Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 69: My Battle
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Escrima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rowanda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escrima counters with a left to the body.
Rowanda loads up on a big right hand but Escrima slips the punch.
Rowanda throws a right hand that misses
and Escrima counters with a nice body shot.
Rowanda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rowanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut.
Rowanda throws a hook but Escrima avoids it easily.
Rowanda connects with a nice looking jab.
Escrima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escrima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowanda throws a leg kick but Escrima moved away.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut
and Escrima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rowanda throws a hook but Escrima blocks it.
Escrima throws out a counter right but Rowanda avoids it with no problem.
Rowanda throws a leg kick
and Escrima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowanda looks to land a right hand but Escrima moved out of range.#T1#
Rowanda misses with a body shot.
Escrima ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.#CL2#
Escrima rushes Rowanda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escrima takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escrima lands with a short shot to the head.
Rowanda tries to throw a body punch but Escrima avoids it by throwing Rowanda back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escrima fails to land.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda tries to throw a body punch but Escrima avoids it by throwing Rowanda back against the cage.
Escrima tries a body shot but Rowanda blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rowanda fails to land.
Escrima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rowanda misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Escrima.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Escrima.
Escrima lands with a right to the head.
Rowanda tries to work over Escrima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowanda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Escrima.
Escrima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rowanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escrima.
Escrima is trying to pull guard but Rowanda has him pressed against the cage.
Escrima lands a left hand.
Escrima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Escrima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
Rowanda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Rowanda gets through Escrima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rowanda misses with the head strike.
Escrima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rowanda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escrima's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowanda.
Rowanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Escrima.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Rowanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escrima.
Rowanda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Escrima blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Escrima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escrima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rowanda backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowanda.
Escrima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Rowanda lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowanda.
Rowanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rowanda fails to land.
Escrima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escrima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda pushes Escrima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rowanda lands a nice elbow.
Escrima presses Rowanda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowanda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escrima avoids the elbow strike from Rowanda, against the cage.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima tries a body shot but Rowanda blocks it.
Rowanda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rowanda blocks a body shot from Escrima. #T4#
Escrima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rowanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Escrima lands a right hand.
Escrima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escrima lands a nice shot to the body.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
Escrima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Escrima wants a takedown but no success here.
Riaq Rowanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Escrima.
Good body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a body punch.
Escrima lands with a left to the head.
Rowanda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rowanda.
Rowanda lands a right hand.
Escrima lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Rowanda.
Rowanda misses with the head strike.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Escrima blocks an elbow strike from Rowanda.
Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Rowanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rowanda misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Escrima 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#
Escrima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rowanda misses with a hook. Escrima ducked under it nicely.
Escrima scores with a sloppy right hand. Rowanda should have avoided that one.
Escrima lands a really nice looking cross but Rowanda seems unphased.
Rowanda swings for the body but Escrima moves out of range.
Escrima misses with the combination.
Escrima lands a jab to the head.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowanda misses with a hook
and Escrima counters with a nice uppercut.
Rowanda scores with a sloppy right hand. Escrima should have avoided that one.
Miguel Escrima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rowanda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rowanda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escrima.
Rowanda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Escrima.
Rowanda misses with an uppercut. Escrima saw that one coming.
Rowanda throws a lazy uppercut
and Escrima counters with a nice uppercut.
Rowanda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escrima.
Escrima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escrima lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Rowanda closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Escrima.
Escrima lands a body punch.
Escrima lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Rowanda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escrima misses with a body punch.
Rowanda tries to throw a body punch but Escrima avoids it by throwing Rowanda back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Escrima decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowanda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Escrima looking for a guillotine here but Rowanda defends easily. #SUB2#
Escrima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowanda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Escrima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowanda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escrima's head.#SUB2#
Escrima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rowanda defends it easily.
Escrima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2#
Escrima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowanda defends well.#SUB2#
Rowanda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escrima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowanda has managed to get both his arms back between Escrima's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rowanda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Rowanda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escrima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rowanda has managed to get both his arms back between Escrima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Escrima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rowanda passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Escrima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowanda pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escrima is breathing heavily.
Rowanda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Rowanda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escrima keeps working.
Rowanda is nestled in close to Escrima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rowanda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escrima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rowanda winds up and cracks Escrima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escrima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Escrima manages to get to full guard.
Rowanda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Escrima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowanda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowanda working some strikes from top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Escrima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Rowanda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escrima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowanda has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Rowanda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rowanda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rowanda trying to land knees to the body.
Escrima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rowanda gets through Escrima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda misses with an elbow strike.
Rowanda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escrima tries to throw a body punch but Rowanda avoids it by throwing Escrima back against the cage.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda misses with a punch to the body.
Escrima lands with a short shot to the head.
Escrima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rowanda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowanda lands a nice uppercut.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rowanda.
Rowanda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escrima has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Escrima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escrima tries to pull guard but Rowanda won't allow it.
Riaq Rowanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Escrima.
Rowanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Rowanda.
Rowanda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escrima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escrima blocks a body shot from Rowanda.
Escrima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowanda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowanda can't find room to land a body shot as Escrima controls the action.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rowanda misses with the head strike.
Rowanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda lands an uppercut.
Escrima blocks an uppercut.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Rowanda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escrima.
Rowanda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riaq Rowanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Escrima is rocked!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rowanda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escrima is still on wobbly legs! Can Rowanda finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escrima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Escrima.
Knees to the body from Rowanda.
Rowanda misses with some punches.
Escrima prevents a body shot from Rowanda.
Nice elbow from Rowanda.
Riaq Rowanda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escrima fails to land.
Rowanda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rowanda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escrima misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowanda.
Rowanda blocks an uppercut.
Rowanda blocking some punches.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima seems to have recovered his senses.
Rowanda prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima blocking some punches. #T3#
Escrima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rowanda has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
Escrima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rowanda works on Escrima's body with a couple of short punches.
Escrima dodges an elbow strike from Rowanda.
Escrima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escrima lands a right hand.
Rowanda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rowanda gets through Escrima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rowanda misses with some punches.
Miguel Escrima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rowanda lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Rowanda scores with a shoulder strike.
Escrima tries to work over Rowanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escrima blocks the elbow strike.
Rowanda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Escrima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Escrima scores with a hook to the body.
Rowanda misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rowanda fails to land.
Rowanda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Rowanda misses with the head strike.
Rowanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Escrima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rowanda lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riaq Rowanda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escrima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: gc180
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Xi Jia tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses the shot to the body.
As Young looks to move away, Xi Jia throws a big counter combo but Young just gets out of the way.
Young jabs Xi Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Xi Jia drives through and clinches with Young against the cage.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Xi Jia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Xi Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Young.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow. #T2#
A body shot lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
Young blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia. #T3#
Young blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Xi Jia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xi Jia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Xi Jia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Young is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is not content to let Young control the position.
Xi Jia is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young taking a breather here.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xi Jia keeps working. #T4#
Xi Jia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young prevents Xi Jia from getting the reversal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daft Young will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Xi Jia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Xi Jia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Young has recovered full guard.
Xi Jia wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.#SUB#
Xi Jia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Young is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xi Jia, into his guard. #REVB#
Xi Jia wants to hit a switch here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Xi Jia there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Xi Jia regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Young seems content to control.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control.
Xi Jia is not content to let Young control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Xi Jia'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.
Xi Jia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Xi Jia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xi Jia is working hard here to advance position.
Young looking to control but Xi Jia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xi Jia is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xi Jia is looking to escape. #T3#
Young content just to control the position here.
Xi Jia is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xi Jia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daft Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xi Jia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Young prevents Xi Jia from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xi Jia works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daft Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Xi Jia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a hook to the side of Xi Jia's head but Xi Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young wants to counter the offense by Xi Jia and move into the clinch position.
Young lands with a straight right. Xi Jia didn't see that one coming.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Xi Jia tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Xi Jia forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Young.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Kang Xi Jia has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young presses Xi Jia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young working aggressively here.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xi Jia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young misses with the head strike.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Young blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
A nice left hand lands by Xi Jia.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Young lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Young.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Young is leaning against Xi Jia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Young blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Young.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Young presses Xi Jia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daft Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daft Young!
Daft Young is the new featherweight champion!
Daft Young decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KAMIKAZE 64: Platinum
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Claudiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escrima missing with a left hand there. Claudiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claudiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Escrima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Claudiano moves away from the strike by Escrima.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Claudiano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escrima avoids the head kick by Claudiano.
A clash of legs there as Escrima blocks the low kick.
Escrima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escrima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Claudiano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Escrima slaps away a takedown attempt from Claudiano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Claudiano clinches.
Escrima lands a shoulder strike.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claudiano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escrima or not.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano. #T1#
Escrima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Escrima prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escrima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Escrima is pressed up against the cage. Claudiano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escrima down to the mat. Escrima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Claudiano slips a jab from Escrima.
Escrima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab.
Claudiano takes one on the button.
Escrima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Claudiano forces Escrima back against the cage and clinches.
Claudiano can't get the takedown.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
A right hand to the body from Escrima.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Escrima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escrima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
A shot in the inside from Escrima.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escrima swings wildly with an uppercut but Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Claudiano.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Escrima controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Escrima.
Claudiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Escrima fails to land.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima gets underhooks to prevent Claudiano's takedown attempt.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escrima working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Escrima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Escrima's head.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Escrima misses with the head strike.
Claudiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Escrima lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Escrima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Escrima.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Escrima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Claudiano. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Escrima.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Escrima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escrima.
Claudiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Escrima fails to land.
Claudiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escrimas head.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Claudiano blocking some punches.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Escrima throws a punch but it's blocked by Claudiano.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Claudiano digs a right hand underneath Escrima's ribcage. Escrima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudiano tries to work over Escrima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claudiano pushes Escrima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano looking for a takedown.
Escrima tries to throw a body punch but Claudiano avoids it by throwing Escrima back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Escrima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Escrima clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima.
Miguel Escrima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claudiano lands a shot to the body.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Escrima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claudiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escrima struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudiano tries to score a body lock takedown but Escrima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Claudiano wants to take the fight to the mat but Escrima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Claudiano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Escrima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiano.
Escrima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claudiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima digs a right hand underneath Claudiano's ribcage. Claudiano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escrima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima lands with a short shot to the head.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escrima.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Escrima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escrima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
A short uppercut from Escrima. #T2#
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escrima backwards.
Claudiano has Escrima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escrima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Escrima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands a nice uppercut.
Escrima gets underhooks to prevent Claudiano's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claudiano misses with some punches. #TD#
Claudiano lands a takedown into guard.
Claudiano chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Escrima looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily. #SUB2#
Escrima has his foot on Claudiano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claudiano works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Claudiano stands up over Escrima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Escrima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claudiano has passed into half guard!
Escrima tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Escrima defending well.
Escrima has hold of Claudiano's hands but Claudiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escrima tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Escrima looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Escrima manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Escrima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claudiano defends it easily.
Claudiano is working Escrima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano won't allow Escrima to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Escrima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Waldo Claudiano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Claudiano clinches up against the cage.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claudiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudiano has Escrima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escrima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claudiano tries to work over Escrima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escrima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Claudiano.
Escrima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
Escrima blocking some punches.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Escrima lands a nice uppercut.
Claudiano gets through Escrima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escrima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards.
Claudiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Escrima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Escrima.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claudiano has a couple of punches blocked by Escrima.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escrima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Escrima tries a body shot but Claudiano blocks it.
Escrima misses with the head strike.
Escrima pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano. #TD#
Claudiano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escrima is not content to let Claudiano control the position.#SUB2#
Escrima looking for submissions off his back.
Escrima is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Claudiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claudiano stalling.
Escrima is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escrima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Escrima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escrima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano 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.#T3##SUB2#
Escrima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.#SUB2#
Escrima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Claudiano is defending well. Escrima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Claudiano has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Escrima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Escrima!
Miguel Escrima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: gc 174
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Buro cracks Xi Jia with a good jab.
A combination from Xi Jia does no damage.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Buro lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Xi Jia - just one landing.
Xi Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Buro there.
Buro ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Buro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Xi Jia finds it's target.
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!
Buro lands a head shot.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xi Jia moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Xi Jia missing with a left hand there. Buro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Buro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Buro cracks Xi Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Xi Jia forces Buro back against the cage and clinches.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia is controlling him.
Xi Jia has Buro pressed against the cage, preventing Buro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia lands with a light punch inside.
Buro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buro or not.
Xi Jia prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
Buro working hard to break the clinch.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Xi Jia has the dominant position.
Xi Jia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buro backwards.
Xi Jia lands a nice uppercut.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but Xi Jia has him pressed against the cage.
Xi Jia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Buro blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Buro wants to break free but Xi Jia has control.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xi Jia scores with a shot to the side of Buro's head.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Buro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buro misses with a body punch.
Buro gets underhooks to prevent Xi Jia's takedown attempt. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Buro.
Buro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xi Jia stalks Buro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buro's face. Buro staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Buro is rocked!#TD2#
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Buro is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kang Xi Jia!
During a confident post fight interview, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 61: Dangerous Game
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Koko misses with a few strikes there.
Escrima tests Koko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escrima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koko circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Escrima. That snapped Koko's head back.
Good work by Escrima as he checks the leg kick.
Escrima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escrima scores with a nice head shot.
Koko connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Escrima is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escrima checks a low kick from Koko.
Escrima is still on wobbly legs! Can Koko finish him?
Escrima blocks a leg kick.
Koko misses with a body shot.
Escrima seems to have recovered his senses.
Escrima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koko throws a hook but Escrima avoids it easily.
Koko throws a shot from downtown. Escrima moves away and avoids it.
Escrima thuds a left hand into Koko's body.
Koko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escrima can pounce on him.
Koko fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Escrima square on the jaw! Damn, Escrima is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Koko!
Michael Koko is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Koko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TIT 53 - Dennis v Baby II
Date: Oct 02, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.#CL2#
Nucombe moves into range and clinches up with Paniki.
A short body shot lands from Nucombe as the two fighters clinch.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Paniki back against the cage.
Paniki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Paniki.
A nice left hand lands by Paniki.
Paniki misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Paniki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow. #T1#
Paniki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Paniki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki. #BC#
Paniki manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Paniki. Beautiful body shot.
Paniki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paniki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Paniki. Beautiful body shot.
Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniki throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe takes a swing at Paniki's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Paniki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2##CL#
Paniki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paniki fails to land.
Paniki lands with a right to the head.
Paniki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Paniki is blocking nicely.
Nucombe pushes Paniki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Paniki blocks it.
Paniki working hard to break the clinch.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniki avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe. #BC#
Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniki lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Paniki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paniki walks into a straight right hand from Nucombe.
Paniki throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Paniki lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nucombe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nucombe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniki moves away.#CL#
Paniki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nucombe misses with some punches. #T4#
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Paniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Paniki avoids the punch easily.
Paniki is looking to counter punch.
Paniki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Paniki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniki thuds a left hand into Nucombe's body.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Paniki saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Paniki.
Paniki throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki connects with a right hand. Nucombe shakes it off.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paniki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paniki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Paniki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paniki misses with a double jab.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paniki. #CL2#
Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniki.
Paniki managing to block the knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Paniki is trying to force a seperation but Nucombe has the dominant position.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Paniki is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Paniki is blocking nicely.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki throws a head punch that misses.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniki.
Paniki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki tries to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling the position.
Paniki lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe prevents a body shot from Paniki.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Paniki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe working aggressively here. #T2#
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniki lands with a right to the head.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe landing knees to the head.
Paniki misses with a body punch.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land. #T3#
Paniki takes a shot to the head.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Paniki - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nucombe, and another! Paniki is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Neil Nucombe!
After winning the bout, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 2
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Koko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escrima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escrima takes a swing at Koko's ribcage but misses.
As Escrima looks to move away, Koko throws a big counter combo but Escrima just gets out of the way.
Koko cracks Escrima with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Koko!
Michael Koko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Xi Jia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Bailey clinches up against the cage.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xi Jia lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bailey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the head but Xi Jia blocks with his arms.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bailey. #BC2#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bailey wants to land a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range.
Xi Jia throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Xi Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey cracks Xi Jia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Xi Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xi Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xi Jia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.#CL2#
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xi Jia, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey. #T2#
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
Bailey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xi Jia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Xi Jia jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Xi Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia throws a good cross that connects.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bailey checks it well.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Xi Jia misses with a combination #CL2#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Xi Jia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land. #BC2#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Xi Jia takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kang Xi Jia has been cut.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Xi Jia slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Xi Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Xi Jia.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Xi Jia lands a left hand.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Xi Jia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Xi Jia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailey defends well.
Bailey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kang Xi Jia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bailey rushes Xi Jia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Xi Jia has hold of one of Bailey's legs. Bailey is fighting the takedown attempt but Xi Jia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bailey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xi Jia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bailey landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Bailey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Xi Jia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bailey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Xi Jia pulls down on the head and he's put Bailey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kang Xi Jia!
An out of breath Kang Xi Jia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TIT 48 - Chow v Dennis
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Paniki scores with a shot to the body.
Paniki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paniki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Knight has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paniki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Paniki lands.#CL#
Paniki has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Paniki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Paniki as the two fighters clinch.
Paniki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paniki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki. #T1#
Paniki pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paniki scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Paniki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Knight looks winded!
Paniki pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Paniki.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Paniki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knight! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Paniki is unloading with more strikes now! Knight drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Paniki!
Elias Paniki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Green Knight had this to say: 'least my opponent is happy'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 51: Never Too Late
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Escrima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakara.#TD2#
Nakara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Escrima tries to bench press Nakara off him but Nakara keeps the position.
Escrima is working hard here to advance position.
Nakara creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Escrima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escrima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Nakara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Escrima pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Escrima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakara shrugs it off.
Nakara is desperately trying to improve his position but Escrima has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Escrima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nakara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nakara is looking to regain half guard here but Escrima keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Escrima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Escrima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Escrima is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakara is defending well.
Nakara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Escrima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escrima pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Escrima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakara defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Escrima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Escrima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakara sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Escrima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escrima. #SUB#
Escrima seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Nakara won't allow Escrima to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Escrima moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nakara.#SUB#
Escrima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Escrima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nakara tries to improve position but can't.
Nakara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Escrima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escrima. #T4##SUB#
Escrima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakara has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Escrima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Escrima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escrima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Escrima dominated that round.
That's time! Escrima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Escrima throws a hook but Nakara avoids it easily.#TD2#
Escrima gets caught napping as Nakara dives in and scores a takedown. Escrima manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Escrima has his foot on Nakara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakara works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nakara avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Escrima working for a triangle but Nakara defends it easily.
Nakara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escrima's head.
Nakara is working Escrima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escrima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escrima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Escrima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Escrima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakara stands up over Escrima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Nakara distracts Escrima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escrima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
Escrima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Escrima drops back looking for a leg! Nakara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakara manages to kick Escrima off! Escrima jumps back into Nakara's guard. #SUB2#
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escrima tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakara is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nakara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escrima uses it to pass to side control.
Nakara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Escrima is trying to work for a kimura but Nakara is defending well. #SUB2#
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escrima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escrima pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Escrima seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Escrima is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Escrima is looking for a kimura but Nakara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escrima to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Escrima is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Escrima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Escrima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakara has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escrima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Escrima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escrima. #SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
Miguel Escrima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Escrima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakara defends it well. #SUB2#
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escrima pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Escrima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escrima. #SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nakara is defending against the submission attempts here by Escrima.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Nakara looks for a takedown but Escrima sprawls well.
Escrima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakara fails to land the takedown.
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Escrima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miguel Escrima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escrima counters with a thumping low kick.
Tebato Nakara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escrima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakara shoots in for a double leg but Escrima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Escrima avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Escrima continues to drive forward.
Escrima is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Escrima misses.
Nakara ducks right into an uppercut from Escrima.
Nakara fails to land the takedown.
Nakara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escrima misses with a hook.#T1#
Escrima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakara fails with the takedown
letting Escrima counter with a right hand.
A big left from Escrima misses.
Nakara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escrima.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escrima scores with the left hand. Nakara knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakara staying out of range there.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Escrima avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Escrima continues to drive forward.
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown. Escrima tries to sprawl out of it but Nakara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escrima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakara on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Escrima throws out a loose jab but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nakara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escrima's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Escrima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Escrima has his feet on Nakara's thighs here. He's pushed Nakara off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nakara screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Escrima!
Miguel Escrima retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Miguel Escrima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TIT 42 - Bartlett v Jones
Date: Sep 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
Paniki takes the fight into the clinch.
Paniki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paniki fails to land.
DeVito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paniki just stands there and leans against the ropes.
DeVito tries to pull guard but Paniki forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short left from Paniki. #TD2#
DeVito decides to pull guard.
Paniki wants to stand but DeVito is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Paniki is posturing up here but DeVito has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paniki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paniki has to tap! Slick submission there by DeVito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy DeVito!
A victorious Tommy DeVito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Katou darts in trying to clinch
and Paniki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Paniki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katou backs up against the cage.
Katou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Katou gets a clinch.
Paniki prevents a body shot from Katou.
Paniki keeps control of Katou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paniki lands with a left to the head.
Paniki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki.
Paniki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniki scores with a shot to the side of Katou's head.
Paniki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniki is leaning against Katou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Paniki.
Katou looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki.
Paniki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paniki is working Katou over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paniki.
Paniki lands a left hand.
Katou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Paniki.
Still in the clinch, Paniki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniki pushes Katou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki.
Paniki gets through Katou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Katou misses with some punches.
Paniki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paniki scores with a shoulder strike.
Paniki is leaning against Katou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paniki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Katou is rocked!
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katou is still on wobbly legs! Can Paniki finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniki throws a big uppercut that drops Katou! More strikes from Paniki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Katou lies dazed against the cage as Paniki celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Paniki!
Elias Paniki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gc163
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Chisholm misses.
Chisholm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chisholm duly obliges.
Chisholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xi Jia misses the jab.#CL#
Chisholm clinches up against the cage.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Xi Jia tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with some punches. #BC2#
Xi Jia breaks the clinch.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Chisholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Chisholm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xi Jia.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Chisholm moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Chisholm pushes Xi Jia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Xi Jia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with some punches. #BC2#
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chisholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xi Jia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia. #BC2#
Xi Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Xi Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2##CL#
Chisholm closes the distance and clinches.
Xi Jia has had enough of the clinch but Chisholm keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Chisholm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Xi Jia'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!
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Xi Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisholm misses with a straight right.
Xi Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chisholm throws a shot to the body.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xi Jia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chisholm closes the distance but Xi Jia moves to the side
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chisholm tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Chisholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xi Jia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chisholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Xi Jia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xi Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chisholm wants to clinch.
Chisholm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Xi Jia misses with a looping right.
Chisholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Xi Jia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chisholm was covering up waiting for the punch and Xi Jia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Xi Jia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia won't allow Chisholm to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Xi Jia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xi Jia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chisholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xi Jia is one step ahead there.
Chisholm wants to stand and escape but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Chisholm wants to sweep but no luck.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Nice shot lands for Xi Jia.
Chisholm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chisholm looks to clinch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia checks the leg kick.
Chisholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Chisholm with a series of wild strikes but Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chisholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Xi Jia circles away.
Chisholm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Chisholm misses with an uppercut. Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Xi Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chisholm throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xi Jia cracks Chisholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Ambrose Chisholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Chisholm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Chisholm avoiding damage as Xi Jia throws knees to the body.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chisholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xi Jia or not.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xi Jia jumps guard but Chisholm stands there with Xi Jia around his waist. Xi Jia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Chisholm.
Xi Jia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chisholm.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Xi Jia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chisholm smiles and moves away.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xi Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Chisholm scores with a nice head shot.
Chisholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chisholm is looking to clinch but Xi Jia is avoiding it.
Chisholm misses with a hook
and Chisholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chisholm slips a straight right by Xi Jia.#TD2#
Xi Jia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xi Jia showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Xi Jia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chisholm sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisholm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xi Jia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xi Jia's back!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chisholm controlling the position well here. Xi Jia rolled but Chisholm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chisholm is not going to allow Xi Jia to sit and survive in this position.
Will Chisholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Xi Jia rolls, trying to escape but Chisholm keeps control of the position.
Chisholm wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping busy.
Chisholm has good solid back control here.
Will Chisholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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 Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Chisholm's shoulder, as Chisholm tries to avoid the shot.
Chisholm throwing a counter right hand but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.#CL#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Xi Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xi Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia gets through Chisholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chisholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xi Jia is trying to break free.
Xi Jia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chisholm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm. #BC2#
Xi Jia breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Chisholm moved out of range.
Chisholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chisholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Xi Jia tries to keep at a distance but Chisholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chisholm tries to work over Xi Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xi Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Xi Jia avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Xi Jia fails to pull guard.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Xi Jia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kang Xi Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xi Jia keeps the fight on the outside.
Xi Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Chisholm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chisholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Chisholm.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisholm misses with a hook.
Chisholm connects with a jab.
Chisholm cracks Xi Jia with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chisholm closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Xi Jia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm lands a nice uppercut.
Chisholm digs a right hand underneath Xi Jia's ribcage. Xi Jia let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Chisholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
Xi Jia pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Xi Jia lands with a right to the head.
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the head.
Xi Jia jumps guard but Chisholm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambrose Chisholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chisholm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xi Jia blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land. #T4##TD2#
Xi Jia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chisholm trying to control the position here.
Chisholm trying to keep a closed guard but Xi Jia is proving a slippery customer.
Chisholm wants to improve his position but instead Xi Jia has moved into half guard.
Chisholm is controlling Xi Jia's trapped leg to prevent Xi Jia from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Xi Jia seems to be working for a kimura but Chisholm defends the submission attempt.
Chisholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisholm trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Xi Jia.
I think Chisholm 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: TIT 33 - Nucombe v Paniki
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Paniki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Paniki closes the distance and pushes Nucombe back into the cage.
Paniki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panikis head.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Paniki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paniki cracks Nucombe with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Paniki controls the action.
Paniki avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Paniki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe lands a left hand. #BC2#
Paniki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe misses with a right hand
and Paniki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe takes a swing at Paniki's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Nucombe misses
and Paniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Paniki moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe throws a hook but Paniki avoids it easily.
Paniki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nucombe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paniki sizes up Nucombe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Paniki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nucombe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Paniki's body.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Paniki moved out of range nicely.
Paniki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucombe moves in looking to clinch but Paniki pushes him off.#T3#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nice shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Paniki tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paniki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Paniki.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nucombe misses with a body shot
enabling Paniki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. Paniki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paniki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Paniki swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nucombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paniki counters with a three punch combo that has Nucombe backing up. Nucombe nods at Paniki to acknowledge the strikes.
Paniki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body
letting Paniki counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Paniki.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Paniki avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe tries to clinch but Paniki moves away
letting Paniki counter with a right hand.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the body
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
Paniki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paniki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paniki throws out the jab.
Nucombe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paniki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paniki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Paniki darts in and clinches Nucombe up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nucombe throws a body punch but Paniki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paniki! But no joy.
Nucombe tries to clinch up
and Paniki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Paniki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Paniki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Elias Paniki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki. #T1#
Paniki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Paniki tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki managing to block the knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniki avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Paniki takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Paniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Paniki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paniki connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Nucombe lands an overhand right.
Paniki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paniki counters with a series of strikes. Nucombe will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Paniki has Nucombe up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Nucombe tries to work over Paniki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Paniki scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Paniki breaks the clinch.
Paniki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nucombe throws a hook but Paniki avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Paniki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucombe doesn't seem phased though.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paniki.
Nucombe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
letting Paniki counter with a right hand.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paniki scores with a nice strike.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Paniki moves out of range. #T4#
Nucombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nucombe tests Paniki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paniki takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Paniki is rocked!
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Paniki moved out of range.
Paniki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Paniki counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Paniki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe slips a jab from Paniki.
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Paniki scores with a jab to the head.
Paniki throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe is looking to clinch.
Paniki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nucombe throws a jab when Paniki was well out of range.
Paniki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paniki scores with a jab.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a left hand
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body
and Paniki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe takes one to the side of the head.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Paniki avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nucombe lands a jab to the head.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe slips a jab from Paniki.
Paniki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nucombe momentarily.
Paniki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paniki connects with a looping right hand.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe throws a series of punches but Paniki avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Paniki looks to land a combination but Nucombe avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Paniki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Paniki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the body
and Paniki counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe ducks right into an uppercut from Paniki. #CL2#
Paniki drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage. #BC2#
Paniki manages to break the clinch.
Nucombe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Paniki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nucombe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Paniki clinches up with Nucombe and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Paniki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniki tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Paniki back against the cage.
Paniki is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Paniki tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nucombe - that landed with a thud.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Paniki counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniki lands with an overhand left.
Paniki misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a nice looking combination but Paniki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Paniki counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Nucombe rushes Paniki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but Paniki blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Paniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nucombe looks to clinch
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Paniki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Paniki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to clinch up
and Paniki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Paniki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Paniki misses with a hook.
Nucombe connects with a looping right hand.
Nucombe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe connects with a body shot that sends Paniki's belly button to the back.
Nucombe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paniki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniki moves away.#CL#
Nucombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Paniki gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Paniki breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Paniki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe lands with an overhand left.
Elias Paniki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paniki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paniki misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniki is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nucombe! Paniki is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe retains his welterweight title!
Neil Nucombe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TIT 29 - Riberio v Blubb
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Paniki does no damage.
Sells falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paniki counters with a nice body shot.
Sells thows a leg kick but Paniki checks it
and Paniki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Paniki closes the distance and clinches.
Paniki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paniki pushes Sells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sells is trying to push Paniki away but Paniki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paniki scores with a hook to the body.
Sells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paniki has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paniki.
Paniki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paniki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sells tries to break free but Paniki pushes him back against the cage.
Sells wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paniki.
Sells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sells wants to get back to striking at distance but Paniki won't allow it.
Sells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Paniki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paniki.
Paniki lands a right hand. #T1#
Paniki lands a nice uppercut.
Paniki lands a shoulder strike.
Paniki gets through Sells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Paniki.
Paniki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paniki gets through Sells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paniki pushes Sells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sells tries to break the clinch but Paniki is controlling the position.
Paniki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Paniki has double underhooks.
Paniki lands a shoulder strike.
Sells tries to break the clinch but Paniki is controlling the position.
Paniki prevents Sells from breaking the clinch.
Paniki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sells blocking some punches.
Paniki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Paniki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sells is trying to force a seperation but Paniki has the dominant position.
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Sells tries to break the clinch but Paniki is controlling the position.
Paniki lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Paniki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sells is trying to break the clinch but Paniki is controlling him.
Paniki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sells is breathing heavily.
A short right from Paniki on the inside.
Paniki scores with a shot to the side of Sells's head.
Paniki lands an uppercut.
Paniki lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Sells is rocked!
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Sells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paniki keeps control of Sells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paniki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Paniki works on Sells's body with a couple of short punches.
Paniki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sells! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Paniki is unloading with more strikes now! Sells drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Paniki!
Our winner, Elias Paniki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TIT 24 - Marcell v Percival
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Paniki.
Lyndon throws a body shot but no joy.
Paniki moves in looking to clinch but Lyndon pushes him off.
Paniki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyndon. Lyndon obviously looking to wear him down.
Lyndon throws an overhand right that lands on Paniki's shoulder, as Paniki tries to avoid the shot.
Paniki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paniki moves out of range of the body kick.
Lyndon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lyndon throws a sloppy head kick and Paniki moves out of range easily.
It looked like Paniki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lyndon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lyndon lands a jab to the head.
Lyndon's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lyndon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lyndon defending well as Paniki loads up on a big left hand.
Paniki tries to clinch but Lyndon is having none of it.
Paniki lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyndon misses with a low kick.
Paniki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lyndon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.#T1#
Lyndon misses with a right hand
and Paniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyndon misses with a right hand
and Paniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paniki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyndon throws out the jab.
Lyndon throws a low kick but Paniki avoids it.
Paniki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyndon moves away.#CL2#
Lyndon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paniki prevents a body shot from Lyndon.
Lyndon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Paniki.
Lyndon has a couple of punches blocked by Paniki.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyndon's elbow.
Lyndon lands a shot to the body.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Paniki. #T2#
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyndon controls his hands.
Lyndon has a couple of punches blocked by Paniki.
Paniki tries a body shot but Lyndon blocks it.
A hook to the body from Paniki.
Paniki misses with a punch to the body.
Paniki misses with a body punch.
Lyndon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paniki.
A head punch on the inside from Lyndon fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyndon.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyndon slowing the pace effectively.
Paniki lands a left hand.
Lyndon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyndon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Lyndon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyndon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lyndon misses with some punches.
Paniki gets through Lyndon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyndon can't find room to land a body shot as Paniki controls the action.
Lyndon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyndon lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paniki.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyndon.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Lyndon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lyndon's elbow.
Paniki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki misses with some punches. #T4#
Lyndon working aggressively here.
Paniki misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyndon lands an uppercut.
Paniki tries to work over Lyndon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Paniki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyndon misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyndon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki lands an uppercut.
Paniki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyndon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paniki.
Lyndon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Lyndon has a couple of punches blocked by Paniki.
Paniki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lyndon tries to work over Paniki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyndon.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
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 Elias Paniki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lyndon throws an off balance right hand
and Lyndon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lyndon throws a big shot that misses.
Lyndon lands a nice looking body shot.
Vic Lyndon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Lyndon.
Paniki misses with a looping left.
Paniki misses with a right hand
and Lyndon counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Paniki rushes Lyndon and presses him up against the cage.
Lyndon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyndon.
Paniki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lyndon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyndon blocks an uppercut.
Paniki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Lyndon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lyndon prevents a body shot from Paniki.
Paniki lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Lyndon gets through Paniki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyndon.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyndon.
A right hand to the body from Paniki.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyndon.
Paniki misses with a body punch.
Paniki scores with a shot to the side of Lyndon's head.
Lyndon lands a hook that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki.
Paniki is leaning against Lyndon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyndon lands a hook that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Lyndon lands a hook that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyndon.
Lyndon is looking to control Paniki's arms but Paniki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyndon has his back to the cage.
Lyndon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lyndon tries to work over Paniki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paniki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyndon.
Paniki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyndon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyndon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyndon has a couple of punches blocked by Paniki.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyndon.
Elias Paniki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paniki tries a body shot but Lyndon blocks it.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Lyndon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniki throws a head punch that misses.
Lyndon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyndon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyndon cracks Paniki with a nice body shot.#T3#
Lyndon taking a breather.
Lyndon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyndon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lyndon.
Lyndon lands an uppercut.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Lyndon.
Paniki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyndon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyndon.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Lyndon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyndon misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyndon.
Lyndon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Lyndon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyndon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paniki.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Lyndon misses with a punch to the body.
Lyndon blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lyndon just leaning against Paniki, taking a breather.
Lyndon lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki presses Lyndon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Paniki on the inside.
Paniki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki can't find room to land a body shot as Lyndon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyndon.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Elias Paniki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paniki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lyndon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniki moves away.
Paniki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Paniki clinches with his opponent.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Lyndon blocks an uppercut.
Paniki misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Lyndon blocks an uppercut.
Paniki misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Lyndon.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyndon blocks an uppercut.
Lyndon blocking some punches.
Lyndon blocks an uppercut.
Lyndon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Paniki fails to land.
Paniki misses with a body punch. #T1#
Lyndon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Paniki.
Paniki lands a left hand.
Paniki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyndon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Lyndon blocking some punches.
Lyndon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Lyndon.
Paniki pushes Lyndon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyndon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
Paniki blocks an uppercut.
Lyndon is looking to control Paniki's arms but Paniki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyndon has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyndon.
Lyndon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paniki's elbow.
Paniki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyndon controls his hands.
Vic Lyndon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paniki works on Lyndon's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paniki.
Paniki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyndons head.
Lyndon is pushing Paniki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyndon backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paniki is leaning against Lyndon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyndon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyndon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyndon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panikis head.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyndon controls his hands.
Lyndon lands a body punch.
Elias Paniki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lyndon fails to land.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyndon working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyndon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paniki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyndon tries to work over Paniki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki prevents a body shot from Lyndon.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyndon.
Paniki can't find room to land a body shot as Lyndon controls the action.
Lyndon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyndon.
Lyndon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki tries to work over Lyndon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyndon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyndon is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Paniki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paniki, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Gc159
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Wasa seems unphased.
Wasa throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Wasa only half commits.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
Wasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
Wasa lands the left hand.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Wasa with a series of wild strikes but Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wasa.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Xi Jia lands a front kick.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Wasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Wasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xi Jia momentarily.
Wasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wasa takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasa.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with a nice body shot.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasa misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Wasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia throws a right and a left that Wasa avoids nicely.
Wasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa tried to counter with a leg kick but Xi Jia avoided it.#T2#
Wasa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xi Jia's calf.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xi Jia throws out a powerful jab.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wasa momentarily.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Wasa avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Wasa blocks a jab.
Wasa throws a big counter combination but Xi Jia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasa.
Wasa throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa misses with a kick to the body
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia throws a series of punches but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xi Jia will feel that in the morning.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa thuds a left hand into Xi Jia's body.#T4#
Jab, jab by Wasa - just one landing.
Wasa lands a jab to Xi Jia's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Wasa.
Xi Jia lands with a right hand.
Wasa lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa dips to his left and cracks Xi Jia with an uppercut!
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Wasa.
Wasa lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Xi Jia, which made it look bad.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Wasa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wasa tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Wasa.
Wasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Xi Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xi Jia continues to drive forward.
Wasa scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia wants to land a leg kick but Wasa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia walks into a jab.#T1#
Wasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Xi Jia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Wasa's ribcage but misses.
Wasa misses with a body shot
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasa shoots in for a double leg but Xi Jia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasa lands with an overhand left.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia cracks Wasa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wasa falls backwards against the cage. Xi Jia follows up with more strikes that drop Wasa to his knees. Xi Jia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wasa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kang Xi Jia!
A victorious Kang Xi Jia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Escrima misses the target.
Escrima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Escrima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escrima throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escrima loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocks a jab.
Escrima throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock misses the jab.#T1##CL#
Escrima rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Escrima digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escrima misses with a punch to the body.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escrima misses with some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escrima up against the cage.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Escrima has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Escrima presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Escrima is controlling him.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to force a seperation but Escrima has the dominant position.
Escrima fails to pull guard.
Rock is struggling to control the position.
Escrima throws a head punch that misses.
Escrima misses with a punch to the body.
Rock blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escrima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Escrima blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Rock prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock digs a right hand into Escrima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escrima's gas tank.
Escrima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escrima tries to pull guard but Rock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Escrima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Rock is trying to break the clinch but Escrima is controlling him.
Escrima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Escrima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escrima can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action. #TD#
Escrima pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Escrima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock wants to control from the top but Escrima keeps moving. #T4#
Escrima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rock controls the pace.#SUB#
Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Escrima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Escrima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Escrima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Escrima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escrima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Escrima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escrima scoring well with a low kick there.
Escrima misses with a body punch
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escrima throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escrima misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Escrima misses.
Escrima misses with a body punch
and Rock counters with a left and a right that stings Escrima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escrima misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Escrima cracks Rock with an open hand slap.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escrima.
Escrima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escrima is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Escrima lands with an overhand left.
Escrima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escrima thinking.
Rock moves away from the strike by Escrima.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escrima looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Escrima throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Escrima lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escrima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Escrima throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escrima tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escrima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escrima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Escrima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?#T3#
Escrima misses with a looping right.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escrima with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escrima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Escrima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escrima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
Escrima misses with a looping left.#CL#
Escrima gets a clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Rock. #TD#
Escrima successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Escrima working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
Rock trying to control but Escrima is working from the bottom.
Rock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escrima keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escrima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Escrima working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Escrima dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escrima has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escrima can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Escrima.
Escrima throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. #T1#
Escrima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock takes a swing at Escrima's ribcage but misses.
Escrima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock lands an overhand right.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escrima throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Miguel Escrima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escrima keeps Rock at a distance using the push kick.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escrima.#T2#
Escrima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Escrima.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock lunges at Escrima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escrima's hand.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escrima with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escrima throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escrima missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Escrima slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Miguel Escrima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Escrima tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escrima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escrima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Escrima misses its target.
Escrima misses with a low kick.
As Escrima backs off Rock throws a huge counter combo but Escrima manages to avoid it all.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Escrima is just out of range.#T4#
A jab from Escrima misses.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Escrima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Escrima.
Escrima stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lance Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock walks into a straight right hand from Escrima.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escrima.
Escrima is looking to clinch.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TIT 18 - Guy v Tafani
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Dangerfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Paniki sprawls well. He's pushed Dangerfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Dangerfield backs off Paniki throws a huge counter combo but Dangerfield manages to avoid it all.
Paniki looks to throw the jab but Dangerfield is out of range.
Paniki lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.#TD#
Paniki gets caught napping as Dangerfield dives in and scores a takedown. Paniki manages to retain guard.
Paniki wants to stand up but Dangerfield is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dangerfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paniki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dangerfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dangerfield forces his way into half guard.
Paniki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dangerfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paniki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dangerfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paniki defending well though.
Paniki pushes Dangerfield off looking to stand but Dangerfield dives back in and keeps control.
Dangerfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paniki tries to kick Dangerfield off but Dangerfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paniki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerfield.
We've been hearing that Dangerfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dangerfield throwing shots but Paniki is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dangerfield is trying to control. Paniki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dangerfield stops Paniki from getting back to his feet.
Paniki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dangerfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paniki!
Paniki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dangerfield lands with some strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Paniki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dangerfield with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Paniki is rocked!
Dangerfield 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.
Oooh a big shot lands for Dangerfield! Paniki is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
Our winner, Rocco Dangerfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TIT 14 - Guy v Jones
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Pique tries for a takedown but Paniki circles away easily
and Paniki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pique misses with a takedown attempt
and Paniki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paniki dips to his left and cracks Pique with an uppercut!
Paniki scores with a sloppy right hand. Pique should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Marco Pique has been cut.
Paniki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pique under the eye.
Pique takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pique misses with a takedown attempt
and Paniki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Pique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniki missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paniki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pique scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Pique is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique looks for a takedown but Paniki sprawls well.
Paniki lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pique falls backwards - clearly groggy! Paniki dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Paniki!
After winning the bout, Elias Paniki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TIT 10 - Paniki v Persley
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Persley throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Paniki counter with a right hand.
Paniki walks into a left hand.
Paniki throws a jab but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paniki.
Paniki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paniki. Persley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persley defending well as Paniki loads up on a big left hand.
Paniki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Persley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paniki as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Persley misses
and Paniki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Demetrius Persley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persley shoots for a takedown but Paniki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Persley throws a jab but it's blocked by Paniki.
Paniki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Persley motions for Paniki to come forward. Persley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paniki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
We've been told by Paniki's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Paniki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley walks into a straight right hand from Paniki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Persley or perhaps it was just good defense by Paniki, which made it look bad.
Elias Paniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Persley .
Persley wants to clinch up but Paniki keeps it at a distance.
Paniki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniki manages to avoid it.
Persley throws a shot to the body.
Persley connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Persley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paniki doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Paniki is rocked!
Persley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Paniki falls backwards - clearly groggy! Persley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Persley !
Demetrius Persley is the new welterweight champion!
Demetrius Persley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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