Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018

#R1#
Yaj takes a swing at Balisi's ribcage but misses.
Balisi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yaj counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That kick from Yaj tenderised Balisi's leg. Balisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Balisi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Yaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Balisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Balisi misses.
Yaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Balisi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yaj eats them both and turns towards Balisi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Balisi is looking to clinch.
Yaj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balisi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Balisi. Those never looked like landing.
Balisi misses with a double jab
and Yaj counters with a thumping low kick.
Yaj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balisi misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Yaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yaj.
Yaj crunches a lovely knee into Balisi's ribcage.
Balisi looks winded!
Yaj working Balisi over with knees to the body.
Yaj crunches a lovely knee into Balisi's ribcage.
Balisi takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Yaj.
Yaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yaj is leaning against Balisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj works on Balisi's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ambo Balisi has been cut.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balisi or not.
Yaj cracks Balisi with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Yaj is struggling to control the position.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balisi.
Yaj working Balisi over with knees to the body.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balisi.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balisi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaj digs a right hand underneath Balisi's ribcage. Balisi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yaj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balisi backwards.
Yaj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yaj stops a takedown attempt from Balisi.
Yaj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yaj stalling the fight.
Yaj pushes Balisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Yaj lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
Yaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balisi's defenses.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Balisi is rocked!
Yaj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj lands a big knee to the head and Balisi goes down! Yaj pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eon Yaj!
A relieved looking Eon Yaj 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: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1#
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo tries to clinch
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Matonen sends Aldo down but not out. Matonen dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Matonen dominates the positioning.
Matonen working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Aldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matonen is controlling him well.
Matonen just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo slips under a jab from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab. #T2#
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Aldo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018

#R1#
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Putin.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hetfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad.
Hetfield scores with a hook.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hetfield!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin connects with a jab.
Hetfield lands a nice shot that snaps Putin's head back.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Putin misses with a combination
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Hetfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Putin. Putin tries to recover but Hetfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Putin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
After winning the bout, James Hetfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1##TD#
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.#SUB#
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gravano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alves asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gravano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Gravano is defending well. #SUB#
Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura but Gravano is defending well. #SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alves is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.#SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura but Gravano is defending well.
Gravano pushes Alves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Alves has an Americana. Gravano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alves is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alves hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Franco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling. #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Franco'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.
Putin is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Putin manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Putin. #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Putin shrugs off.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.#T2#
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.#BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
Putin blocks the elbow strike.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin is trying to break free.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin prevents a body shot from Franco.
Putin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco is looking for a counter combo.
Franco tries to clinch up.#CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Franco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Dmitry Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Franco working aggressively here. #BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Franco tries to clinch up.
Pedro Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Franco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Franco rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Franco to work.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Franco forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
Putin avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage. #BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
and Putin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Franco is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin feints the counter takedown.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Franco closes the distance but Putin moves to the side
and Putin counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco blocks a head kick by Putin. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Franco's knee but Franco avoids it well.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Franco closes the distance but Putin moves to the side #TD2#
and Putin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Putin. #T1##SU2#
Putin gets to his feet. Franco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Putin misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Franco sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves away
and Putin counters with a head kick. That will keep Franco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco misses with some punches.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franco prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Franco.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Putin in his tracks for a moment.
Putin tries to circle away but Franco has him pinned against the cage.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin is trying to break free.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
Putin blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco lands an elbow just above Putin 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franco is working Putin over against the cage.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Franco.
I think Franco 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Blaze in a clinch. #BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Aldo has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Aldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaze is trying to defend but Aldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Blaze moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Aldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up. #T3#
Aldo stops Blaze from standing up.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Blaze is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aldo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aldo rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo manages to pull guard.
Blaze wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Blaze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Blaze wants to get up but he can't break Aldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Blaze wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aldo's closed guard. He's half up but Aldo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aldo pivots and extends the arm, Blaze falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aldo! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Santana Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

Event: TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Balisi clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Gaspar.
Gaspar prevents a body shot from Balisi. #TD#
Gaspar pulls guard successfully.
Gaspar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Lock and Roll Gym inform me that Balisi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gaspar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balisi defends it easily.
Gaspar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaspar has a closed guard, preventing Balisi from standing up.
Balisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaspar is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gaspar wants to pass the guard but Balisi is keeping the position.#T1#
Balisi is looking to stand up but Gaspar isn't so interested in that idea.
Balisi is trying to control the position but Gaspar postures up.
Gaspar passes Balisi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaspar is keen to just control but Balisi is a slippery customer.
Gaspar wants to pass the guard but Balisi is defending well. #SUB#
Gaspar seems to be looking for submissions. #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.#SUB#
Gaspar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balisi is just riding it out for now. Gaspar eventually gives up the hold.
Balisi pushes Gaspar off looking to stand but Gaspar dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Gaspar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaspar is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Gaspar moves into full mount! Balisi won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Gaspar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Balisi is on top in guard.
Balisi wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Balisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Balisi trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Balisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
Balisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balisi keeps trying to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaspar holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Balisi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaspar keeping moving, preventing Balisi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Gaspar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Gaspar has closed the distance and engaged Balisi in a clinch. #TD2#
Balisi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gaspar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diego Gaspar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaspar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gaspar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaspar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balisi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balisi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaspar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gaspar controls Balisi momentarily but Balisi frees himself. #SUB2#
Balisi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaspar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaspar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaspar! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Balisi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gaspar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaspar is looking to take a break and control but Balisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Balisi pushes Gaspar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gaspar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gaspar trying to control the action but Balisi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaspar tries for a kimura but Balisi is defending well. #T3#
Gaspar trying to control the action but Balisi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaspar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balisi, who protects the arm well.
Balisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Gaspar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaspar prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gaspar is trying to get an arm triangle but Balisi is defending well. #SUB#
Gaspar is trying to get an arm triangle but Balisi is defending well. #SUB#
Gaspar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balisi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gaspar tries for a kimura but Balisi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaspar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balisi keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Gaspar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gaspar closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gaspar pulls guard successfully.
Balisi pushes down on Gaspar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaspar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balisi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balisi's back!#SUB#
Gaspar looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gaspar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Balisi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Balisi trying to control the hands but Gaspar won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaspar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balisi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1##SUB#
Gaspar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Balisi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Balisi trying to get back to his feet but Gaspar is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gaspar looking for the RNC. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gaspar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Gaspar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Gaspar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Balisi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Balisi showing good submission defense here.
Balisi is trying to get back to his feet but Gaspar has full control of the position and if anything, Balisi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diego Gaspar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gaspar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Gaspar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Balisi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Gaspar has got one arm under Balisi's chin. This could be trouble... Balisi trying to control the other hand but Gaspar gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Balisi has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Gaspar!

Event: ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gravano stalling in the clinch but Experiment Il improves position.
Gravano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gravano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravano is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Gravano looks winded!#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Gravano with a series of wild strikes but Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il sets himself, and Gravano steps forward looking for the clinch! Experiment Il avoids it this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat.
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Gravano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Experiment Il takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Experiment Il knocks Gravano to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Gravano is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment Il content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gravano is still in real trouble! Can Experiment Il finish him?#T2#
Experiment Il is putting a hurting on Gravano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gravano seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il staying calm.
Gravano is pushing Experiment Il's head away, looking to escape. Experiment Il manages to hold on to the position though.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.#T3#
Experiment Il is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il continues to stall.
Experiment Il's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano pushes Experiment Il away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Experiment Il gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gravano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravano throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gravano just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
Gravano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravano misses with a combination #CL#
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravano's calf.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Experiment Il in a clinch. #BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment Il will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment Il.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Gravano throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Gravano misses with a body kick.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Gravano moves to clinch but Experiment Il breaks away
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gravano throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Sammy Gravano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il. #CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravano off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Experiment Il and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Gravano throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravano throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Gravano is countered with a crisp right hand from Experiment Il that sends him to the canvas! Experiment Il follows him to the mat into side control.
Experiment Il controlling the position. #T3#
Gravano taking a bit of punishment here - Experiment Il scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gravano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Experiment Il has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gravano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gravano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Further stalling from Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the body.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Gravano 's knee.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment Il catches Gravano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a huge left! Gravano is in big trouble! He's backing up but Experiment Il isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gravano from any more damage. A dominating finish by Experiment Il!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Angry Birds War 129
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad. #CL2#
The Crab has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from The Crab.
The Crab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
The Crab misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from The Crab - that landed with a thud.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
The Crab manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putin defends well.#SU#
Putin stands up from The Crab's guard - Putin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The Crab darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for The Crab. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Putin.
The Crab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Putin throws a head kick but The Crab moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The Crab bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.#T3#
Putin misses with an uppercut
and The Crab counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Putin with a hook.
Putin throws a nice head kick!
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putin misses with a double jab.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by The Crab and move into the clinch.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin misses with a double jab
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Putin ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
The Crab lunges at Putin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putin's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
The Crab cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Putin throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab with a hook.#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
The Crab closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Putin! The Crab dives in looking to finish! Putin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!

Event: ABW 124 Potter - Bhullar
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1#
Viv takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Gravano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viv.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv dodges the punch combination from Gravano. #TD#
Viv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viv showed some decent athleticism there.
Gravano is trying to stand. #SUB#
Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv working over Gravano with some ground and pound. Gravano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Gravano's head. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Gravano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage. #T1#
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Viv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gravano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gravano is trying to stand up here but Viv is controlling him well.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gravano is trying to stand.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gravano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gravano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Gravano drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Gravano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Viv wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Viv regains half guard, as Gravano was trying to land strikes.
Viv striking from half guard on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv is trying to maintain the position but Gravano is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Lock and Roll Gym inform me that Gravano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viv tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Viv scores with a few weak punches.
Viv landing rabbit punches to the side of Gravano's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB#
Viv actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Viv punching from the bottom.
Gravano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viv landing a few short strikes. #SUB#
Viv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravano pulls his head out easily.
Viv flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gravano.
Viv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano stops Viv from getting back to his feet.
Viv gets full guard.#SUB#
Viv has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gravano doesn't defend quickly enough and Viv has managed to lock this one up! Can Gravano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Viv on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chosu Viv!

Event: PFC 26 Stone vs Li
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qwe is looking to counter punch.
Qwe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Qwe lands a high kick!
Qwe misses with a head kick.
And Aldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Qwe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qwe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Qwe tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qwe.
Qwe scores with a decent looking hook.
Qwe lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo wants to clinch.#T1#
Qwe throws a shot to the body.
Qwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo 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.
Aldo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Qwe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Aldo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asd Qwe!
A very excited looking Asd Qwe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gravano. No joy for Long on that attempt. #CL2#
Gravano pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Long working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Long misses.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Long shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravano sprawls well. Gravano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gravano darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
Gravano jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gravano keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gravano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Long tries to clinch there but Gravano circles away.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Long.
Gravano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravano lands a leg kick that knocks Long off balance momentarily.
Gravano throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Sammy Gravano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Gravano gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Brandon Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Gravano.
Long tries to break the clinch but Gravano is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Long tries to clinch but Gravano is having none of it.
Gravano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
Gravano has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gravano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gravano moves into range and clinches up with Long.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravano has double underhooks.
Long is trying to break free.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gravano as he jumps to the side.
Long takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Long.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Gravano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long scores with a hook to the body. Gravano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Long lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Long.
Gravano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravano blocks a leg kick.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Long misses
and Gravano counters with a one-two to the body.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Long misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Long misses.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Long misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gravano tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Gravano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long shoots in and drives through. Gravano sprawls well.#KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravano takes one to the side of the head.
Gravano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Gravano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Long is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravano.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravano avoids the head kick by Long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Long's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gravano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Long if he has to take too many more of those.
Long seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long tries a body shot but Gravano blocks it.
Gravano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long takes a swing at Gravano's ribcage but misses.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Gravano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano scores with a jab.
Gravano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Long.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Long throws a hook but Gravano blocks it.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravano! But no joy.#T1##CL2#
Gravano clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Gravano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Gravano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravano. Gravano obviously looking to wear him down.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long tries to land a front kick but Gravano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gravano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gravano wants it to stay on the feet.
Gravano circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Long backs off Gravano throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravano has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long is looking to clinch.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
Gravano lands a nice looking body kick.
Long is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Long throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravano defends it nicely.
Gravano connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravano throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravano feints the counter takedown.
Gravano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravano is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Gravano circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Gravano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sammy Gravano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravano connects with a body shot that sends Long's belly button to the back.
Gravano throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Gravano takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gravano manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Gravano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gravano pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Long shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gravano prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Gravano won't allow it. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gravano defends well and Long ends up having to push Gravano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gravano lands a head kick. Long smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Brandon Long's cut is getting worse.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Long.
Long misses with an uppercut.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Long.#CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gravano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gravano has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long wants to break free but Gravano has control.
Gravano wants a takedown.
Gravano jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravano has him pressed against the cage.
Gravano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gravano landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Long's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gravano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Long throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Long lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Gravano clinches. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Gravano throws a hook but Long avoids it easily.
Gravano scores with a head kick. Long tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gravano keeps the fight on the outside.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano throws a right hand that Long ducks under and follows up with a left that Long also avoids with ease.
Long tries to clinch but Gravano moves out of range.
Long throws a shot from downtown. Gravano moves away and avoids it.
Long tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gravano avoids the head kick by Long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Gravano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravano with a hook.
Long throws a body punch but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano tries to clinch but Long moves out of range.
Gravano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Gravano scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Long.
Gravano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Long takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Gravano has Long up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Gravano scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano ducks right into an uppercut from Long. #CL2#
Gravano has Long up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Long misses the jab.#CL#
Long moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gravano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Long regains guard.
Long preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravano is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long looking to control.
Gravano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Gravano prevents Long from getting back to his feet.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Long 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#
Gravano tries to kick Long off but Long keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Gravano pushes Long off and gets back to his feet.
Long swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Gravano moves into the clinch.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravano has double underhooks. #TD2#
Gravano pulls guard. #SU#
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Long has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gravano.
Long will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gravano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long misses with the combination.
Long fails with the takedown.
Long fails to land the takedown.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gravano looking for a takedown.
Sammy Gravano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Gravano keeps him there for the moment.
Long misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gravano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Gravano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravano 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Gravano!

Event: ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018

#R1#
Tjack misses with a looping right.
Tjack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tjack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Putin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tjack to counter with a crisp jab.
Tjack jabs at Putin's body.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Tjack misses.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otto Tjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tjack digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tjack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Putin momentarily.
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tjack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tjack blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tjack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Putin throws a right hand that Tjack ducks under and follows up with a left that Tjack also avoids with ease.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tjack finish him?
Tjack cracks Putin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Putin falls to his knees and Tjack doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Tjack!
Otto Tjack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravano.
Nice defenses there by Gravano.#CL#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modesto, pushing him back against the cage.
Modesto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modesto.
Modesto is leaning against Gravano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Modesto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Modesto has him pressed against the cage.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Modesto.
Modesto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gravano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Modesto's brow.
Gravano tries to stall but Modesto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Modesto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Modesto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Modesto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Modesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravano backwards.
A short uppercut from Modesto.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Modesto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Modesto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Modesto.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Gravano's head. #ROC2#
Gravano is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Oh Gravano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Gravano's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Modesto gets through Gravano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modesto slows down the pace here. #T2#
Modesto lands a left hand.
Modesto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gravano seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Modesto throws an overhand right that lands on Gravano's shoulder, as Gravano tries to avoid the shot.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Modesto takes one to the side of the head.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
Modesto jabs Gravano right on the nose. Gravano blinks but takes it well.
Modesto moves out of range of the body kick.
Gravano misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto dodges the punch combination from Gravano.
Gravano moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Gravano jabs at Modesto's body.
Modesto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano misses with a body kick.
Modesto lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Modesto misses.
Gravano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Modesto checks a low kick from Gravano.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Modesto is avoiding it.
Modesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravano doesn't manage to clinch there - Modesto circles away.
Modesto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Modesto scores with a jab to the head.
Modesto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Modesto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano wants to clinch up but Modesto keeps it at a distance.
Gravano throws a push kick but Modesto slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Modesto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Modesto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Modesto looks to land a right hand but Gravano moved out of range.
Gravano staying out of range there.
Modesto scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravano should have avoided that one. #CL#
Gravano gets a clinch.
Modesto lands a left hand. #BC#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Modesto circles away.
Modesto scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Modesto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravano closes the distance but Modesto moves to the side
and Modesto counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Modesto has knocked Gravano down with a huge combo! Modesto steps away and waves a wobbly Gravano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Gravano has been cut.
Gravano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Modesto counters with a crisp right that sends Gravano to the canvas! Modesto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
A relieved looking Carlos Francisco Modesto 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: PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Drysdale cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.#TD2#
Drysdale gets caught flat footed, as Aldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drysdale pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage.
Drysdale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU2#
Drysdale is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Drysdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Drysdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A left lands for Drysdale.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Aldo tries to move into range but Drysdale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Drysdale.
Drysdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Aldo clinches up with Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage.
Drysdale presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldo is trying to drag Drysdale to the mat but Drysdale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Aldo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drysdale regains guard.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard.
Aldo advances position into side control!#T2##SU2#
Aldo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drysdale controlling the position well.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Drysdale is defending well. #T3#
Drysdale trying to control here. #SUB2#
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drysdale sees it coming and defends easily.
Drysdale works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Aldo stands and steps away. Drysdale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Drysdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Drysdale clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drysdale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drysdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drysdale has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Aldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drysdale fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drysdale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Drysdale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Drysdale throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drysdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drysdale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drysdale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Drysdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drysdale.
Drysdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aldo lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard. #T1#
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Aldo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aldo postures up.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drysdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drysdale pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn Drysdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drysdale misses with a straight left.
Aldo moves out of range as Drysdale strikes.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Drysdale misses the target.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drysdale throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Drysdale to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
and Drysdale counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Aldo! He's just covering up as Drysdale starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorn Drysdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thorn Drysdale made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Gravano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravano misses with a low kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly.
Gravano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Kelly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gravano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kelly forces the positional change into back control. #T1##SUB#
Kelly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gravano! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kelly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Kelly!

Event: PFC 6 Tournament Semi Finals
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Chuck dives in and grabs Putin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Putin pushes down on Chuck's head and hops out.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chuck.
Chuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin misses with the combination.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chuck circles away quickly and effectively.
Chuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chuck somewhat.
Chuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Putin misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putin's guard.
Chuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Chuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Chuck passes into half guard.
Chuck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chuck passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Chuck is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Putin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Putin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chuck lands a big elbow.
Putin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuck on the ground.#T3#
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuck unloading with bombs!
Chuck scoring with strikes but Putin is staying in there. #SU2#
Chuck stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Putin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putin's guard.#ES#
Putin kicks Chuck off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chuck.
Chuck shoots in but Putin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Chuck tries to get set, Putin tries to push him back and clinch up but Chuck manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Chuck 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Putin as Chuck shoots in.
Putin tries to bum rush Chuck with a series of wild strikes but Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Putin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChuck.
Some bone on bone action there as Chuck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chuck lands a high kick!
Putin looks to land a body kick but Chuck moved away.
Putin avoids the head kick by Chuck.
Chuck slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Putin tries to score with a low kick but Chuck moves his leg out of the way.
Putin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Putin.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Chuck moves out of range easily.
Putin misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Chuck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putin to the ground. Chuck is now in Putin's guard.
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 Dmitry Putin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Dmitry Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
Putin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Putin throws a right and a left that Chuck avoids nicely.
Chuck shoots for a takedown but Putin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
Chuck goes for a double leg but Putin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Putin continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Chuck.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Chuck down.
Chuck tries a head kick but it misses.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin throws a series of punches but Chuck moves out of range.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?
Chuck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Chuck tries to get set, Putin tries to push him back and clinch up but Chuck manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin misses with the combination. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chuck.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chuck.
Chuck is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Chuck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Putin's guard.
Putin wants to stand but Chuck is controlling the position.
Chuck sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chuck is controlling him.
Putin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chuck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chuck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chuck shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Chuck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chuck wants to take a breather but Putin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chuck stops Putin from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Chuck is looking for a kimura here.
Rock Chuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Chuck works his way into full mount! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Putin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the head.
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck wants to control the pace but Putin is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chuck looking for a guillotine from mount but Putin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rock Chuck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin misses with a body kick.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Chuck gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chuck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Putin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chuck tries to get the hooks in deep but Putin pushed the leg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Putin won't enjoy being in this position. Chuck looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Putin is tapping - it's over boys! Chuck picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toshiyuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toshiyuki tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
Toshiyuki jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin throws a right hand that Toshiyuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Toshiyuki also avoids with ease.
Toshiyuki tries to counter with a clinch but Putin shakes him off and moves away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshiyuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki moves away from the strike by Putin.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Putin moves into the clinch.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Toshiyuki missing with knees to the body.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Toshiyuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toshiyuki is looking for a takedown.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at Blackscar Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toshiyuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toshiyuki, right into the meat.
Toshiyuki avoids the head kick by Putin.
Toshiyuki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toshiyuki throws a low kick but Putin avoids it.
Toshiyuki tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
Putin swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Putin drops Toshiyuki with a beautiful combination! Toshiyuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Putin is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toshiyuki moves away.
Toshiyuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Toshiyuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Putin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Toshiyuki moves out of range easily.
Toshiyuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Putin scores with a three punch combo!
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Toshiyuki dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Putin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toshiyuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin connects with a high kick. #T3##TD2#
Toshiyuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putin on his heels. He'll look to pass Putin's guard now, I'm sure.
Toshiyuki stops Putin from standing up.
Toshiyuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Toshiyuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Toshiyuki looking to pass the guard.
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toshiyuki is controlling him.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Toshiyuki is standing up over Putin. Putin looks to escape but Toshiyuki dives into side control.
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes. #ES#
Putin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Putin moves out of range as Toshiyuki throws a body kick.
Putin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toshiyuki sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Toshiyuki throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Putin throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Putin tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Putin misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toshiyuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toshiyuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toshiyuki has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Toshiyuki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Putin lands a head kick. Toshiyuki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Toshiyuki lands a head shot.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toshiyuki checks it well. #T1#
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Toshiyuki off balance momentarily.
Putin throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin misses with a hook. Toshiyuki ducked under it nicely.
Toshiyuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin attempts a counter takedown but Toshiyuki avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Putin misses #CL2#
and Toshiyuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin tries to break the clinch but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
Toshiyuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Putin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Toshiyuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Putin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshiyuki has double underhooks.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki misses with a knee strike.
Putin tries to circle away but Toshiyuki has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Toshiyuki has picked Putin up - he's going for a ride! Toshiyuki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshiyuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toshiyuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toshiyuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is trying to stand back up but Toshiyuki is controlling him
Toshiyuki trying to control from Putin's half guard. Putin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Toshiyuki is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toshiyuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toshiyuki.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toshiyuki.#TD2#
Toshiyuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Putin sprawls well initially but Toshiyuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshiyuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Putin circles away.
Putin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Putin slaps away a takedown attempt from Toshiyuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dmitry Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin lands a high kick!
Putin is looking to slow Toshiyuki down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.
Putin tries to circle away but Toshiyuki has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Putin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Toshiyuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Toshiyuki stalling the fight.
Toshiyuki landing knees to the body. #T1#
Putin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Toshiyuki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Putin regains guard.
Putin is looking to stand up but Toshiyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
Toshiyuki postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toshiyuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toshiyuki passes into half guard.
Toshiyuki passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Putin is trying to stand.
Toshiyuki landing punches.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki tries to control but Putin wriggling away. #T3#
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki landing strikes from the mount and Putin is in trouble!
Toshiyuki lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Putin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Toshiyuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Putin hang on?
Toshiyuki looking to control but Putin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putin really wants to buck Toshiyuki off and get back to his feet.
Putin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Toshiyuki landing shots from mount.
Putin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee warns Putin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Toshiyuki with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Toshiyuki's attempts to control the action.
Putin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Toshiyuki breaks from Putin's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishi Toshiyuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Putin!
After the fight, Dmitry Putin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.

Event: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gravano. No joy for Pocc on that attempt. #TD#
Pocc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pocc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Pocc connects with a nice short shot to Gravano's temple.
We've been hearing that Pocc has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gravano is trying to stand.
Pocc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pocc lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Pocc connects with a nice short shot to Gravano's temple.
Gravano has hold of Pocc's hands but Pocc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gravano is not content to let Pocc control the position.#SUB#
Pocc has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gravano defend it? Pocc steps over the head and cranks it - Gravano is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pocc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tusing Pocc!
A relieved looking Tusing Pocc 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: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Drysdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drysdale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Drysdale counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Drysdale. Those never looked like landing.
Drysdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Drysdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drysdale stuffs the takedown.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drysdale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Drysdale.
Aldo throws a push kick but Drysdale slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Drysdale shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Drysdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drysdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Drysdale.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.#TD2#
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Aldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working. #T2#
Drysdale working away.
Aldo tries to control but Drysdale manages to take his back.
Drysdale throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drysdale struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aldo trying to control the position but Drysdale manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Aldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Drysdale looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Drysdale struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aldo covers up after that shot from Drysdale.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drysdale cracks Aldo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Aldo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Drysdale looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Drysdale misses with punches from the back.
Drysdale trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Aldo is really stuck here.
Aldo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4##SUB2#
Drysdale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drysdale is hanging on to Aldo's back as he tries to escape.
Aldo trying to control the hands but Drysdale won't let him.
Drysdale is looking to control Aldo but Aldo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Drysdale lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Aldo breaks Drysdale's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Drysdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Drysdale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drysdale tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drysdale to the ground. Drysdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drysdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drysdale shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Aldo forces Drysdale back against the cage and clinches.
Aldo is working for takedown but Drysdale is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo is working for takedown but Drysdale is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drysdale pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Drysdale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drysdale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##ES#
Aldo kicks Drysdale off and gets to his feet.
Drysdale misses with a straight left.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drysdale steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Drysdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Drysdale is predictable there #TD#
and Aldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aldo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drysdale is on top in guard. #REVB#
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drysdale is controlling him. #SUB#
Drysdale lying in Aldo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aldo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Drysdale taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravano lands with a nice combination. Blaze backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze feints a jab promting Gravano to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gravano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze cracks Gravano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaze with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Gravano is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination. #KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Blaze tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Blaze back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Gravano throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Blaze.
A lazy body kick from Gravano
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Blaze misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gravano instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammy Gravano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Gravano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Gravano tries to work over Blaze's front leg with a kick but Blaze checks it.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gravano unleashes a big counter combination but Blaze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gravano feints and then cracks Blaze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaze down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravano. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravano wants to clinch but Blaze slips to the side
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravano moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaze stuns Gravano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Gravano tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Blaze counter with a right hand. #T2#
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravano misses with a hook.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Gravano looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze moves out of range as Gravano throws a body kick.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Gravano gets a clinch.
Blaze keeps control of Gravano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Blaze lands a jab.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gravano.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze has a takedown stuffed.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravano misses with a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Gravano.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Blaze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gravano pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santana Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gravano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Blaze gets tackled into the cage by Gravano. Gravano maintains the clinch. #BC#
Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Blaze tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravano tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gravano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravano tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Gravano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Gravano tries to clinch but Blaze moves away
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravano on the side of the head.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gravano on the side of the head.
Donk. Blaze catches Gravano right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Blaze finds it's target.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Gravano, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Gravano against the cage but Gravano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gravano throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gravano but Gravano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Gravano tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
Blaze scores with the left hand. Gravano knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gravano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze scores with a hook.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
A head kick by Gravano misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.#T2#
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravano.
Gravano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaze fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santana Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gravano stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gravano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravano is keeping the position for now.
Blaze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blaze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Gravano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gravano fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Gravano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravano stuffs the takedown attempt from Blaze. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Blaze clobbers Gravano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravano looks to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Blaze slips a jab from Gravano.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gravano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze cracks Gravano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Gravano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravano moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gravano misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Gravano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Gravano.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gravano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gravano.
Sammy Gravano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaze with a jab.
Blaze throws a combination. Gravano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Gravano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Gravano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravano misses with a combination
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gravano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze looks to land a combination. Gravano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze scores with a jab. Gravano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gravano misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze thuds a left hand into Gravano's body.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Gravano avoids nicely.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Blaze.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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