Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Island Brawls 33
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhachev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Makhachev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner throws a right and a left that Makhachev avoids nicely.
Jab by Makhachev.
Turner's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makhachev tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Makhachev forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Makhachev tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhachev has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makhachev has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Makhachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apkungku Makhachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhachev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makhachev tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Makhachev wants to clinch.
Makhachev moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Apkungku Makhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Makhachev has Turner up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev is controlling him.
Makhachev leaning against his opponent.
Turner is trying to push Makhachev away but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makhachev keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makhachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner wants to break free but Makhachev has control.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Makhachev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Makhachev is controlling the position.
Turner tries to break free but Makhachev pushes him back against the cage.
Makhachev is pushing Turner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Makhachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Makhachev has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makhachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Makhachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhachev leaning against his opponent.
Turner looking for a takedown.
Makhachev prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Makhachev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Makhachev lands a right hand.
Makhachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Makhachev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makhachev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Makhachev is controlling the position.
Makhachev lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhachev just leaning against Turner, taking a breather. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makhachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhachev.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Apkungku Makhachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makhachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Makhachev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner throws a right hand that Makhachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhachev also avoids with ease.
Makhachev wants to clinch
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.#CUT2#It looks like Apkungku Makhachev has been cut.
Makhachev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Makhachev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Turner lands.#T1#
Makhachev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makhachev moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.#CL#
Makhachev rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev is controlling him.
Turner tries to break free but Makhachev pushes him back against the cage.
Makhachev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner tries to circle away but Makhachev has him pinned against the cage.
Turner is trying to push Makhachev away but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Makhachev keeps him there for the moment.
Makhachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhachev has double underhooks. #T2#
Makhachev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makhachev stalling in the clinch but Turner improves position.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhachev has double underhooks.
Makhachev can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Makhachev misses with some punches.
Makhachev stalls.
Makhachev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Makhachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makhachev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apkungku Makhachev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Makhachev taking a breather. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhachev is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Makhachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makhachev with a body shot.
Makhachev looks to clinch
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makhachev is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Makhachev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jesse Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhachev tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Makhachev tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Makhachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Makhachev throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhachev tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Turner does no damage. #T4#
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makhachev manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Makhachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Makhachev clinches with his opponent.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Makhachev keeps him there for the moment.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makhachev.#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhachev.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhachev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makhachev.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Apkungku Makhachev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Turner scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Makhachev forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Makhachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhachev tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage.
Makhachev is working Turner over against the cage.
Makhachev working aggressively here.
Makhachev stalling against the cage.
Makhachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makhachev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhachev throws out the jab.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Makhachev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makhachev misses with some punches.
Makhachev misses with a body punch.
Turner tries to circle away but Makhachev has him pinned against the cage.
Makhachev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Makhachev misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Makhachev has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Makhachev keeps him there for the moment.
Turner blocks a body shot from Makhachev. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhachev tries to clinch up
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Apkungku Makhachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Makhachev dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Makhachev moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Makhachev closes the distance but Turner moves to the side
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Makhachev.
Makhachev fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Makhachev has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Makhachev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Turner tries to circle away but Makhachev has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Makhachev has the dominant position.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhachev throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Makhachev is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhachev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makhachev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner throws out a counter right but Makhachev avoids it with no problem.
Turner cracks Makhachev with a good jab.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Makhachev counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Turner!

Event: GDL 51:
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Ahmad.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusher moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahmad.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crusher throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Crusher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crusher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Crusher there.
Crusher throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahmad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Ahmad swinging wildly here.
Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
Crusher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Crusher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahmad.
A punch lands to the side of Ahmad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahmad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crusher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crusher throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Ahmad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crusher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Ahmad is rocked!
Ahmad cracks Crusher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Crusher misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crusher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahmad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crusher counters with a left to the body.
Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmad moves away.
Crusher connects with a body shot.
Crusher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahmad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher.
Crusher misses with a straight right.
Ahmad unleashes a big counter combination but Crusher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
Crusher drops Ahmad with a beautiful combination! Ahmad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crusher is looking for the KO!
Ahmad is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusher finish him?#CUT#It looks like Fathy Ahmad has been cut.
Crusher measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ahmad! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Can Crusher!

Event: SAFO 64 Frost v Marston
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Miyashita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fatih working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyashita.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fatih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyashita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyashita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miyashita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita scoring with some ground and pound.
Fatih working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyashita.
Miyashita lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miyashita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita works over Fatih with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyashita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fatih's head.
Fatih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyashita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyashita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyashita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miyashita stands up over Fatih, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Miyashita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fatih's head.#SUB#
Miyashita lying in Fatih's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Fatih decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Miyashita taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhamad Fatih!
An intense looking Muhamad Fatih took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Alhamdulillah for the win. Respect to my opponent'.

Event: GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahmad moves away from the strike by Arellano.
Arellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Arellano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahmad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmad.
Arellano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahmad takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ahmad.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arellano thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ahmad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arellano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arellano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arellano thinking.
Arellano throws a hook to the side of Ahmad's head but Ahmad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arellano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ahmad throws a body punch but Arellano moves out of range.
Ahmad digs a good body shot into Arellano's ribs.
Arellano throws a right hand that Ahmad ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmad also avoids with ease.
Arellano throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arellano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arellano digs a good body shot into Ahmad's ribs.
Arellano throws a right hand that Ahmad ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmad also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Arellano misses the target.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Arellano.
Ahmad connects with a right hand. Arellano shakes it off.
Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arellano.
Arellano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Arellano. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arellano looks to land a combination. Ahmad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arellano. Ahmad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahmad moves out of range as Arellano strikes.
Arellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arellano throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arellano throws a big shot that misses.
Ahmad slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmad misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad. #T3#
A jab from Arellano misses.
Ahmad lunges at Arellano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arellano's hand.
Arellano throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Arellano throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahmad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arellano throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Arellano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahmad connects with a body shot that sends Arellano's belly button to the back.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arellano.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arellano circles away quickly and effectively.
Arellano misses with a straight left.
As Arellano tries to get set, Ahmad tries to push him back and clinch up but Arellano manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahmad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arellano misses with a series of wild punches.
Arellano missing with a left hand there. Ahmad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Ahmad. That snapped Arellano's head back.
Arellano misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ahmad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arellano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
Ahmad is looking to wear down Arellano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arellano circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmad throws a hook but Arellano avoids it easily.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahmad lands a nice looking body shot.
Arellano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ahmad.
Arellano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahmad circles away quickly and effectively.
Arellano lands with a right hand.
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 Fathy Ahmad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Ahmad does it's job there.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Arellano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arellano slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
Arellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmad.
Arellano throws a shot from downtown. Ahmad moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Ahmad there.
Arellano throws a shot from downtown. Ahmad moves away and avoids it.
Arellano misses with a looping right.
Arellano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
Arellano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahmad.
A little jabbing left from Arellano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arellano. Arellano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arellano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arellano misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a left and a right that stings Arellano.
Fathy Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Ahmad misses. #T1#
Arellano misses with an uppercut.
Arellano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arellano throws a shot to the body.
Ahmad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad slips a jab from Arellano.
Ahmad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adrian Arellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Arellano misses the target.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Arellano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Arellano misses with a jab to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arellano thinking.
Arellano swinging wildly here.
As Arellano looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Arellano just gets out of the way.#T2#
Arellano digs a good body shot into Ahmad's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arellano sizes up Ahmad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Arellano.
It looked like Ahmad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arellano.
Ahmad jabs Arellano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Arellano misses its intended target.
Arellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahmad scores with a nice head shot.
Ahmad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arellano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahmad's head.
Arellano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arellano throws a looping overhand right but Ahmad ducks down to avoid it.
Ahmad throwing a counter right hand but Arellano manages to avoid it.
Arellano throws a right hand that misses
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Arellano.
Ahmad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arellano sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.
Arellano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Arellano.
Arellano misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Arellano.
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
The crowd cheers as Ahmad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arellano doesn't seem phased though.
Arellano misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Arellano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arellano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Arellano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
It looked like Ahmad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut. Arellano saw that one coming.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Arellano avoids them all with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arellano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahmad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahmad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahmad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arellano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arellano.
Arellano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arellano is breathing heavily.
Arellano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Arellano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahmad.
Ahmad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fathy Ahmad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arellano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahmad circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Arellano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmad throws a series of strikes that have Arellano backpedaling.
Arellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Arellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahmad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahmad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Ahmad.
Arellano throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arellano thinking.
Arellano lands an overhand right.
Ahmad lands a body shot.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Arellano moves out of range.
Ahmad thuds a left hand into Arellano's body.#T1#
Arellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Arellano lands a nice shot that snaps Ahmad's head back.
Arellano throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Arellano throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arellano misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahmad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arellano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arellano misses with a looping right.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arellano.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arellano throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arellano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arellano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad works over Arellano's head and body with a nice combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arellano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahmad has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arellano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Arellano misses.
Arellano misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arellano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arellano throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arellano throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arellano misses with an uppercut. Ahmad saw that one coming.
Arellano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahmad on the side of the head.
Ahmad tests Arellano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arellano misses with a looping left.#T3#
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arellano misses with a wild body shot.
Arellano throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination.
Arellano loads up on a big right hand but Ahmad slips the punch.
Ahmad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arellano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Arellano avoids them all with ease.
Arellano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahmad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arellano doesn't seem bothered though.
Arellano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Arellano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahmad. #T4#
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahmad duly obliges.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Arellano. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Arellano swings for the body but Ahmad moves out of range.
Arellano throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arellano throws a series of punches but Ahmad moves out of range.
Arellano swings widly with a right hand
and Arellano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arellano throws a hook but Ahmad blocks it.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arellano swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arellano lands with a nice body punch.
Adrian Arellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fathy Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahmad feints a jab promting Arellano to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arellano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmad 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fathy Ahmad!

Event: WCF 25: Diaz vs Farrokhzad
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Makhacevov avoiding damage as Singh throws knees to the body.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Makhacevov's head.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Singh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Singh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Singh lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Islam Makhacevov has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makhacevov's face. #ROC#Makhacevov is rocked!#T1#
A short left from Singh.
Makhacevov is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh lands a big right hand that drops Makhacevov! The killer instinct kicks in and Singh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Singh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yadeep Singh!

Event: Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##CL#
Rtyaer rushes Dong Man and presses him up against the cage.
Rtyaer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dong Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dong Man trying to control the position but instead, Rtyaer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dong Man into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dong Man obliges.
Rtyaer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dong Man looking to stall.
Dong Man is trying to break free.
Rtyaer tries to break free but Dong Man pushes him back against the cage.
Rtyaer managing to block the knees to the body from Dong Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Rtyaer won't allow it. #TD#
Rtyaer jumps into guard, dragging Dong Man to the mat.
Dong Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Rtyaer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong Man prevents Rtyaer from getting back to his feet.
Dong Man wants to stand and escape but instead Rtyaer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Dong Man wants to stand but Rtyaer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Dong Man has his feet on Rtyaer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dong Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong Man throws a head kick but Rtyaer moves out of range. #T2#
Rtyaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong Man.
Dong Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rtyaer.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Man.
Dong Man delivers a nice body kick.
Ko Dong Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Dong Man tenderised Rtyaer's leg. Rtyaer is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rtyaer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong Man can pounce on him.
Rtyaer moves to clinch but Dong Man breaks away
and Dong Man counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong Man.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dong Man.
Dong Man throws a nice head kick!
Dong Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dong Man throws a sloppy head kick and Rtyaer moves out of range easily.
Dong Man throws a head kick that Rtyaer semi-blocks.
Dong Man scores with a head kick. Rtyaer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dong Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dong Man lands a high kick!
Dong Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong Man throws a head kick but Rtyaer moves out of range.
Dong Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rtyaer will feel that in the morning.
Rtyaer avoids the head kick by Dong Man.
Rtyaer throws a counter high kick but Dong Man was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dong Man lands a front kick.
Dong Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rtyaer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong Man lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
A good leg kick by Dong Man.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Dong Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong Man lands a leg kick that knocks Rtyaer off balance momentarily.
Dong Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Rtyaer in the body.
Good leg kick by Dong Man.
Dong Man lands a high kick!
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Dong Man.
Dong Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rtyaer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rtyaer blocks a head kick by Dong Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Dong Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dong Man lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Dong Man.
Dong Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Rtyaer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dong Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rtyaer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dong Man counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remang Rtyaer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rtyaer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Man.
Rtyaer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dong Man throws a head kick but Rtyaer moves out of range.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dong Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rtyaer takes a step back to recover.
Dong Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rtyaer avoids the head kick by Dong Man.
Dong Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dong Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dong Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rtyaer takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Rtyaer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rtyaer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Rtyaer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Rtyaer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rtyaer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dong Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remang Rtyaer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong Man throws a sloppy head kick and Rtyaer moves out of range easily.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong Man with the inside leg kick.
Ko Dong Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Dong Man throws a head kick that Rtyaer semi-blocks.
Rtyaer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses.
Rtyaer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dong Man checks the leg kick.
Rtyaer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rtyaer darts in looking for a takedown but Dong Man gets double underhooks and turns Rtyaer into the cage.
Dong Man lands a front kick.
Dong Man throws a head kick but Rtyaer moves out of range.
Dong Man connects with a high kick.
Dong Man scores with a head kick. Rtyaer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick from Dong Man lands but Rtyaer takes it in his stride. #T4##CL#
Rtyaer takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong Man throws a head punch that misses.
Dong Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rtyaer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dong Man is trying to break free.
Dong Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rtyaer is keeping busy.
Dong Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rtyaer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dong Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Dong Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong Man lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Man.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rtyaer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong Man - the referee stops the clock and Rtyaer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong Man. Rtyaer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rtyaer blocks a head kick by Dong Man.
Rtyaer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rtyaer wants to clinch up but Dong Man keeps it at a distance.
Dong Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Rtyaer in the body. #T1#
Rtyaer avoids the head kick by Dong Man.
A head kick misses from Dong Man.
Dong Man with the inside leg kick.
Rtyaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong Man.
Dong Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dong Man lands with a kick to the temple. Rtyaer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rtyaer avoids the head kick by Dong Man.
Rtyaer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dong Man throws a head kick but Rtyaer moves out of range.
Dong Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rtyaer. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong Man.
Dong Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rtyaer.#T2#
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man leaves Rtyaer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dong Man throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rtyaer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dong Man throws a head kick that Rtyaer semi-blocks.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rtyaer blocks a head kick by Dong Man.
Rtyaer fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Rtyaer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dong Man replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rtyaer blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remang Rtyaer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong Man throws a sloppy head kick and Rtyaer moves out of range easily.
Dong Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rtyaer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rtyaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dong Man manages to circle out of the way.
Dong Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Dong Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rtyaer's head.
Dong Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Dong Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rtyaer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dong Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dong Man.
Dong Man throws a nice head kick!
Remang Rtyaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko Dong Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Rtyaer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ko Dong Man!

Event: GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Bam Bam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad jabs at Bam Bam's body.
Ahmad sizes up Bam Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bam Bam is defended easily by Ahmad.
Bam Bam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Bam Bam will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bam Bam gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahmad is looking to escape.
Bam Bam working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam Bam prevents Ahmad from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Bam Bam seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam Bam lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmad tries to kick Bam Bam off but Bam Bam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bam Bam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bam Bam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Ahmad is trying to stand.
Bam Bam not doing much here.
Bam Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bam Bam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bam Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bam Bam not doing much here.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bam Bam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bam Bam content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bam Bam lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
Bam Bam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ahmad to stand up. #TD#
Bam Bam looking to score a takedown here. Ahmad is defending well but Bam Bam drives through and ends up in Ahmad's guard.
Bam Bam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bam Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bam Bam is in close to Ahmad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bam Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bam Bam landing some decent shots from guard.
Bam Bam content to stall in guard here.
Bam Bam won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bam Bam pushing down on Ahmad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahmad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam stops Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
Bam Bam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bam Bam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bam Bam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bam Bam won't let Ahmad get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bam Bam controlling from mount.
Ahmad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bam Bam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ahmad's face.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam Bam lands a big elbow. #T4#
Bam Bam lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Ahmad is rocked!
Bam Bam raining down shots from the mount!
Ahmad is still in real trouble! Can Bam Bam finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahmad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bam Bam with the ground and pound from mount.
Bam Bam looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ahmad covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Bam Bam!
A relieved looking Chase Bam Bam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF 22: Dirk vs Petrov
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Danis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhacevov as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Makhacevov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makhacevov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danis defends well and Makhacevov ends up having to push Danis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Danis is staying active underneath Makhacevov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhacevov trying to mount his opponent but Danis defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov prevents Danis from improving his position.#T1#
Makhacevov is looking to stall here but Danis recovers full guard.
Makhacevov works over Danis with some ground and pound from guard.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Danis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danis is trying to keep Makhacevov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhacevov won't allow Danis to sweep him here.
Makhacevov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhacevov content to stall in guard here.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhacevov looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Danis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Makhacevov is doing well to control the position and prevent Danis from advancing to side control.#T3#
Danis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhacevov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Danis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danis is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhacevov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov trying to control here.
Danis wants to pass to mount but Makhacevov is defending the position.
Danis prevents Makhacevov from improving his position.
Danis is pressing down on Makhacevov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makhacevov is holding on for now. #SU#
Danis stands up and beckons Makhacevov to join him on the feet. #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.#CL#
Danis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Danis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Danis rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Danis gets control of Makhacevov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Danis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danis controls Makhacevov momentarily but Makhacevov frees himself.
Makhacevov cracks Danis with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov stays in close to Danis's body and controls the position.
Makhacevov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Danis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Danis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Danis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhacevov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Danis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhacevov pulls Danis in close to prevent any damage.
Danis trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhacevov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?
Makhacevov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Danis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up with Danis, looking for a takedown. Makhacevov pushes Danis against the cage but Danis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Makhacevov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danis.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Danis gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the cage. #TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in and bounces Danis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Danis trying to control the position here.
Danis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhacevov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Makhacevov is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Danis has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Makhacevov taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Danis!
David Danis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SAFO 62 Marston v Frost
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Barao clobbers Fatih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barao throws a leg kick which misses Fatih's front leg but catches the back leg as Fatih tries to avoid it.
Barao slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatih, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fatih tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fatih somewhat.
Fatih with a poor takedown
and Barao counters with a nice body kick.
Dantas Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Fatih.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Barao lands a big head kick that sends Fatih tumbling to the mat! Barao takes a step backwards and waves Fatih back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Muhamad Fatih has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao throws a sloppy head kick and Fatih moves out of range easily.
Muhamad Fatih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barao lands a big right hook! Fatih looks hurt but is still standing! Barao lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fatih falls down and Barao dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fatih's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Barao runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dantas Barao!
Our winner, Dantas Barao, 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.
Muhamad Fatih was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the fight. I will come back stronger. InshaAllah'.

Event: GDL 32: Hansson vs Keenan Jr
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
As Ahmad tries to get set, Wright tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahmad manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahmad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fathy Ahmad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wright misses.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ahmad - just one landing. #T1#
Ahmad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ahmad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Wright .
A nice side step and Ahmad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Ahmad falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Wright counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
Wright has Ahmad pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Wright avoiding damage.
Ahmad is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright pushes Ahmad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright .
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright has Ahmad pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wright .
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Wright .
Ahmad looks winded!
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wright .
A shot in the inside from Wright . #ROC#
Ahmad is rocked!
Wright works on Ahmad's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wright .
Wright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahmad being controlled against the cage.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Ahmad's ribcage. Ahmad let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Wright is struggling to control the position.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahmad or not.
Wright digs a right hand into Ahmad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmad's gas tank.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Wright .
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahmad is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright lands a body punch. #KD#
Wright drops Ahmad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ahmad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wright unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ahmad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wright is unloading with more strikes now! Ahmad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Fatih doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Barao's head coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fatih looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barao is fending him off so far but Fatih persists. Nope, Barao circles away and we're back to standing.
Barao scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Muhamad Fatih has been cut.
Fatih with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fatih thinking.
Dantas Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Fatih.
Fatih misses with a takedown attempt
and Barao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barao connects with a leg kick. Fatih looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fatih tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barao defends well and Fatih ends up having to push Barao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barao throws a front kick that sends Fatih stumbling back into the cage.
Fatih looks winded!
Barao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fatih if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Barao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fatih, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatih takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Still in the clinch, Barao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barao obliges.
A shot in the inside from Barao.
Fatih takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Fatih is rocked!
Barao has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fatih - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barao, and another! Fatih is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dantas Barao!
Dantas Barao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Muhamad Fatih was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the fight. I will come back stronger. InshaAllah'.

Event: GDL 30: Graindo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Cass fails with the takedown
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahmad on the side of the head.
Ahmad scores with a body shot.
Ahmad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ahmad looks to land a combination. Cass sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cass misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacob Cass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cass fails with a takedown attempt.
Cass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cass throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ahmad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Cass clinches with his opponent.
Ahmad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Cass has double underhooks.
Cass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahmad avoids it.
Ahmad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Cass breaks the clinch.
Cass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Cass instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cass jumps guard.
Cass has control of Ahmad's left arm, preventing Ahmad from doing any damage.
Ahmad wants to stand and escape but instead Cass has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Cass prevents Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
Ahmad is wriggling around but Cass manages to pass to half guard.
Cass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Cass slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Cass is working for a submission of some sort.
Cass performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ahmad is looking to get back to is feet but Cass passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahmad is pushing Cass's head away, looking to escape. Cass manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Cass's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cass advances to mount. #T4#
Cass working Ahmad over with strikes here.
Cass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ahmad hang on?
Ahmad is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cass punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Cass has hold of Ahmad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahmad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahmad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cass content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Cass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmad as he avoids it easily.
Jacob Cass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Ahmad. No joy for Cass on that attempt.
Ahmad works over Cass's head and body with a nice combination.
Cass tries for a takedown but Ahmad circles away easily
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cass rushes Ahmad and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cass manages to break the clinch.
Ahmad scores with a three punch combo!
Cass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Cass has Ahmad up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##TD#
Cass drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahmad wants to stand but Cass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ahmad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahmad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cass stops Ahmad from standing up. #SU#
Cass stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cass misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Cass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Cass avoids nicely.
Cass dives in and grabs Ahmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahmad pushes down on Cass's head and hops out.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Cass is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cass or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahmad, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Ahmad does no damage. #T3#
Cass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahmad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cass has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahmad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cass closes the distance and clinches up with Ahmad, looking for a takedown. Cass pushes Ahmad against the cage but Ahmad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahmad as he jumps to the side.
Cass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Ahmad keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahmad is defending well.#BC#
Cass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ahmad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cass throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Cass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Cass pushes Ahmad up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmad wants to break free but Cass has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fathy Ahmad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Cass misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Cass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahmad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cass.
Cass wants to clinch but Ahmad slips to the side
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Ahmad blocks the low kick.
Ahmad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahmad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad throws a leg kick but Cass sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Cass closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Ahmad wants to stand but Cass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ahmad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cass doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahmad is one step ahead there.
Ahmad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cass's guard.
Jacob Cass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahmad tries to bum rush Cass with a series of wild strikes but Cass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cass under the eye.
Cass with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Cass clinches up with Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage.
Cass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahmad is trying to force a seperation but Cass has the dominant position.
Ahmad working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Cass ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cass no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahmad wants to get up but he can't break Cass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cass is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahmad tries to stand but Cass is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Cass has his feet on Ahmad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cass has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Cass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahmad throws a series of strikes that have Cass backpedaling. #T4#
Ahmad scores with a one two! Cass had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ahmad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahmad stuns Cass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahmad connects with a body shot.
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!#CL#
Cass moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cass manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cass moves into range and clinches up with Ahmad.
Cass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ahmad tries to circle away but Cass has him pinned against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahmad 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fathy Ahmad!

Event: WCF 19: Hradek vs Dirk
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Makhacevov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fu connects with a leg kick. Makhacevov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fu defends it nicely.#CL2#
Fu has closed the distance and engaged Makhacevov in a clinch.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Makhacevov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhacevov throws a big counter combination but Fu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhacevov misses with a takedown
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makhacevov.#T1#
Makhacevov shoots and misses
and Fu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Makhacevov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fu misses with a two punch combination.
Makhacevov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fu sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Makhacevov with that takedown attempt.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu feints a jab and as Makhacevov dips his head, Fu unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Makhacevov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Makhacevov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Fu smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jian Fu!

Event: CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Muhamad Fatih (ranked 7640 p4p, 166 weight class) and Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 24406 p4p, 189 weight class). Boudreaux has chosen Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

160 cm
26 yrs
135 lbs

180 cm
21 yrs
187 lbs

Fatih

Boudreaux

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Muhamad Fatih! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Boudreaux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fatih tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boudreaux is in Fatih's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fatih (0) vs (2) Boudreaux
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Fatih is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boudreaux is aware though and is defending well.

Fatih has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard.
Fatih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fatih has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boudreaux is working away from the top position though.
Boudreaux wants to free his trapped foot but Fatih is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boudreaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fatih (0) vs (5) Boudreaux
Fatih wants to hold on but Boudreaux pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boudreaux content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fatih is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fatih is working hard here to advance position.
Boudreaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boudreaux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fatih is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatih (2) vs (5) Boudreaux
Boudreaux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatih trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
Boudreaux is pulling down on Fatih's head. It's preventing any offense from Fatih, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Fatih controlling him for the moment.
Fatih has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boudreaux has Fatih pulled in close to control his posture.
Fatih pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boudreaux is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatih is one step ahead there.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Fatih from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatih (2) vs (7) Boudreaux

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux pushes down on Fatih's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fatih is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Boudreaux not doing much here.

Boudreaux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fatih could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boudreaux has cracked it and Fatih is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boudreaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jethro Boudreaux!
A victorious Jethro Boudreaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Muhamad Fatih stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight. I will come back stronger. InshaAllah'.

Event: WCF WNF 4: Senior vs Montoya
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1##CL#
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Makhacevov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Makhacevov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Wagner digs a good hook to Makhacevov's body.
Wagner cracks Makhacevov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected. #CL#
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##TD#
Wagner pulls guard successfully.
Makhacevov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wagner's head.
Makhacevov looking to pass the guard.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Makhacevov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner is pulling down on Makhacevov's head to control his posture.
Makhacevov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhacevov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. #ES#
Wagner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Makhacevov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Makhacevov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Wagner moves into the clinch successfully.
Makhacevov goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL#
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.#TD#
Wagner pulls guard effortlessly.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Makhacevov is having none of it.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhacevov stops Wagner from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Wagner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makhacevov is defended easily by Wagner.#CL#
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhacevov is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Makhacevov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wagner manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Makhacevov's takedown attempt. #T1#
Makhacevov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhacevov avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the cage.
Makhacevov tries for a takedown but Wagner manages to get underhooks.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov with a poor takedown
and Wagner counters with a left to the body. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wagner moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lars Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhacevov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Makhacevov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makhacevov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Makhacevov gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Makhacevov's takedown attempt.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Wagner breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Wagner throws a one two combo.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Makhacevov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lars Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner lands with a nice combination. Makhacevov backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Makhacevov's head and hops out.
Wagner lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the cage.
Lars Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Wagner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagner jabs Makhacevov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Wagner sneaks out the side door and pushes Makhacevov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Makhacevov has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.#T1#
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner sizes up Makhacevov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Makhacevov tries to keep at a distance but Wagner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhacevov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makhacevov has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhacevov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov looking for a takedown. #T2#
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner is leaning against Makhacevov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhacevov, pushing him back against the cage.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?
Wagner is working Makhacevov over against the cage.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makhacevov wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Wagner. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner tries to score a body lock takedown but Makhacevov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Makhacevov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wagner is trying to stand up here but Makhacevov is controlling him well.
Wagner controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Makhacevov is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##CL#
Wagner rushes Makhacevov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wagner breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wagner moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Wagner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wagner forces Makhacevov back against the cage and clinches.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Islam Makhacevov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhacevov trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Wagner!

Event: GDL 24: Roughneck vs Stead
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
Koira scores with a nice right hand.
Koira throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
Koira misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ahmad. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
and Koira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ahmad throws a good cross that connects.
Koira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Ahmad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Koira misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Koira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahmad to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Koira.
Koira tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Koira misses with a wild body shot.
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Koira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Koira backing up. Koira nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
Ahmad stuns Koira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad attempts a counter takedown but Koira avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koira throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahmad scores with the left hand. Koira knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahmad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koira manages to circle out of the way.
Koira throws an overhand right that lands on Ahmad's shoulder, as Ahmad tries to avoid the shot.
Koira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koira misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koira throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Koira misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice body shot.
Koira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koira.
Ahmad is looking to wear down Koira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koira looks winded!
Koira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
Ahmad lands a nice hook to Koira's body. Koira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koira works Ahmad's body with a nice hook.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koira throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ahmad lands a jab to Koira's midsection.
Koira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahmad.
Koira throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.#T4#
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
Ahmad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koira.
Koira missing with a left hand there. Ahmad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing.
Koira misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Koira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Koira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Ahmad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fathy Ahmad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Koira misses with a body shot.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad slips a jab and a cross from Koira.
Ahmad defending well as Koira loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Koira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahmad has got the better of the exchanges.
Koira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahmad in his tracks.
Ahmad works Koira's body with a nice hook.
Ahmad scores with a shot to the body.
Koira misses with a straight right.
Ahmad tries to counter with a takedown but Koira is quick to defend against it.
Ahmad scores with a three punch combo!
Ahmad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahmad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pikku Koira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira misses with a looping left.
Ahmad scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Koira.
Ahmad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koira circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Koira misses.
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Ahmad. Those never looked like landing.
Koira throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
Ahmad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Koira is breathing heavily.
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Koira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad catches Koira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koira scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahmad should have avoided that one.
Fathy Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koira eats them both and turns towards Ahmad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koira misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Koira swinging wildly here.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koira can do to turn this around?
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koira misses with a straight right.
Ahmad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahmad lands a slapping body shot.
Koira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahmad tries to counter with a takedown but Koira is quick to defend against it.
Ahmad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koira misses with a wild combination.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Koira misses its intended target. #T3#
Koira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.
Koira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koira misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koira throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koira lands a nice hook to Ahmad's body. Ahmad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahmad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koira in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahmad scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.
Ahmad lands with a good body shot.
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!
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a left and a right that stings Koira.
Ahmad throws a combination. Koira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Koira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koira throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad counters with a nice body shot.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koira tests Ahmad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koira circles away quickly and effectively.
Koira lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Koira finds it's target.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Koira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koira.
Ahmad works over Koira's head and body with a nice combination.
Koira scores with a nice head shot.
Koira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahmad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fathy Ahmad dominated that second round.
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#
Koira misses with a double jab.
Koira misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koira thinking.
Koira swings for the body but Ahmad moves out of range.
Koira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koira misses with a hook
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koira tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahmad tries to counter by clinching up but Koira breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koira at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koira. Ahmad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a two punch combo.
Ahmad lands a nice hook to Koira's body. Koira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koira throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Ahmad cracks a nice hook into Koira's ribs.#T1#
Koira swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahmad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koira doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koira.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Ahmad ducks down to avoid it.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koira.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Koira.
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koira manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Koira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Ahmad.#T2#
Koira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koira misses with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Koira throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahmad duly obliges.
Koira scores with a punch to the head.
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Koira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahmad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koira throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koira closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Ahmad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koira, as that shot connected.
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahmad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koira.
Ahmad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahmad connects with a body shot.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmad was well out of range. Poor timing from Koira.
Koira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koira has time to react.
Ahmad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koira.
Koira lands with a hook. Ahmad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koira tries to move into range but Ahmad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Koira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koira throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahmad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koira misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Ahmad tries to counter with a takedown but Koira is quick to defend against it.
Ahmad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahmad lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ahmad. Beautiful body shot.
Koira misses with a two punch combination.
As Koira looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Koira just gets out of the way.
Ahmad throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pikku Koira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fathy Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Koira backing up. Koira nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmad 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fathy Ahmad!
Pikku Koira spoke after the fight, saying 'The blind referree is the sole cause of this fluke...'.

Event: CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 5330 p4p, 143 weight class) and Muhamad Fatih (ranked 5379 p4p, 145 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs

160 cm
26 yrs
135 lbs

Gordon

Fatih

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Muhamad Fatih!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fatih is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Fatih and move into the clinch.

Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gordon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fatih is trying to keep an underhook but Gordon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Fatih
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fatih has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatih is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Fatih's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fatih.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Fatih
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fatih is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fatih and Gordon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gordon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fatih's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fatih, who protects the arm well.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fatih is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Fatih is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Fatih is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatih trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Gordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatih is just riding it out for now. Gordon eventually gives up the hold.

Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.

Fatih is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fatih looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gordon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fatih defends it well.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Fatih defends it.

Fatih looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatih tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.

Fatih looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gordon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fatih has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fatih looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Fatih defends the submission attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fatih tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Fatih
Gordon controlling from mount.
Fatih tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gordon looking for a guillotine from mount but Fatih is having none of it.

Gordon working for a guillotine from mount but Fatih is in no mood to give up.
Fatih is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fatih is holding on tight.
Gordon trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails to take his opponent's back.

Gordon working for a guillotine from mount but Fatih is in no mood to give up.
Gordon fails to move to back control.
Fatih keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Gordon looking to secure an arm triangle but Fatih defends it well.
Fatih wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (11) vs (0) Fatih
Fatih is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gordon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Gordon looking for the choke but no joy.
Fatih is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gordon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Fatih is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gordon gets his way!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Fatih is holding on to Gordon 's glove but Gordon gets free and slips his arm under Fatih 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Fatih is tapping furiously and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Gordon!
An intense looking Ryan Gordon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Chai has my belt, The King is coming back for that belt and I'm coming to finish you. '.
The defeated Muhamad Fatih had this to say: 'Thank you for the fight. I will come back stronger. InshaAllah'.

Event: WCF 13: Uno vs Ohoulihan
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Mereani drives through with a takedown into Makhacevov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makhacevov 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.
Mereani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mereani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makhacevov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makhacevov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makhacevov! #REVB#
Makhacevov lands an elbow.
Mereani taking a bit of punishment here - Makhacevov scoring with strikes.
Mereani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mereani wants to control but Makhacevov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mereani is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mereani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mereani is trying to escape the position but Makhacevov is controlling the position.
Mereani tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Makhacevov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mereani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mereani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhacevov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Mereani is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Makhacevov with him. Makhacevov is trying to defend but Mereani has an arm under the chin now! Makhacevov grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Mereani!
Lucas Mereani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: F&BE 21- War Paint
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Man is just out of range.
Martin throws a hook but Dong Man avoids it easily.
Dong Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samuel Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a head kick but Dong Man moves out of range.
Dong Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong Man at a distance.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Dong Man slips the punch.
Dong Man misses with a body kick. #T1#
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dong Man on the side of the head.
Dong Man is looking to slow Martin down with leg kicks.
Dong Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Dong Man's head.
Martin misses with a hook.
Crunch! Dong Man slams his shin into Martin's torso.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Dong Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin tests Dong Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong Man counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong Man throws a counter combo.
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!
Dong Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Dong Man misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Man scores with a head kick.
Dong Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dong Man checks a low kick from Martin.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Man misses with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a head kick but Dong Man moves out of range.
Dong Man throws a nice head kick!
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong Man lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Dong Man avoids it.
Dong Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Dong Man dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Dong Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Martin steps away.
Dong Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dong Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Dong Man avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Dong Man blocks a jab.
Dong Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong Man wants to counter with a clinch but Martin pushes him away.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Man avoids the body shot from Martin.
Dong Man feints the counter takedown.
Dong Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin wants to slow Dong Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Dong Man moves away from the strike by Martin.
A head kick from Dong Man lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
Dong Man scores with a head kick. Martin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Martin misses.
Dong Man shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dong Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Samuel Martin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dong Man throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin is looking for a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Man, right into the meat.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Dong Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Man looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Man.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Man moves away.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Dong Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Dong Man manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Man.
Dong Man moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin avoids the head kick by Dong Man. #T1#
Dong Man throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Dong Man blocks a head kick by Martin.
Dong Man connects with a high kick.
Dong Man throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong Man checks it well.
A head kick from Martin lands but Dong Man takes it in his stride.
Dong Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Dong Man wants to counter with a clinch but Martin pushes him away.
Dong Man slips under a jab.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses.
Martin throws a leg kick but Dong Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Dong Man.
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!
Dong Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Man.
Dong Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Dong Man saw that one coming.
Dong Man slips a jab from Martin.
Dong Man throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong Man.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick from Dong Man lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
Dong Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Dong Man checks it.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Man moves away.
Dong Man blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dong Man's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dong Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Dong Man.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Dong Man moves out of range easily.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Dong Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong Man's hands.
Dong Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Ko Dong Man has been cut.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Man raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Man moves away.
A big left from Martin misses.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Dong Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Dong Man tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Dong Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dong Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Dong Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dong Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Samuel Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ko Dong Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin takes a swing at Dong Man's ribcage but misses.
Samuel Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Dong Man is out of range.
Dong Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Dong Man throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dong Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Dong Man.
A big right from Martin misses.
As Martin backs off Dong Man throws a huge counter combo but Martin manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong Man keeps Martin at a distance using the push kick.
Dong Man throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Martin misses with a combination
and Dong Man counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Dong Man.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Dong Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dong Man - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Man, right into the meat.
Dong Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Dong Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Despite the aggression on Dong Man's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
And Dong Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Dong Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dong Man. Martin shrugs it off though.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Dong Man moved out of range.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin avoids the head kick by Dong Man.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dong Man.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Dong Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dong Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Martin misses the jab.#T3#
Dong Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Dong Man moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Dong Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong Man lands a high kick!
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Dong Man.
Dong Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dong Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin cracks the inside of Dong Man's front leg.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin throws a push kick but Dong Man slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Dong Man throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Samuel Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Martin.
Martin takes a swing at Dong Man's ribcage but misses.
Dong Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dong Man.
Dong Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong Man misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Martin lands a jab.
Ko Dong Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ko Dong Man.
Well Martin 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Martin!

Event: CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4611 p4p, 115 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 3622 p4p, 96 weight class). Muhamad Fatih has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

160 cm
26 yrs
135 lbs

159 cm
21 yrs
146 lbs

Fatih

Hendersons

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Muhamad Fatih! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fatih misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hendersons looking to score a takedown here. Fatih is defending well but Hendersons drives through and ends up in Fatih's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fatih (0) vs (2) Hendersons

Hendersons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatih keeping moving, preventing Hendersons from controlling successfully.
Hendersons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fatih looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fatih working for a triangle but Hendersons defends it easily.
Hendersons wants to control from the top but Fatih keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fatih has his feet on Hendersons's thighs here. He's pushed Hendersons 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! Hendersons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhamad Fatih!
As Muhamad Fatih got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah for everything. Respect to my opponent'.

Event: WCF 10: Hradek vs Sage
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Alvis Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Makhacevov off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Makhacevov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Alvis Iii is a slippery customer.
Alvis Iii controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Makhacevov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvis Iii is looking to control Makhacevov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvis Iii avoid being mounted?
Alvis Iii won't allow Makhacevov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhacevov from advancing position.
Makhacevov is trying to control. Alvis Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Makhacevov seems content to control.#T1#
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvis Iii is trying to control but can't.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhacevov is stalling here. Alvis Iii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makhacevov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvis Iii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvis Iii tries to stand but Makhacevov is controlling his head.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Alvis Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhacevov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvis Iii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makhacevov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.
Alvis Iii trying to control the action but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov prevents Alvis Iii from moving into mount. #T3#
Makhacevov tries to improve position but can't.
Alvis Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhacevov keeps working.
Makhacevov tries to buck Alvis Iii off but Alvis Iii is having none of it.
Makhacevov keeps trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
Makhacevov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvis Iii is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Alvis Iii is working away.
Alvis Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhacevov off and has taken his back!
Makhacevov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 Devin Alvis Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvis Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Makhacevov gets double underhooks and turns Alvis Iii into the ropes. #TD2#
Makhacevov feints and as Alvis Iii raises his hands in defense, Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvis Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvis Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alvis Iii rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Alvis Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Alvis Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Makhacevov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvis Iii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makhacevov, into his guard. #REVR#
Makhacevov wants to stand up but Alvis Iii is controlling him.
Makhacevov has a closed guard, preventing Alvis Iii from standing up.
Makhacevov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvis Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhacevov is keeping the position for now.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvis Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov trying to control the position. #T3#
Makhacevov wants to hit a switch here but Alvis Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Makhacevov there!
Makhacevov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makhacevov gets full guard.
Makhacevov has Alvis Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Makhacevov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvis Iii trying to control but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvis Iii's guard. #REVB##T4#
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii has momentary wrist control but Makhacevov slips an elbow through the middle.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Alvis Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alvis Iii stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvis Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvis Iii misses with a body punch.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Devin Alvis Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.#TD2#
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov stopping the sweep attempt from Alvis Iii.#T1##SUB#
Alvis Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.
Makhacevov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Alvis Iii working for a triangle but Makhacevov defends it easily.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvis Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhacevov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makhacevov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Alvis Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvis Iii wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
Makhacevov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Makhacevov 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.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Alvis Iii sprawls well.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the ropes.
Alvis Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Makhacevov breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvis Iii enables Makhacevov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvis Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvis Iii punching from the bottom.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhacevov controls the pace.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Alvis Iii has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Alvis Iii gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Alvis Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvis Iii 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Alvis Iii!

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