to advance position but Sunchez won't allow it.
Sunchez gets back to full guard.
Biacolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sunchez looking for a guillotine here but Biacolo defends easily.
Biacolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunchez is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biacolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biacolo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sunchez for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Biacolo throws a front kick aimed at Sunchez's knee but Sunchez avoids it well.
Sunchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julius Biacolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.#TD#
Biacolo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biacolo stands and throws Sunchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biacolo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo is staying tight to Sunchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been informed that Sunchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Biacolo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sunchez!
Biacolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sunchez tries to reverse the position but Biacolo maintains control.
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sunchez tries to lock up and control but Biacolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Biacolo 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##CL#
Biacolo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biacolo tries for a takedown but Sunchez manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Biacolo has Sunchez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Biacolo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sunchez tumbling to the mat - Biacolo dives into Sunchez's guard.
Biacolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunchez can do to turn this around?
Biacolo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Sunchez is pulling down on Biacolo's head. It's preventing any offense from Biacolo, at least for the moment.
Biacolo content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biacolo avoids the body shot from Sunchez. #TD#
Biacolo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sunchez's guard.
Biacolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biacolo stands and throws Sunchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sunchez tries to bench press Biacolo off him but Biacolo keeps the position.
Sunchez being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Biacolo tries to advance to mount but Sunchez denies him.
Biacolo controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Biacolo.#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.
Sunchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Biacolo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Biacolo dominated that second round.
That's time! Biacolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Biacolo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Biacolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Biacolo pushes Sunchez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Biacolo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sunchez regains guard.
Sunchez trying to control the position.
Biacolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biacolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biacolo is working hard here to advance position.
Biacolo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Biacolo continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biacolo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Biacolo clinches up against the cage.
Sunchez prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##TD#
Biacolo has picked Sunchez up - he's going for a ride! Biacolo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Biacolo controlling the action here.
Biacolo continues to hold on tight.
Biacolo tries to pass to full mount but Sunchez defends it. #SUB#
Biacolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Sunchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Biacolo is taking a breather. Sunchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Julius Biacolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biacolo uses his free foot to push down on Sunchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sunchez.
Biacolo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biacolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sunchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biacolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alex Sunchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sunchez is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Biacolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biacolo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Biacolo!
Julius Biacolo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alex Sunchez had this to say: 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.

Event: X ETREM X 4
Date: Mar 12, 2019

#R1#
Sadeq throws a big shot that misses.
Sadeq leaves Sunchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sunchez looks winded!
Sadeq misses with a looping right.
Sunchez shoots in and drives through. Sadeq sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sunchez is defended easily by Sadeq.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadeq.
Sadeq misses with an uppercut. Sunchez saw that one coming.
Sadeq lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Sadeq misses its intended target.
Sunchez fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sunchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sadeq is pressing down on Sunchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sadeq is looking to stand up but Sunchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadeq trying to control the position here.
Sunchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sunchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sunchez throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sunchez throws a strike but Sadeq rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sadeq throws an elbow that misses. Sunchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadeq's guard. Nice move by Sunchez!#REVB#
Sunchez postures up in Sadeq's guard and throws a big left but Sadeq blocks it.
Sunchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadeq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sunchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sadeq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunchez. #T3#
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sadeq trying to control the position.
Sunchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Sunchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sadeq wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadeq throws the left hand but Sunchez avoids the punch easily.
Sadeq stuffs the takedown attempt from Sunchez. Sunchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sunchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunchez staying out of range there.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown but Sadeq shows good takedown defense.
Sunchez tries to clinch up.
Sunchez tries for a takedown but Sadeq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sadeq throwing a counter right hand but Sunchez manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sadeq misses with a looping right.
Sadeq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadeq misses with a looping left.
Sunchez with the counter takedown but Sadeq avoids it easily.
Sunchez ducks under a wild hook from Sadeq.#TD2#
Sadeq tries to sprawl but Sunchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sunchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadeq defending well though.
Sunchez tries to pass to full mount but Sadeq defends it.
Sadeq is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadeq pushes Sunchez off looking to stand but Sunchez dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadeq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sadeq is concentrating on defense, preventing Sunchez from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq 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#
Sadeq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadeq misses with an uppercut. Sunchez saw that one coming.
Sunchez tries for a takedown but Sadeq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sunchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Sadeq misses.
Sunchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadeq misses with a straight right.
Sunchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadeq is fending him off so far but Sunchez persists. Nope, Sadeq circles away and we're back to standing.
Sunchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadeq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadeq throws a looping overhand right but Sunchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sadeq throws a shot from downtown. Sunchez moves away and avoids it.
Sadeq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sadeq misses.
Sadeq 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.
Sunchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sunchez closes the distance and clinches up with Sadeq, looking for a takedown. Sunchez pushes Sadeq against the cage but Sadeq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadeq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sunchez slips a straight right by Sadeq.
Sadeq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sunchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl out of it but Sunchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sadeq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adel Sadeq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunchez moves away from the strike by Sadeq.
Sadeq is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sunchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sunchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadeq throws out a loose jab but Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadeq throws a hook but Sunchez blocks it.
Sunchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sunchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadeq pinned against the cage. Sadeq gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadeq.
Sadeq looks to land a left hand but Sunchez moved out of range nicely.
Sunchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl out of it but Sunchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sadeq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Sadeq misses.
Adel Sadeq is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Sunchez misses with a straight left.
Sadeq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunchez.
A swing and a miss from Sadeq.
Sunchez walks into a straight right hand from Sadeq.#TD2#
Sunchez shoots in and bounces Sadeq off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sadeq keeping moving, preventing Sunchez from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadeq pulls Sunchez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Sadeq controlling the position.
Sunchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez wants to control from the top but Sadeq keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Sunchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sadeq manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sunchez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sunchez trying to keep a closed guard but Sadeq is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Sadeq is in close to Sunchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alex Sunchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadeq working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sunchez's head.
Sadeq is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sadeq looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sadeq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunchez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sunchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadeq's head.
Sunchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadeq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sadeq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sadeq misses its intended target.
Sadeq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadeq throws a big shot that misses.
Sunchez darts in looking for a takedown but Sadeq gets double underhooks and turns Sunchez into the cage.
Jab, jab by Sadeq - just one landing.
Sadeq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sunchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sadeq defends well and Sunchez ends up having to push Sadeq into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadeq missing with a left hand there. Sunchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sunchez slips under a jab from Sadeq.
Sunchez slips under a jab from Sadeq.
Sunchez clobbers Sadeq with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sadeq throws a lazy right hand but Sunchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez moves out of range as Sadeq strikes.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadeq but Sadeq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Sadeq throws a big shot that misses.
Sadeq misses with a hook. Sunchez ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunchez is looking to clinch. #T1#
Sunchez blocks a jab.
Sunchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sadeq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunchez can do to turn this around?
Sunchez defending well as Sadeq loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Sunchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sadeq is trying to maintain the position but Sunchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sunchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sadeq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunchez working over Sadeq with some ground and pound. Sadeq looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sunchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunchez is trying to control. Sadeq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Sadeq desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sunchez connects with a nice short shot to Sadeq's temple.
Sunchez trying to control from half guard but Sadeq is working away.
Sadeq makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sadeq.
Sunchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadeq is keeping the position for now.
Sunchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sadeq works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadeq throws the left hand but Sunchez avoids the punch easily.
Sunchez fails with the takedown.
Sadeq is looking to counter punch.
Sunchez blocks a jab.
Sadeq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sunchez.
Sunchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadeq.
Sadeq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sadeq sprawls well. Sadeq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sunchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadeq throws an overhand right that lands on Sunchez's shoulder, as Sunchez tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Sunchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadeq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sunchez misses with a straight right.
Sadeq throws a shot from downtown. Sunchez moves away and avoids it.
Sadeq looks to land a right hand but Sunchez moved out of range.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sadeq as he avoids it easily.
Sadeq misses the jab.
Sadeq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sunchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadeq.
Sadeq misses with an uppercut. Sunchez saw that one coming.
And Sunchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Sadeq pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sunchez fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunchez slips under a jab.
Sadeq misses with a hook. Sunchez ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Sunchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sadeq on his heels. He'll look to pass Sadeq's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadeq holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Sunchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Sunchez.
Sadeq throws the left hand but Sunchez avoids the punch easily.
Sunchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sadeq sprawls well. Sadeq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sunchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadeq connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Sunchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sadeq to the ground. Sunchez is now in Sadeq's guard.
Sadeq wants to stand but Sunchez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sadeq has control of Sunchez's left arm, preventing Sunchez from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sadeq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadeq working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sunchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sunchez won't allow Sadeq to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sunchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sadeq avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadeq loads up on a big right hand but Sunchez slips the punch.
Sunchez slips under a jab.
Sunchez looks for a takedown but Sadeq sprawls well.
Adel Sadeq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Sunchez.
Sadeq throws a lazy right hand but Sunchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sunchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sadeq misses with a looping right.
Sadeq looks to land a left hand but Sunchez moved out of range nicely.
Sadeq throws a lazy right hand but Sunchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Sunchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sadeq to the mat! Sadeq manages to get full guard.
Sadeq is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sunchez gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sunchez working for a triangle but Sadeq defends it easily.
Sadeq with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sadeq throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez is trying to control the position but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sunchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadeq is controlling him.
Sadeq with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sunchez is trying to keep Sadeq in close.
Sunchez keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadeq stands and throws Sunchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadeq in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sadeq creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sadeq scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sadeq misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sunchez wants to control but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sadeq tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sadeq in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq had his way with Alex Sunchez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sunchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadeq circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadeq misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Sunchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadeq misses with a looping left.
No luck for Sunchez with that takedown attempt.
Sunchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadeq.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Sadeq tries to sprawl but Sunchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sunchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunchez is stalling here. Sadeq is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sunchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sadeq has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sunchez is trying to improve his position.
Sadeq lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Sunchez is trying to work for a sweep but Sadeq has mounted him!
Sunchez tries to hold on but Sadeq postures up.
Sadeq connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Sunchez has been cut.
Sadeq putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sadeq lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sunchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sadeq has a good base and remains in mount.
Sadeq working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sadeq raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sadeq landing punches.
Sunchez is trying to escape the mount.
Sadeq looking to finish Sunchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sunchez!#T2#
Sadeq avoids the attempt from Sunchez to control.
Sunchez is squirming around, avoiding Sadeq's attempts to control the action.
Sadeq lands with some strikes.
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!
Sadeq connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sunchez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sadeq is nestled in close to Sunchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sadeq drops an elbow to the side of Sunchez's head.
Sadeq throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sadeq slips a nice elbow through Sunchez's hands, connecting with Sunchez's forehead.#T3#
Sunchez wants to control but Sadeq is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sunchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sadeq prevents Sunchez from improving his position.
Sadeq is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sadeq moves nicely into side control.
Sadeq lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sadeq working the ground and pound.
Sadeq with the ground and pound but Sunchez regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Sunchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sunchez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadeq's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadeq chips away with some ground and pound.
Sadeq throwing strikes but missing.
Sadeq is working Sunchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sadeq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunchez keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully.
Sadeq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sunchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adel Sadeq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadeq 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Adel Sadeq thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alex Sunchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.

Event: X ETREM X 4
Date: Mar 12, 2019

#R1#
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martinez throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
A head kick by Martinez misses #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control.
Diaz throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#T1#
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz prevents Martinez from standing back up.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Martinez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz grinds an elbow into Martinez's temple.
Martinez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martinez defending against the ground and pound.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martinez is trying to buck Diaz off.
Martinez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz cracks Martinez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Diaz cracks Martinez with a big elbow.
Martinez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martinez some visible discomfort.
Martinez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Martinez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Martinez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Martinez pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Martinez's head.
Diaz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martinez lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Martinez wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side#TD2#
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martinez!
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz prevents Martinez from escaping the position.
Martinez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Martinez taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Don Martinez has been cut.
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Martinez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nate Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz cracks Martinez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: X ETREM X 1
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Colonel has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colonel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colonel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Colonel blocks nicely.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz won't allow Colonel to get back to his feet.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colonel's head.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Colonel keeps moving.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colonel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colonel controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz won't allow Colonel to sweep him here.
Colonel keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colonel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Colonel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colonel looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Colonel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Colonel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colonel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Colonel is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz postures up in Colonel's guard and throws a big left but Colonel blocks it. #T3#
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Colonel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colonel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colonel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz is working Colonel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Colonel keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz throws a strike but Colonel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Colonel connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colonel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colonel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Colonel with a nice head shot there.
Colonel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colonel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colonel trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Colonel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Diaz 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##CL#
Colonel takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Diaz has Colonel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diaz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Colonel tumbling to the mat - Diaz dives into Colonel's guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colonel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colonel looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colonel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Colonel's legs - danger averted.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz postures up. #T1#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Colonel is retaining full guard.
Colonel looking for a sweep. Not yet Colonel, not yet.
Colonel has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz is in close to Colonel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colonel has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz stands up over Colonel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colonel is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Colonel keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Colonel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colonel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colonel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Colonel keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nate Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Colonel keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colonel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Colonel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colonel is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Colonel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Colonel keeps moving.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colonel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Colonel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Colonel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Colonel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Diaz throws Colonel to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Diaz pushes Colonel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colonel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz has control of Colonel's left arm, preventing Colonel from doing any damage.
Colonel throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colonel sprawls well. Colonel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Colonel shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Colonel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Colonel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colonel lands a couple of elbows.
Colonel trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Colonel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Colonel slips an elbow through the middle.
Colonel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Colonel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colonel working some strikes from top position.
Colonel postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Colonel works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz has control of Colonel's left arm, preventing Colonel from doing any damage.
Colonel throws a big right hand that misses.
Colonel 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.
Colonel throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colonel's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB#
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Colonel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colonel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Colonel lands a couple of elbows.
Colonel throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colonel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz cracks Colonel with a solid left hand.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colonel is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Colonel 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.
Colonel wants to control but Diaz passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Colonel wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colonel taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Colonel dodges it nicely.
Colonel wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colonel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colonel is looking to improve his position.
Diaz stalling.
Colonel wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well. #T4#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colonel's head.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz winds up and cracks Colonel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Colonel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Colonel dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working Colonel over with strikes.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Colonel's hands, connecting with Colonel's forehead.#SUB#
Colonel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinc Colonel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: X ETREM X 1
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Sunchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sunruz swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Sunruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sunchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunchez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Sunruz there.
Sunchez has hold of Sunruz's hands but Sunruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sunruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sunruz trying to control the action but Sunchez is working from the bottom.
Sunchez is trying to stand up here but Sunruz is controlling him well. #T1#
Sunchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sunruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sunchez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sunruz misses with a head shot. Sunchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sunruz distracts Sunchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sunruz postures up in Sunchez's guard and throws a big left but Sunchez blocks it.
Sunruz throws an elbow that misses. Sunchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sunruz's guard. Nice move by Sunchez!#REVR#
Sunruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sunruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sunruz pulls Sunchez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sunchez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Sunruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunruz passes Sunchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sunchez wants to control but Sunruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sunruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sunchez wants to control but Sunruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sunruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sunruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sunruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sunruz lands a nice short elbow.
Sunruz working Sunchez over with strikes.
Sunruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunchez's head. #T3#
Sunruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Sunruz misses with a head shot. Sunchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sunruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Sunchez has wrist control.
Sunruz throws an elbow that misses. Sunchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sunruz's guard. Nice move by Sunchez!#REVR#
Sunchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sunchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sunruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sunchez wants to control from the top but Sunruz keeps moving.
Sunchez being controlled here momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Sunruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sunchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sunruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sunchez stacks Sunruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sunchez!
Sunchez working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sunruz is trying to improve his position.
Sunchez is working Sunruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Sunruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sunchez closes the distance and clinches up with Sunruz, looking for a takedown. Sunchez pushes Sunruz against the cage but Sunruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sunchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Sunruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Sunchez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Sunchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sunchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Sunruz has wrist control.
Sunchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunruz is keeping the position for now.
Sunruz wants to stand but Sunchez is controlling the position.
Sunruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunruz looking to control.
Sunchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sunruz is trying to keep Sunchez in close. #T1#
Sunruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sunruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sunchez throws an elbow that misses. Sunruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sunchez's guard. Nice move by Sunruz!#REVB#
Sunruz throws a strike but Sunchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sunruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sunruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sunchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sunruz manages to get to full guard.
Jay Sunruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sunchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunruz 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.#T2#
Sunchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunchez with a nice head shot there.
Sunruz wants to sweep here but Sunchez controlling him for the moment.
Sunchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sunchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sunruz controls Sunchez momentarily but Sunchez frees himself.
Sunruz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sunchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sunruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sunchez is controlling him.
Sunchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sunruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sunruz keeping moving, preventing Sunchez from controlling successfully.
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunchez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sunchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sunruz 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#
Sunruz working the head and body with strikes.
Sunruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sunchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sunruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Sunruz lands strikes from half guard.
Sunruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sunruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sunruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sunruz trying to control the action but Sunchez is working from the bottom.
Sunchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunruz.
Sunchez wants to control but Sunruz is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunchez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunchez's head.
Sunruz slips a nice elbow through Sunchez's hands, connecting with Sunchez's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Sunruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sunchez goes for a double leg but Sunruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sunruz continues to drive forward.
Sunchez throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Sunruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sunruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sunruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sunchez taking some punishment here, with Sunruz in his half guard.
Sunchez is looking for a sweep. Sunruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sunruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sunruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sunruz working over Sunchez with some ground and pound. Sunchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sunruz wants to stand up but Sunchez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunchez trying to control here.
Sunchez is looking to improve his position.
Sunruz lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Sunchez is holding on to half guard well.
Sunchez punching from the bottom.
Sunruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunruz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sunchez.
Sunruz stops Sunchez from getting back to his feet.
Sunruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sunruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunruz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sunruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunchez's head.
Sunruz wants to take a breather but Sunchez is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jay Sunruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sunchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sunruz defends it nicely.
Sunchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sunruz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Sunchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunchez misses with a takedown attempt - Sunruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sunruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sunchez enables Sunruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sunchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sunruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Sunruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunruz lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Sunruz landing with the ground and pound.
Sunruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sunchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sunruz distracts Sunchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sunchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunruz.
Sunruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Sunruz lands a couple of elbows.
Sunruz throwing strikes but missing.
Sunruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sunruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sunruz prevents Sunchez from getting back to his feet.
Sunchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Sunchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sunruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sunruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Sunruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sunchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sunruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sunruz working some strikes from top position.
Sunruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunruz throws a strike but Sunchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sunchez cracks Sunruz with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sunruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sunchez defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sunchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alex Sunchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Sunruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunruz is pulling down on Sunchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sunchez, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Sunruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sunruz 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Sunruz!
A victorious Jay Sunruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alex Sunchez spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.

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