Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BFC HARDCORE 2
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Palooka misses.
It seemed like Bayner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Bayner.#CL2#
Bayner moves into the clinch.
Palooka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bayner fails to land.
Bayner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Palooka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palooka blocks a body shot from Bayner.
A short body shot lands from Palooka as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palooka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bayner tries to throw a body punch but Palooka avoids it by throwing Bayner back against the ropes.
Bayner working aggressively here.
Palooka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka is stalling here. #T1#
Bayner misses with the head strike.
Palooka stalling against the ropes.
Palooka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayner backwards.
Bayner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bayner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Bayner.
Palooka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palooka prevents a body shot from Bayner.
Bayner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayner misses with the head strike.
Palooka lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bayner tries to throw a body punch but Palooka avoids it by throwing Bayner back against the ropes.
Palooka leaning against his opponent.
Palooka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palooka stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Palooka.
Palooka is stalling here.
Bayner trying to control the position but instead, Palooka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bayner into the ropes.
Bayner being controlled against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bayner fails to land. #T3#
Palooka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bayner up against the ropes.
Palooka is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Punchy Palooka.
Bayner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palooka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Palooka clinches up against the ropes.
Bayner is trying to maintain a safe position but Palooka gets an underhook and turns Bayner into the ropes.
Bayner throws a punch but it's blocked by Palooka.
Bayner misses with a punch to the body.
Bayner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayner misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bayner is trying to stall.
Bayner is trying to maintain a safe position but Palooka gets an underhook and turns Bayner into the ropes.
Palooka taking a breather.
Bayner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palooka effectively controlling the action here.
Bayner looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palooka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayner is just out of range.
Palooka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bayner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bayner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palooka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Punchy Palooka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Palooka is looking to clinch but Bayner is avoiding it.
Bayner misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Palooka. Those never looked like landing.
Bayner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palooka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bayner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palooka.
The fighters circling - Bayner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palooka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bayner.
Palooka connects with a crisp jab.
Bayner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palooka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palooka circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palooka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palooka misses the jab.
Palooka misses with a left hand
and Bayner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palooka lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Palooka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bayner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bayner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palooka misses with a right hand
and Bayner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palooka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punchy Palooka is winning the standup battle so far.
Palooka tests Bayner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Palooka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bayner! But no joy.
Bayner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Palooka does it's job there.
Bayner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palooka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayner circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Palooka moves into the clinch.
Bayner wants to stall.
Bayner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bayner stalling in the clinch but Palooka improves position.
Bayner letting Palooka take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bayner trying to control the position but instead, Palooka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bayner into the ropes.
Palooka blocks an uppercut.
Palooka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayner backwards.
Bayner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bayner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bayner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Palooka. #T3#
Palooka pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Palooka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Palooka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stalling in the clinch from Palooka.
Bayner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palooka holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayner.
Bayner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bayner working aggressively here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bayner throws a head punch that misses.
Palooka lands a nice shot to the body.
Palooka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayner has a couple of punches blocked by Palooka.
Palooka blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayner.
Punchy Palooka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palooka prevents a body shot from Bayner.
Bayner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bayner trying to control the position but instead, Palooka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bayner into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Palooka scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Palooka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Palooka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palooka misses with a left hand
and Palooka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Bayner.
Palooka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bayner throws a lazy right hand but Palooka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bayner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bayner slips a straight right by Palooka.
Palooka misses with a hook
and Bayner counters with a straight right hand.
Bayner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bayner swings widly with a right hand
enabling Palooka to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Palooka has closed the distance and engaged Bayner in a clinch.
Bayner trying to control the position but instead, Palooka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bayner into the ropes.
Bayner throws a punch but it's blocked by Palooka. #T1#
Palooka looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palooka.
Bayner trying to control the position but instead, Palooka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bayner into the ropes.
Palooka stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Palooka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Palooka looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bayner taking a breather.
Palooka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palooka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bayner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bayner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palooka prevents a body shot from Bayner.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Bayner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palooka as Bayner tries to tie him up.
Palooka gets through Bayner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bayner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Palooka manages to break the clinch.
Palooka misses with a straight left. #CL#
Palooka pushes Bayner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Palooka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayner tries to stall but Palooka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bayner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Punchy Palooka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC#
Palooka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayner throws a body shot but no joy.
Palooka misses with a hook. Bayner ducked under it nicely.
Palooka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bayner.
Nice straight punches there by Palooka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palooka.
Palooka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bayner.
Punchy Palooka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayner walks into a straight right hand from Palooka.
Palooka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bayner! But no joy.
Palooka works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palooka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bayner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas Bayner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Palooka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Palooka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayner, pushing him back against the ropes.
Palooka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayner can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palooka as Bayner tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Palooka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palooka 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy Palooka!
During a confident post fight interview, Punchy Palooka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 10 265lbs Title
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe throws a good cross that connects.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with the takedown
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahoe, as that shot connected.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Mahoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Mahoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mahoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahoe is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Mahoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a head kick. #T1#
Mahoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Mahoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz moves forwards but Mahoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahoe with a jab.
Mahoe punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe's coach down at Clinch Pride was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Diaz backs off Mahoe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoe scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Mahoe lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Mahoe.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Mahoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maleko Mahoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mahoe lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Mahoe.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahoe lands with a 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!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.#T1#
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Mahoe coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.#T2#
Mahoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe connects with a jab.
Mahoe scores with a three punch combo!
Mahoe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe connects with the punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahoe as he connects with a hook.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Mahoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
Mahoe sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Mahoe counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maleko Mahoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Mahoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoe circles away.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Mahoe circles away easily
and Mahoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mahoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Mahoe finds it's target.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoe lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Mahoe both land. Nice combination.
Mahoe lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mahoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Diaz throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahoe with a jab.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Mahoe moved away.
Mahoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands with a right hand.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Mahoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Mahoe lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahoe 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
Maleko Mahoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Neal Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry guys, I will be back better than ever.'.

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jansen, as that shot connected.
Jansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Sakuraba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jansen was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakuraba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jansen keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakuraba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuraba trying to control but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is working Jansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansen is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Jansen is breathing heavily.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Jansen is rocked!
Sakuraba stands up over Jansen, holding on to his feet. Sakuraba throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jansen is out cold! Sakuraba lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba!

Event: WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rehn misses.
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rehn misses with an uppercut.
Rehn fails to land with a series of punches.
Rehn swings widly with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio swats away the attempt to clinch by Rehn.
Bonifacio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rehn.
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Rehn.
A quick step to the side and Bonifacio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Rehn moves into range and clinches up with Bonifacio .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bonifacio 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rehn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Aleksanteri Rehn has been cut.
Rehn throws an off balance right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rehn misses with an uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Rehn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Rehn has Bonifacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Rehn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Rehn slowing the pace effectively.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Rehn's coach down at Blanc Fitness Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rehn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rehn tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Rehn back against the cage.
Rehn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonifacio is pushing Rehn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rehn misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rehn content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Rehn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehn is taking a breather. Bonifacio 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.
Rehn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rehn trying to control from Bonifacio 's half guard. Bonifacio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Rehn from controlling successfully.
Bonifacio pulls Rehn in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rehn trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Bonifacio 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rehn misses with a left hand
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Rehn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Rehn wants to clinch but Bonifacio slips to the side
and Bonifacio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rehn throws a right hand that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a huge left! Rehn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bonifacio isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rehn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bonifacio !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio 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: BFC HARDCORE 1
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Palooka misses with a hook to the body
and Palooka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palooka throws a hook to the side of Dibangu's head but Dibangu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dibangu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Palooka walks into a jab.
Palooka lands the left hand.
Dibangu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palooka.
Dibangu misses with a looping left.
Palooka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dibangu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dibangu avoids the body shot from Palooka.
Dibangu moves away from the strike by Palooka. #CL#
Palooka moves into the clinch.
Dibangu lands a left hand.
Dibangu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Palooka taking a breather.
Dibangu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palooka is looking to control Dibangu's arms but Dibangu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palooka has his back to the cage.
Palooka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibangu's elbow.
Palooka lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Palooka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dibangu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palooka leaning against his opponent.
Dibangu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Palooka is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dibangu.
Oh Palooka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dibangu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Palooka's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Palooka drops to his knees and Dibangu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Dibangu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manu Dibangu waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CMMA Aviles vs The Mass
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Old Young takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Old Young with an uppercut!
Mahoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Mahoe misses.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
A combination from Old Young does no damage.
Old Young takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Young looks to land a combination but Mahoe avoids it well.
Old Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Old Young holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Old Young tightens his grip and picks Mahoe up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahoe manages to land in guard. #ES#
Mahoe is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Old Young is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mahoe can't fight it off and eventually Old Young manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Mahoe keeps moving. #T1#
Old Young wants to pass the guard but Mahoe is keeping the position.
Old Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Old Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Old Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Old Young working his ground and pound in the gym.
Old Young stays in close to Mahoe's body and controls the position.
Old Young connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Old Young preventing the sweep.
Mahoe keeping moving, preventing Old Young from controlling successfully.
Old Young is looking to stand up but Mahoe won't let him.
Mahoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Old Young wants to pass the guard but Mahoe is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahoe misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Old Young closes the distance and clinches.
Old Young lands an elbow inside that Mahoe shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Maleko Mahoe has been cut.#TD2#
Old Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahoe uses from the top position.
Mahoe stops Old Young from standing up.
Old Young controls Mahoe momentarily but Mahoe frees himself.
Mahoe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB2#
Mahoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Old Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahoe has managed to get both his arms back between Old Young's legs - danger averted.
Mahoe stopping the sweep attempt from Old Young.
Mahoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Old Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahoe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Old Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Old Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Old Young throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mahoe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Old Young backs up against the ropes.
Mahoe connects with a jab.#CL2#
Old Young drives through and clinches with Mahoe against the ropes. #T4#
Old Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoe gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Old Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoe connects with a looping right hand.
Old Young throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Old Young pushes Mahoe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Old Young as Mahoe tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Old Young turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mahoe wants to control but Old Young postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maleko Mahoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maleko Mahoe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Old Young fails to land the takedown.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Old Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Old Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Old Young.
Old Young is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Old Young breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Mahoe as he checks the leg kick.
Mahoe with a hook.
Old Young misses with a takedown
and Mahoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Maleko Mahoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young fails with the takedown
and Old Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Old Young is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mahoe scores with a nice head shot.
Old Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoe's waist but Mahoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old Young off to one side.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahoe. That snapped Old Young's head back.
Mahoe lands a body shot.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Old Young.
Maleko Mahoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoe fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Old Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahoe to the ground. Old Young is now in Mahoe's guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Mahoe keeps moving. #T2#
Mahoe wants to sweep here but Old Young controlling him for the moment.
Old Young trying to control but Mahoe is working from the bottom.
Old Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahoe wants to get back to his feet but Old Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahoe has a closed guard, preventing Old Young from standing up.
Old Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Old Young with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Old Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mahoe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahoe trying to keep a closed guard but Old Young is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Old Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Young scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mahoe keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
Mahoe trying to control the position.
Old Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Old Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahoe is proving hard to escape from.
Old Young slips nicely into half guard.
Mahoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Old Young can do to turn this around?
Old Young tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mahoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maleko Mahoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maleko Mahoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahoe works over Old Young's head and body with a nice combination.
Old Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Old Young didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Old Young. Old Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Old Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahoe avoids the head kick by Old Young.
Old Young misses with a left hand
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Old Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Old Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Old Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Old Young lands a nice uppercut.
Old Young fails to pull guard.
Old Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Old Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maleko Mahoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Old Young tries for a takedown but Mahoe manages to get underhooks.
Mahoe trying to stall but Old Young improves his position.
Mahoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoe trying to stall but Old Young improves his position.
Mahoe is looking to control Old Young's arms but Old Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoe has his back to the ropes.
The referee calls for Old Young to work.
Mahoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Old Young.
Old Young is trying to pull guard but Mahoe turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Old Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Old Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Old Young wants to clinch up but Mahoe keeps it at a distance.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Old Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahoe lands with a hook. Old Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahoe scores with a punch to the head.
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoe connects with a right hand. Old Young shakes it off.#T3#
Mahoe scores with a hook to the body. Old Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Old Young clinches up against the ropes.
Mahoe is trying to force a seperation but Old Young has the dominant position.
Old Young wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoe fails to land.
Old Young is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahoe is defending well for now.
Mahoe is looking to control Old Young's arms but Old Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoe has his back to the ropes.
Kid Old Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Old Young as Mahoe tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Old Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Old Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Mahoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Old Young scores with a four punch combination!
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Old Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Old Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Old Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a good jab.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Old Young with an uppercut!
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Old Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Old Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Old Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Old Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Old Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoe's waist but Mahoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old Young off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahoe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
A relieved looking Maleko Mahoe 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: QFC Tournament 983 Round 1
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jansen lands a right hook to the body.
Jansen sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left and a right from Jansen both land. Nice combination.
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jansen lands with a hook. Vieira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jansen connects with a body shot.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Jansen scores with a jab to the head.
Vieira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jansen.
Jansen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Jansen tries to sprawl but Vieira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.

It looks like Luuk Jansen has been cut.
Vieira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jansen is rocked!
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vieira controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely.
Jansen has hold of Vieira's hands but Vieira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That has opened up Luuk Jansen's cut even more.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vieira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vieira missing with some ground and pound from the 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. Vieira connects with a nice short shot to Jansen's temple.

The cut above Luuk Jansen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.

Luuk Jansen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luuk Jansen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira!

Event: QFC Tournament 982 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
McManus misses with a double jab
and Mahoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe misses with a double jab.
Mahoe clobbers McManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.
McManus feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus loads up on a big right hand but Mahoe slips the punch.
Mahoe misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe throws a body shot but no joy.

McManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahoe, pushing him back against the cage.
McManus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoe backwards.

It looks like Maleko Mahoe has been cut.
A short right from McManus.
McManus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahoe looks winded!
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!
A short right from McManus.
McManus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McManus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McManus scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McManus.
McManus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McManus lands an uppercut.

Mahoe is rocked!
McManus dips a shoulder and cracks Mahoe with a mighty uppercut! Mahoe falls back against the cage and McManus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mahoe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McManus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas McManus!

Event: QFC Tournament 981 Round 1
Date: May 03, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funny looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Rehn moves into the clinch.
Funny is trying to break the clinch but Rehn has him pressed against the cage.
Rehn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funny to keep the fight standing.
Funny prevents the takedown attempt.

Funny breaks the clinch.
Rehn throws a sloppy head kick and Funny moves out of range easily.
Rehn misses with a takedown
and Funny counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Rehn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn shoots for a takedown but Funny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funny slips a jab from Rehn.
Funny circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Funny counter with a right hand.

It looks like Aleksanteri Rehn has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funny throws out a counter right but Rehn avoids it with no problem.
Rehn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funny throws a counter combo.
Rehn misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funny! But no joy.
Rehn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Funny as he avoids it easily.
Rehn misses with a takedown attempt
and Funny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rehn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Funny but Funny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Not Funny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rehn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funny tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rehn is in Funny's guard.
Funny wants to stand but Rehn is controlling the position.
Rehn trying to control the position from guard on top but Funny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rehn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funny is looking to stand up but Rehn isn't so interested in that idea.
Rehn trying to control the position from guard on top but Funny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rehn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Funny wants to stand and escape but Rehn is having none of it.
Rehn distracts Funny with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funny keeping moving, preventing Rehn from controlling successfully.
Rehn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rehn won't allow Funny to get back to his feet.
Funny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rehn controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funny wants to get back to his feet but Rehn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rehn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rehn landing with the ground and pound.
Rehn trying to control the position from guard on top but Funny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funny wants to stand and escape but Rehn is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Rehn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rehn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funny keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Rehn.
Rehn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funny! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rehn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rehn shoots in but no luck this time.
Funny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aleksanteri Rehn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksanteri Rehn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rehn drives through and clinches with Funny against the cage.
Funny is trying to break the clinch but Rehn is controlling him.

Funny breaks from the clinch.

Rehn looking to score a takedown here. Funny is defending well but Rehn drives through and ends up in Funny's guard.
Funny is looking to stand back up but Rehn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Funny.
Rehn 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.

Rehn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rehn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funny is fending him off so far but Rehn persists. Nope, Funny circles away and we're back to standing.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funny circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn tries to clinch there but Funny circles away.
Funny is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rehn with a body shot.

Rehn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Funny has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rehn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rehn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rehn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funny as he jumps to the side.

Rehn darts in and clinches Funny up against the cage.

Funny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rehn.
Rehn is looking to take a break and control but Funny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funny wants to get back to his feet but Rehn drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehn wants to control but Funny is keeping him busy.
Funny tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Funny is squirming around, avoiding Rehn's attempts to control the action.
Rehn lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funny tries to buck Rehn off but he can't manage it.

Rehn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Funny manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aleksanteri Rehn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funny wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rehn working the head with strikes.
Rehn moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funny wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rehn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Funny's face.
Rehn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funny can do to turn this around?
Rehn won't let Funny get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Rehn stands up from mount. Strange move.

Rehn clinches.
Funny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rehn pushes Funny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Funny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rehn looks to clinch
and Funny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rehn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funny tries to avoid it but Rehn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funny to the ground. Funny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Funny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Rehn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehn misses with a takedown attempt
and Funny counters with a stiff right hand.
Rehn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rehn tries to clinch there but Funny circles away.
Rehn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funny as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Funny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rehn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funny! But no joy.
Aleksanteri Rehn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rehn misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksanteri Rehn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksanteri Rehn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rehn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funny keeps the fight on the outside.
Rehn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funny throws a counter combo.
Rehn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funny circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funny! But no joy.
Rehn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn doesn't manage to clinch there - Funny circles away.
Rehn darts in looking for a takedown but Funny gets double underhooks and turns Rehn into the cage.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksanteri Rehn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rehn tries to clinch
letting Funny counter with a right hand.
Funny might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehn fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rehn shoots and misses
and Funny counters with a stiff right hand.
Not Funny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funny avoids a kick to the body.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Rehn rushes Funny and presses him up against the cage.
Funny tries to break the clinch but Rehn is controlling the position.
Funny gets underhooks to prevent Rehn's takedown attempt.
Funny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rehn.

Funny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehn shoots in and drives through. Funny sprawls well.
Rehn misses with a takedown attempt - Funny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rehn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Funny counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rehn thinking.
Rehn fails with the takedown.
Rehn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehn is looking to clinch.

Rehn moves into the clinch.
Rehn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Funny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Funny tries to break the clinch but Rehn is controlling the position.

Funny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rehn.
Rehn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rehn fails with a takedown attempt.
Funny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehn fails with the takedown
and Funny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rehn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rehn tries to clinch
and Funny counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rehn is looking to clinch but Funny is avoiding it.
Rehn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Funny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Not Funny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rehn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Not Funny!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Not Funny!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Not Funny!

Not Funny wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 980 Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
Shebu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palooka thuds his right hand into Shebu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shebu moves in looking to clinch but Palooka pushes him off.
Palooka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shebu eats them both and turns towards Palooka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palooka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palooka misses with a hook
and Shebu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Palooka circles away.
Shebu tries to clinch up
and Palooka counters with a straight right hand.
Palooka swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Nice uppercut lands for Palooka. That snapped Shebu's head back.
Palooka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu.
Shebu is looking to clinch but Palooka is avoiding it.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palooka misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu closes the distance but Palooka moves to the side
and Palooka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Palooka. Shebu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palooka misses with a straight left.
Palooka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palooka looks to throw the jab but Shebu is out of range.
Shebu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka moves out of range.
Shebu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palooka.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Punchy Palooka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palooka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shebu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palooka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shebu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palooka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palooka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shebu blocks a jab.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Palooka throws the left hand but Shebu avoids the punch easily.
Palooka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka moves out of range.
Palooka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shebu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palooka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palooka scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Shebu tries to clinch up but Palooka circles away and keeps his distance.
Shebu slips a straight right by Palooka.
Shebu defending well as Palooka loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Shebu rushes Palooka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Palooka blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Palooka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu. #BC#
Palooka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shebu walks into a stiff left hand from Palooka.
Palooka misses with a wild body shot.
Palooka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palooka counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Palooka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shebu.
Palooka looks to land a right hand but Shebu moved out of range.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka is having none of it.
Palooka is looking to counter punch.
Palooka scores with a nice right hand.
Palooka throws a series of punches but Shebu moves out of range.
Palooka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShebu.
Palooka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Shebu clinches up with Palooka and pushes him back against the cage.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Palooka working hard to break the clinch.
Palooka blocks an uppercut.
Palooka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Palooka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shebu is stalling here.
Palooka avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
Shebu swings wildly with an uppercut but Palooka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shebu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka slows down the pace here.
Palooka blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Palooka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Palooka throws a nice looking combination but Shebu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shebu ducks under a wild hook from Palooka.
A big left from Palooka misses.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka is having none of it.
Palooka misses with a body shot.
Shebu slips a straight right by Palooka.#CL2#
Shebu takes the fight into the clinch.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palooka is defending well for now.
Palooka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Palooka managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu. #BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchy Palooka is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palooka tests Shebu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Palooka misses its intended target.
Palooka throws a looping overhand right but Shebu ducks down to avoid it.
Shebu throws a big counter head kick but Palooka avoids it with no problem.
Palooka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palooka connects with a jab.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Palooka circles away. #T1#
Palooka connects with a body shot that sends Shebu's belly button to the back.
Palooka catches Shebu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palooka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palooka misses with a looping right.
Palooka throws a lazy uppercut
and Shebu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palooka thinking.
Palooka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palooka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palooka stuns Shebu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palooka with a jab.
Shebu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shebu tries to clinch up but Palooka circles away and keeps his distance.
Palooka throws a hook but Shebu avoids it easily.
Shebu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palooka.
Palooka lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu defending well as Palooka loads up on a big left hand. #T2##CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu can't find room to land a body shot as Palooka controls the action.
Shebu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Palooka blocking some punches.
Palooka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palooka avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palooka is defending well for now.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palooka effectively controlling the action here.
Shebu tries to work over Palooka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palooka blocks an uppercut.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Palooka is pushing Shebu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shebu throws a head punch that misses.
Palooka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu is trying to stall.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Palooka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shebu backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Palooka.
Shebu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shebu stalling.
Palooka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palooka stalls.
Palooka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Palooka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Palooka. Those never looked like landing.
Palooka throws out a loose jab but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Palooka keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Palooka.
Shebu looks to clinch
and Palooka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palooka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shebu is looking to clinch but Palooka is avoiding it.
Palooka throws a jab but it's blocked by Shebu. #CL2#
Shebu rushes Palooka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palooka looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu tries to work over Palooka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Palooka is trying to force a seperation but Shebu has the dominant position.#T1#
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Palooka avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Palooka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palooka or not.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch.
Shebu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Palooka misses.
Shebu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shebu slips under a jab from Palooka.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch successfully.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Palooka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Palooka.
Palooka tries to circle away but Shebu has him pinned against the cage.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shebu lands a right hand.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palooka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palooka blocking some punches.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Palooka.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Palooka managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Palooka avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage. #T3#
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Palooka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shebu up against the cage.
The referee calls for Palooka to work. #BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palooka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka moves away
and Palooka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palooka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shebu. Shebu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punchy Palooka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Shebu swings widly with a right hand
and Palooka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shebu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palooka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shebu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palooka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palooka throwing a counter right hand but Shebu manages to avoid it.
A cross from Palooka lands.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Shebu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palooka misses with a double jab
and Shebu counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shebu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shebu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palooka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palooka throws a right hand that Shebu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shebu also avoids with ease.
Shebu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shebu tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Shebu misses.
A lazy left from Palooka finds it's target.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Palooka blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Palooka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palooka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!

Punchy Palooka wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Punchy Palooka 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: QFC Tournament 980 Round 3
Date: Apr 21, 2020

#R1#
Mcgered closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palooka misses with a right hand
and Mcgered counters with a left to the body.
Palooka throws out a loose jab but Mcgered uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgered shoots in and drives through. Palooka sprawls well.
Mcgered ducks under a wild hook from Palooka.
Palooka misses with an uppercut
and Palooka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palooka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgered unleashes a big counter combination but Palooka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mcgered misses with a takedown attempt - Palooka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palooka misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgered counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palooka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palooka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgered slips a jab and a cross from Palooka.
Mcgered slips a straight right by Palooka.
A big left from Palooka misses.
Mcgered wants to counter the offense by Palooka and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palooka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palooka throws a jab when Mcgered was well out of range.#T1#
Mcgered moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgered let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Palooka drops his hands momentarily and Mcgered takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mcgered fails with the takedown.
Palooka throwing a counter right hand but Mcgered manages to avoid it.
Punchy Palooka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Palooka misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Palooka misses the target.
Palooka misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Mcgered counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgered.
Palooka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgered can't get the takedown.
Mcgered goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palooka prevents it.
Mcgered wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palooka has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mcgered tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palooka just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palooka pushes Mcgered back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgered controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcgered is trying to pull guard but Palooka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mcgered misses with a body punch. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcgered is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Palooka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcgered is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Palooka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgered's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Mcgered clinches.
Mcgered is looking to break free of the clinch but Palooka has double underhooks.
Palooka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mcgered's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Palooka is struggling to control the position.
Palooka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palooka avoiding damage as Mcgered throws knees to the body.
Palooka prevents a body shot from Mcgered.
Mcgered tries to pull guard but Palooka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palooka stalling in the clinch.
Palooka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palooka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Palooka 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#
Mcgered throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palooka slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgered, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palooka throws an off balance right hand
and Mcgered makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgered is defended easily by Palooka.
Mcgered shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palooka pinned against the cage. Palooka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punchy Palooka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Mcgered tries for a takedown but Palooka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Palooka.
Mcgered closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palooka circles away.
Mcgered has his takedown stuffed
enabling Palooka to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgered is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Palooka misses its intended target. #T1#
Palooka connects with a body shot that sends Mcgered's belly button to the back.
Palooka misses the jab.
Palooka lands a nice shot to the body.
Palooka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Punchy Palooka is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgered closes the distance and clinches up with Palooka, looking for a takedown. Mcgered pushes Palooka against the cage but Palooka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palooka scores with a nice right hand.
Punchy Palooka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Palooka both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Conor Mcgered has been cut.
Palooka misses with a double jab.
Palooka misses with a wild combination.
Palooka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgered.
Mcgered shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palooka as he jumps to the side.
Palooka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palooka blocks the body kick.
Palooka cracks Mcgered with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palooka lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgered's head.
Palooka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Mcgered is rocked!
Mcgered uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palooka.
Mcgered is still on wobbly legs! Can Palooka finish him?
Palooka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgered seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcgered wants to clinch.
Mcgered slips under a jab from Palooka.
Mcgered takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palooka throws a looping overhand right but Mcgered ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgered ducks under a wild hook from Palooka.
A telegraphed right hand from Palooka misses the target.
Mcgered flicks out a counter leg kick but Palooka steps away.
Palooka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Palooka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palooka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgered's head.
Palooka misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Mcgered counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Palooka avoiding damage.
Mcgered tries to pull guard but Palooka holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgered drops back down to his feet.
Mcgered is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palooka to keep the fight standing.
Palooka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgered up against the cage.
Palooka blocks a body shot from Mcgered.
Palooka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgered backwards. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palooka digs a right hand into Mcgered's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgered's gas tank.
Palooka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcgered has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punchy Palooka has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Palooka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palooka misses with a straight left.
Mcgered closes the distance and clinches up with Palooka, looking for a takedown. Mcgered pushes Palooka against the cage but Palooka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palooka throws the left hand but Mcgered avoids the punch easily.
Palooka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgered can do to turn this around?
Mcgered fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgered uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palooka.
Mcgered tries to clinch but Palooka is having none of it.
Mcgered avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Palooka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor Mcgered's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mcgered tries to clinch but Palooka moves out of range.
Mcgered fails with the takedown
and Palooka counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Mcgered lands.
Mcgered takes a swing at Palooka's ribcage but misses.
Palooka thuds his right hand into Mcgered's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palooka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Palooka has knocked Mcgered down with a huge combo! Palooka steps away and waves a wobbly Mcgered back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palooka looks to throw the jab but Mcgered is out of range.
Mcgered steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palooka.
Palooka misses with an uppercut
and Mcgered counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palooka misses with a hook. Mcgered ducked under it nicely.
Palooka throws a nice looking combination but Mcgered bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchy Palooka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palooka throws a looping overhand right but Mcgered ducks down to avoid it.
Palooka throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgered.
Palooka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgered.
Palooka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcgered.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Palooka. No joy for Mcgered on that attempt.
Palooka lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Mcgered - just one landing.
Palooka throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgered moves out of range of the strikes.
And Mcgered tries to counter it with a takedown but Palooka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palooka throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Palooka misses its intended target.
Palooka throws a looping overhand right but Mcgered ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgered changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcgered tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Palooka misses.
Mcgered steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palooka.
Palooka misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Mcgered fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palooka, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcgered is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palooka is keeping busy.
Mcgered has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palooka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Punchy Palooka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Mcgered takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Palooka keeps control of Mcgered as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Palooka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcgered tries to pull guard but Palooka won't allow it.
Mcgered is trying to stall.
Palooka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Palooka stalling the fight.
Palooka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Palooka slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Palooka for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Palooka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Palooka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Palooka to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Punchy Palooka.
Mcgered misses with a takedown attempt - Palooka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgered shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palooka as he jumps to the side.
Palooka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgered is just out of range.
Palooka throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgered's shoulder, as Mcgered tries to avoid the shot.
Punchy Palooka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mcgered uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palooka.
Mcgered slips a straight right by Palooka.
Mcgered wants to counter the offense by Palooka and move into the clinch position.
Palooka misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palooka.
A big left from Palooka misses.
Mcgered moves away from the strike by Palooka.
Mcgered changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palooka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Palooka.
Palooka throws a hook to the side of Mcgered's head but Mcgered sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgered displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palooka throws out the jab.
Mcgered is trying desperately to land a takedown but Palooka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcgered.
Palooka throws a series of punches but Mcgered avoids them all with ease.
Palooka lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcgered off the cage and back into range.
Palooka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conor Mcgered has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palooka misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Palooka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palooka 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!

Punchy Palooka wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Punchy Palooka 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: QFC Tournament 980 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Hagel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palooka moves away.
Palooka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hagel takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Palooka misses.
Palooka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hagel.
Palooka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hagel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hagel lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Hagel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palooka's guard.
Hagel won't allow Palooka to sweep him here. #SU2#
Hagel stands up from Palooka's guard - Hagel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Palooka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palooka keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palooka.#CL2#
Hagel gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hagel wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Palooka leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagel.
Hagel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palooka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hagel's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Hagel to work.
Palooka slows down the pace here.
Hagel wants to take the fight to the mat but Palooka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC2#
Hagel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palooka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hagel on the side of the head.
Palooka scores with a nice right hand.
Hagel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palooka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hagel counters with a stiff right hand.
Palooka thuds his right hand into Hagel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hagel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palooka lands with a nice body punch.
Hagel shoots in for a double leg but Palooka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hagel goes for a double leg but Palooka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palooka continues to drive forward.
Punchy Palooka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hagel.
Palooka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palooka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Palooka misses.
Hagel swinging wildly here.
Hagel takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Hagel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palooka scores with a shot to the body.
Hagel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palooka swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palooka.
Hagel drops his hands momentarily and Palooka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Hagel is rocked!
Hagel misses with a body shot
and Palooka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagel is still on wobbly legs! Can Palooka finish him?
Hagel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palooka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hagel.
Hagel looks winded!
Hagel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palooka shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hagel takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Palooka sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hagel bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy Palooka!

Event: QFC Tournament 980 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Palooka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palooka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palooka lands a head shot.
Palooka scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Ward is rocked!
Palooka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ward's head backwards.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Palooka drops Ward with a beautiful combination! Ward stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Palooka is looking for the KO!
Palooka steps in with a hook that catches Ward right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Palooka follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ward looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Palooka!

Event: Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Franca drives through with a takedown into Funke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Franca 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.
Franca passes into half guard.
Funke's coaches at School of Hard Knocks 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.
Funke is trying to get back to full guard.
Franca passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Franca has isolated one of Funke's arms. Funke looking to fight him off but Franca twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Franca!

Event: AnC 7
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Tran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Cape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tran goes for a takedown attempt but Cape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Cape counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cape lands a knee to the body.
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Cape landing knees to the head. #T1#
Tran is trying to drag Cape to the mat but Cape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cape blocking some punches.
Tran tries to circle away but Cape has him pinned against the cage.
Cape lands a knee to the body.
Cape landing knees to the body.
Tran letting Cape take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tran swings wildly with an uppercut but Cape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cape stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Cape to work.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape landing knees to the head.
Tran misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cape gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cape really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tran's face.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape stops a takedown attempt from Tran.
Talon Cape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Tran.
Cape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tran has a couple of punches blocked by Cape.
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cape lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Cape taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Cape.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tran looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cape keeps control of Tran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape is stalling here.
Cape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cape stalling.
Cape lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Cape slowing the pace effectively.
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cape putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cape gets underhooks to prevent Tran's takedown attempt.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Cape gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
The referee calls for Cape to work.
Cape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tran's defenses.
Tran throws a head punch that misses.
Cape avoiding damage.
Cape with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cape.
Tran takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Cape dominated that round.
That's time! Cape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Cape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cape leaning against his opponent.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Cape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran can do to turn this around?
Cape blocking some punches.
Cape lands a damaging elbow.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Talon Cape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cape is struggling to control the position.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tran's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cape lands an elbow that stopped Tran in his tracks for a moment.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tran's face.
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Tran is trying to force a seperation but Cape has the dominant position.
Tran is looking for a takedown.
Tran is breathing heavily.
Cape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cape connects with a knee to the head.
Cape landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Tran is rocked!
We've been informed that Tran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tran is still on wobbly legs! Can Cape finish him?
Tran tries to break the clinch but Cape is controlling the position.
Tran seems to have recovered his senses.
Cape lands a damaging elbow.
Tran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cape after a bit of a struggle.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran tries to score a body lock takedown but Cape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Talon Cape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Tran.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cape lands a knee to the head.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cape's elbow. #T2#
Tran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tran takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tran takes an elbow to the temple.
Cape landing knees to the body.
Cape lands an elbow just above Tran 's eye.
Tran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Cape.
Cape with a knee to the head.
Cape working the clinch nicely. Tran is working for position but Cape cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tran crumples up against the cage and Cape lands two more shots before the ref can save Tran! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Talon Cape!

Event: AnC 7
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Funke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalker working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Funke pulls Stalker into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Funke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalker is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funke lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #SU2#
Stalker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalker has knocked Funke down with a huge combo! Stalker steps away and waves a wobbly Funke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Funke instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funke.
Stalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalker is trying to break the clinch but Funke is controlling him.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalker. #TD#
Funke pulls guard.
Funke wants to sweep here but Stalker controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Stalker stands up and waves to Funke to follow him. #CL#
Funke closes the distance and pushes Stalker back into the cage.
Funke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Funke on the inside.
Funke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalker is trying to drag Funke to the mat but Funke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Stalker is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funke.
Funke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Stalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Funke on the inside.
Stalker jumps guard but Funke stands there with Stalker around his waist. Stalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Funke.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Funke is trying to pull guard but Stalker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Funke scores with a shot to the side of Stalker's head.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Funke.
Funke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Funke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Stalker's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stalker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stalker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Funke. #TD#
Funke jumps into guard, dragging Stalker to the mat.
Stalker wants to get up but he can't break Funke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Funke 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.#SU2#
Stalker stands and steps away. Funke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funke. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funke slips a jab and a cross from Stalker. #CL#
Funke clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Funke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funke as Stalker tries to tie him up.
Funke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalker is trying to push Funke away but Funke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Funke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funke backs up against the cage.
Stalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funke circles away quickly and effectively.
Chief Stalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Stalker.
Stalker wants to clinch up but Funke keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Funke moves into the clinch.
Funke lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Funke pulls Stalker into guard.
Funke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stalker is one step ahead there.
Funke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stalker is looking to stand up but Funke won't let him.
Stalker preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funke is on top in guard. #REVR#
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!
Stalker wants to get back to his feet but Funke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Funke throws a strike but Stalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stalker wanted to stand there but Funke had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funke is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funke throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funke.
Funke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stalker wants to stand up but Funke is controlling him. #T2#
Stalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funke tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Funke throws an elbow that misses. Stalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funke's guard. Nice move by Stalker!#REVB#
Stalker stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stalker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funke is looking for a sweep. Stalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funke is working hard here to advance position.
Funke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funke.
Funke wants to improve his position but instead Stalker has moved into half guard.
Funke tries to get to full guard but Stalker has control of the leg. #T3#
Funke has a hand on Stalker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stalker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Funke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funke tries to hold on but Stalker postures up.#T4#
Funke can't escape the position.
Funke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funke tries to get out of the position.
Stalker blocks Funke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Stalker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Stalker finds it's way through Funke's defenses.
Stalker misses with a head kick.
A combination from Stalker does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Stalker misses.
Stalker throws an overhand right that lands on Funke's shoulder, as Funke tries to avoid the shot.
Funke is looking to counter punch.
Funke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Funke moves into the clinch successfully.
Funke keeps control of Stalker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Funke stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Stalker 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funke lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Funke pulls guard successfully.
Funke wants to sweep but no luck.
Stalker wanted to stand there but Funke had control of the position. #SU2#
Stalker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Funke instigates a clinch.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Funke lands a nice uppercut.
Funke tries to work over Stalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Funke lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Funke to work.
Stalker is looking to break free of the clinch but Funke has double underhooks. #TD#
Funke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stalker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funke's guard.
Stalker stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke 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#
Funke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stalker tries to kick Funke off but Funke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Funke throws a strike but Stalker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Funke throwing strikes but missing.
Stalker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tobias Funke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funke throws a big elbow that misses.
Stalker wants to stand up but Funke is controlling him.
Funke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalker on the ground.
Funke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funke throws a big right hand that misses.
Funke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Funke is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalker has wrist control.
Funke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funke chips away with some ground and pound.
Funke throwing strikes from guard but Stalker blocks nicely.
Stalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funke.
Funke postures up in Stalker's guard and throws a big left but Stalker blocks it.
Funke passes Stalker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funke stops Stalker from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Stalker kicks Funke off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Funke takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker throws a right and a left that Funke avoids nicely.
Funke cracks Stalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Funke instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalker has had enough of the clinch but Funke keeps him there for the moment.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalker backwards.
Funke is leaning against Stalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Stalker tries to break the clinch but Funke is controlling the position.
Funke lands a body shot.
Stalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Funke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Funke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Funke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Funke!
A very excited looking Tobias Funke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: QFC Tournament 836 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Williamson scores with a leg kick.
Williamson lands a jab to the nose.
Dyddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dyddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williamson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Dyddy counters with a single leg into guard. Williamson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyddy passes Williamson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dyddy is looking for a kimura here.
Williamson is staying active underneath Dyddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dyddy working over Williamson with some ground and pound. Williamson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyddy is nestled in close to Williamson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dyddy is looking to advance position but Williamson won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Dyddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williamson keeps working.
Dyddy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williamson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dyddy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Dyddy trying to pass the guard but Williamson defending well.
Williamson is looking to improve his position.
Dyddy wants to free his trapped foot but Williamson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williamson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyddy.
Dyddy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williamson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dyddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dyddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williamson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
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. Dyddy connects with a nice short shot to Williamson's temple.
Dyddy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williamson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williamson is concentrating on defense, preventing Dyddy from advancing position.
Williamson is trying to control but Dyddy passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dyddy working the head and body with strikes.
Williamson tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Williamson is not content to let Dyddy control the position.
Dyddy working the ground and pound but Williamson is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyddy landing strikes.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Py Dyddy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Williamson tries to land a leg kick but Dyddy saw it coming and moves away.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyddy.
Dyddy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Dyddy walks into a straight right hand from Williamson.
Williamson stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyddy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Py Dyddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson tries to score with a low kick but Dyddy moves his leg out of the way.
Williamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Williamson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williamson throws a leg kick but Dyddy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Williamson misses.
Dyddy shoots in looking for a takedown but Williamson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dyddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Williamson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyddy throws a leg kick
and Williamson counters with a left and a right that stings Dyddy.
Dyddy misses with the combination.
Dyddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williamson to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
Don Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dyddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williamson as he jumps to the side.
Dyddy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Williamson scores with a jab.
Don Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson thuds a left hand into Dyddy's body.
Williamson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dyddy.
Williamson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dyddy blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Dyddy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyddy staying calm.
Dyddy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2##SUB#
Dyddy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dyddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williamson keeps working.
Williamson is trying to control Dyddy's posture but Dyddy avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyddy has control of an arm but Williamson manages to advance to Dyddy's back!
Dyddy is in bad spot here. #T3#
Dyddy is working hard here to advance position.
Williamson is trying to stick to Dyddy's back but Dyddy is turning into Williamson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williamson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dyddy.
Py Dyddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williamson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyddy is pushing down on Williamson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williamson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyddy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dyddy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williamson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyddy.
Dyddy thows a huge punch but Williamson dodges it nicely. #T4#
Dyddy is pressing down on Williamson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williamson is holding on for now.
Williamson is refusing to be controlled, as Dyddy sits in half guard.
Dyddy is really struggling to control Williamson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dyddy 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.
Dyddy throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Dyddy is controlling well.
Dyddy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dyddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williamson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dyddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dyddy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williamson misses with a low kick.
Williamson tests Dyddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williamson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dyddy throws out the jab.
Williamson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dyddy.
Williamson cracks a nice hook into Dyddy's ribs.#TD#
Dyddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Williamson's guard.
Dyddy wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Williamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dyddy advances position into side control!#T1#
Dyddy tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Dyddy stalls from top position.
Check out the look on Dyddy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Williamson is trying to improve his position.
Dyddy wants to control but Williamson is keeping him busy.
Dyddy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Williamson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dyddy wants to control but Williamson is keeping him busy.
Dyddy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dyddy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dyddy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dyddy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williamson tries to buck Dyddy off but Dyddy is having none of it.#T3#
Williamson wants to control but Dyddy postures up.
Williamson is not content to let Dyddy control the position.
Dyddy working the head with strikes.
Williamson dodges the ground and pound from Dyddy.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyddy tries to move to mount but Williamson blocks the move with his legs.
Williamson wants to control but Dyddy postures up.
Dyddy trying to control the action but Williamson 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.
Dyddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williamson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dyddy's head.
Dyddy walks into a stiff left hand from Williamson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Williamson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Dyddy from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Py Dyddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dyddy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Py Dyddy!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Py Dyddy!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Py Dyddy!

Py Dyddy wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.3
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Funke clinches.
Funke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Williams has been cut.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funke.
Funke taking a breather.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Funke dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Funke lands a shoulder strike.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Funke controls the action.
Funke scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Funke pushes Williams against the cage. Funke is working some dirty boxing. Funke pushes off with a quick right hook! Williams goes down! Williams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Funke moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!

Event: BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diefenbach enables Valentine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diefenbach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diefenbach controlling the position.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diefenbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diefenbach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diefenbach 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.
Diefenbach pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Valentine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diefenbach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diefenbach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diefenbach! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face as Diefenbach controls the position.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Diefenbach is working Valentine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diefenbach trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Diefenbach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diefenbach tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Valentine wants to control but Diefenbach postures up.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diefenbach off and has taken his back!
Diefenbach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB#
Diefenbach won't enjoy being in this position. Valentine looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diefenbach is tapping - it's over boys! Valentine picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Valentine!

Event: MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Vivian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vivian misses with a hook to the body
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vivian darts in trying to clinch
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Vivian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vivian!
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banks lands a jab.#T1#
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Vivian shoots in but no luck this time.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vivian gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Banks.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks lands with a straight right. Vivian didn't see that one coming.
Banks cracks the inside of Vivian's front leg.
Vivian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banks finds it's way round the side to connect with Vivian's head.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vivian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Vivian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Banks thumps Vivian with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Vivian loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks lands a head shot.
Vivian with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vivian on the side of the head.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks tests Vivian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Vivian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banks.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vivian's head backwards.
Vivian shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Banks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nash Banks 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#
Vivian misses with a takedown
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Vivian clinches up against the cage.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a low kick, right behind Vivian 's knee.
Vivian misses with a hook
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Vivian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vivian.
Banks cracks the inside of Vivian's front leg.
Vivian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vivian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vivian goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Vivian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kieta Vivian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Banks digs a good body shot into Vivian's ribs.
Vivian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banks to score with a decent uppercut.
Banks throws a good cross that connects.
Banks connects with the punch.
Nash Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks connects with a leg kick. Vivian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
Vivian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Vivian ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vivian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Vivian.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Banks.
Vivian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banks cracks Vivian with an open hand slap.
Vivian shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vivian thinking. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks catches Vivian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Vivian backing up. Vivian nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Banks there.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Banks.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Vivian fails to land the takedown.
Banks throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nash Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Vivian shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vivian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Vivian's head back.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looks to land a combination but Vivian avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
Nash Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vivian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vivian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
Vivian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters with a right hand to the body.
Vivian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vivian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Banks lands.
Vivian closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Vivian pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Vivian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vivian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vivian off to one side.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks tests Vivian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vivian 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.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vivian with a poor takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Vivian shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Banks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vivian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vivians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Vivian throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vivian looks to clinch
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!
Vivian shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nash Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banks scores with the left hand. Vivian knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kieta Vivian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Vivian tries to clinch
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vivian with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Vivian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Vivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks connects with an inside leg kick.
Vivian seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Stavros misses the shot to the body.
Stavros throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Stavros throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stavros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Martin tries to counter it with a takedown but Stavros pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stavros throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Martin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stavros throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Martin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stavros tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stavros trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros looking to control.
Stavros 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##T1#
Stavros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stavros controlling the action here.#SUB#
Stavros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Stavros eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stavros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stavros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stavros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin wants to control but Stavros is keeping busy.
Martin is staying active underneath Stavros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stavros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stavros thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stavros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stavros not doing much here. #T3#
Stavros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martin!
Martin blocking the ground and pound.
Stavros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poor strikes thrown by Stavros there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Stavros's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stavros lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Stavros's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Stavros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stavros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stavros breaks from Martin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Stavros moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martin has worked his arm free - good work by Martin!
Stavros throwing strikes but Martin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stavros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stavros regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panayiotis Stavros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stavros throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stavros lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Stavros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stavros swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stavros misses the jab.
Martin tries to clinch but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros moves away from the strike by Martin.
Stavros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Martin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stavros!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stavros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stavros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stavros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Stavros is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stavros seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Stavros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stavros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Stavros connects with a nice short shot to Martin's temple.
Stavros uses his free foot to push down on Martin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martin.
Stavros content just to control the position here. #T2#
Martin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stavros.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Stavros's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Stavros working for a submission but Martin is keeping him at bay.
Martin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stavros landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Stavros has hold of Martin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Stavros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martin blocking the ground and pound.
Stavros looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stavros landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Stavros connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Stavros is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Martin blocking the ground and pound.
Stavros looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stavros is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stavros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stavros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panayiotis Stavros dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stavros shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin lands with a straight right. Stavros didn't see that one coming.
Stavros throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Stavros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stavros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Stavros keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Stavros throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stavros lands a head shot.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Stavros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Stavros from controlling successfully.
Stavros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stavros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stavros wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it. #T2#
Stavros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stavros throws an elbow but Martin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stavros controls the position.
Martin parries the strikes from Stavros easily there. Stavros is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Martin to escape.
Stavros trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Stavros working the head and body with strikes.
Stavros has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Martin!#SUB#
Martin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stavros. #T3#
Martin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stavros.
Stavros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stavros postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martin looks a forlorn figure.
Stavros scoring with strikes but Martin is staying in there.
Stavros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stavros with a couple of short strikes.
Panayiotis Stavros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stavros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape. #SUB#
Stavros working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Martin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Stavros! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Panayiotis Stavros!

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