Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but Carpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palonesess to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Palonesess is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carpe is just riding it out for now. Palonesess eventually gives up the hold.
Palonesess tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carpe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palonesess. #SUB2#
Palonesess is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Palonesess seems to be working for a kimura but Carpe defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Palonesess trying to control from Carpe's half guard. Carpe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess wants to stand and escape but instead Carpe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Palonesess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carpe 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palonesess holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Carpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpe stands up over Palonesess, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palonesess trying to control the position. #T2#
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palonesess is on top in guard. #REVB#
Carpe keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Carpe is working an open guard so Palonesess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Palonesess takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Altintop Palonesess has been cut.
Palonesess tries to bum rush Carpe with a series of wild strikes but Carpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Carpe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Carpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palonesess can't fight it off and eventually Carpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Palonesess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Carpe stopping the sweep attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess is trying to keep Carpe in close.
Palonesess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Palonesess gets to his feet. Carpe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carpe tries to clinch up.
Palonesess with the counter takedown but Carpe avoids it easily.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Carpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Carpe.
Palonesess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palonesess counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carpe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpe is defended easily by Palonesess.#T4#
Palonesess goes for a double leg but Carpe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carpe continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpe is defended easily by Palonesess.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palonesess enables Carpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palonesess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Carpe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Palonesess has his foot on Carpe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpe works his way back into a safe position though.
Carpe postures up in Palonesess's guard and throws a big left but Palonesess blocks it.
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 Justin Carpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carpe tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Palonesess, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Carpe tries to keep at a distance but Palonesess has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Carpe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess throws a leg kick which misses Carpe's front leg but catches the back leg as Carpe tries to avoid it.
Carpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls well. He's pushed Carpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. 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.
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Carpe is avoiding it.
Carpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls well. He's pushed Carpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carpe stuffs the takedown.
Carpe misses with a head kick.
Palonesess lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palonesess! #CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Palonesess against the cage.
Palonesess has Carpe pressed against the cage, preventing Carpe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carpe tries to pull guard but Palonesess won't allow it. #TD2#
Palonesess pulls guard effortlessly.
Carpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Palonesess has wrist control.
Palonesess wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carpe is now in half guard.
Palonesess controlling the position well.
Carpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Carpe there.
Altintop Palonesess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palonesess tries to get to full guard but Carpe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Carpe is trying to work for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Palonesess regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpe lands a couple of digs.
Carpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carpe connects with a couple of short punches.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Carpe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palonesess is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Carpe gets to his feet. Palonesess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Palonesess against the cage. #TD#
Carpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palonesess can't fight it off and eventually Carpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Palonesess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Carpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carpe is in close to Palonesess's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palonesess wants to sweep here but Carpe controlling him for the moment.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess is pulling down on Carpe's head to control his posture.
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 Justin Carpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carpe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Carpe looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Carpe drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Carpe working some strikes from top position.
Carpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess working a defensive guard here.
Carpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palonesess has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carpe has passed into side control.
Carpe working the ground and pound.
Carpe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carpe cracks Palonesess with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Palonesess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carpe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carpe working away.#T2#
Carpe working the ground and pound.
Palonesess tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Carpe happy to just control the position for now.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Carpe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Carpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Palonesess is trying to get back to half guard.
Palonesess is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carpe is controlling him well.
Carpe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.
Palonesess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Carpe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Carpe tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Carpe tries to score with some ground and pound. Palonesess controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Palonesess defending against the ground and pound.
Palonesess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess is looking to improve his position.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Carpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess is refusing to be controlled, as Carpe sits in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Carpe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Carpe waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Bok Sun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longfellow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Longfellow goes for a double leg but Bok Sun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bok Sun continues to drive forward.
Bok Sun lands with a cross.
Longfellow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longfellow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bok Sun jabs Longfellow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longfellow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bok Sun can pounce on him.
Bok Sun connects with a solid leg kick.
Longfellow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bok Sun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bok Sun thows a body kick. Longfellow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Longfellow looks winded!
Bok Sun thumps Longfellow with a low kick.
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!
Bok Sun digs a good body shot into Longfellow's ribs.
Bok Sun thumps Longfellow with a low kick.
Bok Sun punishes Longfellow's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bok Sun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Longfellow on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bane Longfellow has been cut.
Bok Sun lands with a shot to the body.
Bok Sun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bok Sun drives through and clinches with Longfellow against the cage.
Longfellow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bok Sun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Bok Sun.
Still in the clinch, Bok Sun scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bok Sun.
Longfellow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bok Sun has Longfellow pressed against the cage.
Bok Sun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longfellow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tae Bok Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bane Longfellow.
Bok Sun effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bok Sun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longfellow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Longfellow is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bok Sun.
Longfellow is still on wobbly legs! Can Bok Sun finish him?
Bok Sun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longfellow seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Bok Sun drops Longfellow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Longfellow looks back up at him and smiles so Bok Sun waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Longfellow tries to get into range but Bok Sun steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Longfellow! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bok Sun scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tae Bok Sun!
Tae Bok Sun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bane Longfellow stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy ain't got shit on me. Let's run it back punk'.

Event: TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1##TD#
Iceberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFatfat sprawls well initially but Iceberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McFatfat is trying to get back to full guard.
McFatfat trying to control but Iceberg postures up.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iceberg content to control rather than advance.
McFatfat tries to kick Iceberg off but Iceberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iceberg lands a nice short elbow.
Iceberg wants to control but McFatfat is keeping him busy.
McFatfat tries to roll over but Iceberg keeps him under control.
Iceberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
It looks like Fatty McFatfat has been cut.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iceberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
McFatfat is rocked!
Iceberg lands a big elbow - McFatfat is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Iceberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tor Iceberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fatty McFatfat stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont lose. I let you win'.

Event: TRFC87
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Mcvay shoots for a takedown but Longfellow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcvay or perhaps it was just good defense by Longfellow, which made it look bad. #CL#
Mcvay rushes Longfellow and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Longfellow pulls guard effortlessly.
Longfellow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Longfellow has a closed guard, preventing Mcvay from standing up.
Mcvay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Longfellow wants to stand up but Mcvay is controlling him.
Mcvay trying to control the position from guard on top but Longfellow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcvay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcvay keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcvay closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Longfellow counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Mcvay bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD#
Mcvay gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Longfellow bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longfellow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcvay pinned against the cage. Mcvay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Longfellow. No joy for Mcvay on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kian Mcvay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longfellow fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Longfellow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcvay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Longfellow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcvay is pressing down on Longfellow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcvay is breathing heavily.
Longfellow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Longfellow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Longfellow is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcvay has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcvay is pulling down on Longfellow's head. It's preventing any offense from Longfellow, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcvay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Longfellow works over Mcvay with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcvay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longfellow's guard. #REVR#
Mcvay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcvay'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.#SUB2#
Longfellow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcvay is aware though and is defending well.
Mcvay trying to control but Longfellow is working from the bottom.
Mcvay stopping the sweep attempt from Longfellow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bane Longfellow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mcvay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Longfellow trying to control here.
Mcvay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bane Longfellow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcvay is trying to control. Longfellow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Longfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Longfellow can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Longfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Mcvay throwing shots but Longfellow is blocking nicely.
Mcvay wants to control but Longfellow is keeping him busy.
Mcvay slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mcvay moves into range and clinches up with Longfellow.#BC#
Mcvay breaks the clinch.
Mcvay shoots in looking for a takedown. Longfellow tries to sprawl out of it but Mcvay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Longfellow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcvay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longfellow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mcvay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Longfellow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Longfellow wants to stand up but Mcvay is controlling the position.
Mcvay gets back to full guard.
Mcvay wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Longfellow manages to pass to side control.
Mcvay wants to get back to full guard but Longfellow has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longfellow lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Mcvay that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Mcvay tries to lock up and control but Longfellow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcvay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Longfellow landing punches.
Longfellow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Longfellow controlling the pace for now.
Mcvay tries to hold on but Longfellow pushes him away. #SUB2#
Longfellow has control of Mcvay's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcvay regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mcvay working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Mcvay wants to get back to his feet.
Longfellow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcvay?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longfellow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#
Mcvay is rocked!
Longfellow lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Mcvay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcvay squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mcvay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Longfellow tries to control but Mcvay wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Longfellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcvay moves in looking to clinch but Longfellow pushes him off.
Mcvay seems to have got his legs back now.
Longfellow tries for a takedown but Mcvay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcvay attempts a counter takedown but Longfellow avoids it well and moves away.
Longfellow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcvay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longfellow somewhat.
Longfellow dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcvay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kian Mcvay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bane Longfellow.#CL#
Mcvay closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mcvay manages to break the clinch.
Longfellow scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow has a takedown stuffed.
Longfellow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mcvay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Longfellow prevents Mcvay from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Mcvay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longfellow is one step ahead there.
Mcvay has control of Longfellow's left arm, preventing Longfellow from doing any damage.
Longfellow prevents Mcvay from getting back to his feet.
Mcvay wants to sweep here but Longfellow controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Longfellow wants to control from the top but Mcvay keeps moving.
Mcvay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcvay is looking to chop away at Longfellow's legs.
Longfellow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcvay defends it well.
Mcvay darts in looking for a takedown but Longfellow gets double underhooks and turns Mcvay into the cage. #TD2#
Longfellow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcvay's guard.
Longfellow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longfellow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcvay looking for a sweep but Longfellow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Longfellow landing shots from mount. #T3#
Longfellow raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longfellow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Longfellow looking to control but Mcvay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcvay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Longfellow unloading with bombs!
Mcvay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcvay is squirming around, avoiding Longfellow's attempts to control the action.
Longfellow controlling from mount. #T4#
Longfellow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcvay is looking to escape.
Mcvay is looking to improve his position but Longfellow isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcvay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longfellow trying to control but Mcvay is having none of it.
Kian Mcvay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bane Longfellow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longfellow dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bane Longfellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Longfellow 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bane Longfellow!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bane Longfellow!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bane Longfellow!

Bane Longfellow wins by unanimous decision!
Bane Longfellow took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SHINTO for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Kian Mcvay had this to say: 'Train harder and I'll be back '.

Event: TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1##KD#
Nice combo by McFatfat! Oh, that's hurt him - Tavau falls to the canvas and McFatfat follows him into side control. #ROC#
Tavau is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau is looking for a sweep.
Tavau is still in real trouble! Can McFatfat finish him?
Tavau sneaks back into half guard.
McFatfat scores with a big shot! Tavau's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tavau! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatty McFatfat!
Fatty McFatfat 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.
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.

Event: TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Krivoruchko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Longfellow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krivoruchko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Krivoruchko lands a slapping body shot.
Longfellow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krivoruchko tries to avoid it but Longfellow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krivoruchko to the ground. Krivoruchko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krivoruchko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longfellow has time to react.
Longfellow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krivoruchko's waist but Krivoruchko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longfellow off to one side.
Krivoruchko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longfellow. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longfellow.
Longfellow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Longfellow cracks Krivoruchko with a big right hand but Krivoruchko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Longfellow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Longfellow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Krivoruchko is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Longfellow stands up and beckons Krivoruchko to his feet.
Anatol Krivoruchko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longfellow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Longfellow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Longfellow 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.
Longfellow wants to pass the guard but Krivoruchko is keeping the position.#SU#
Longfellow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Longfellow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krivoruchko to the mat! Krivoruchko manages to get full guard.
Longfellow wants to pass the guard but Krivoruchko is keeping the position.
Longfellow trying to control the position from guard on top but Krivoruchko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU#
Longfellow gets to his feet - Krivoruchko follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krivoruchko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Longfellow swings for the body but Krivoruchko moves out of range.
Longfellow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krivoruchko throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Longfellow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Krivoruchko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Longfellow dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Longfellow decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Longfellow has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Longfellow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krivoruchko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Longfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longfellow is working for takedown but Krivoruchko is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Longfellow is trying to trip Krivoruchko. He has hold of a leg but Krivoruchko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Longfellow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Longfellow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longfellow advances position into side control!
Longfellow grinds an elbow into Krivoruchko's temple.
Longfellow throws a strike aimed at the side of Krivoruchko's head but Krivoruchko avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longfellow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krivoruchko defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Longfellow trying to control the action but Krivoruchko is working from the bottom.
Krivoruchko on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Longfellow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krivoruchko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longfellow trying to control the action but Krivoruchko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Longfellow 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#
Krivoruchko just misses with a punch to the body.
Krivoruchko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krivoruchko throws a nice looking combination but Longfellow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Krivoruchko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krivoruchko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longfellow.
Longfellow shoots in for a takedown but Krivoruchko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Longfellow backs off Krivoruchko throws a huge counter combo but Longfellow manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Longfellow gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Longfellow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Longfellow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Longfellow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krivoruchko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longfellow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krivoruchko is breathing heavily.#T1#
Longfellow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Longfellow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longfellow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Longfellow stands up and beckons Krivoruchko to join him on the feet. #TD#
Longfellow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krivoruchko on his heels. He'll look to pass Krivoruchko's guard now, I'm sure.
Longfellow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longfellow is working Krivoruchko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Longfellow wants to control from the top but Krivoruchko keeps moving.
Longfellow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Longfellow working some strikes from top position.
Longfellow advances to half guard.
Longfellow winds up and cracks Krivoruchko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Longfellow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longfellow working over Krivoruchko with some ground and pound. Krivoruchko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longfellow lands a nice short elbow.
Longfellow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krivoruchko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Longfellow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krivoruchko can do to turn this around?
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!
Krivoruchko is not content to let Longfellow control the position.#T3##SU#
Longfellow decides to stand and escape the position.
Anatol Krivoruchko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Longfellow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Longfellow showed some decent athleticism there.
Longfellow working Krivoruchko over with strikes.
Longfellow trying to pass the guard but Krivoruchko defending well.
Krivoruchko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Longfellow lands strikes from half guard.
Longfellow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Krivoruchko is rocked!
Longfellow trying to pass the guard but Krivoruchko defending well. #SUB#
Longfellow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Longfellow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krivoruchko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Longfellow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Krivoruchko as Longfellow shoots in.
Longfellow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krivoruchko as he avoids it easily.
Krivoruchko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Longfellow gets the takedown into side control.
Longfellow controlling the position.
Longfellow'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krivoruchko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Longfellow is looking to take a break and control but Krivoruchko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Longfellow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krivoruchko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longfellow is putting a hurting on Krivoruchko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Longfellow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Longfellow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krivoruchko!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Longfellow is landing with some decent strikes but Krivoruchko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longfellow controlling the position easily from mount.
Longfellow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Longfellow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Krivoruchko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Longfellow trying to control but Krivoruchko is having none of it. #T3#
Longfellow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Longfellow landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Krivoruchko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krivoruchko is still in real trouble! Can Longfellow finish him?#SUB#
Longfellow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Longfellow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krivoruchko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krivoruchko taking shots to the head. #T4#
Longfellow controlling from mount.
Longfellow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krivoruchko for as long as he can get away with.
Longfellow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Longfellow postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Krivoruchko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Longfellow and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Longfellow!
Bane Longfellow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SHINTO logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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

#R1#
Carpe shoots in and drives through. Masato sprawls well.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Carpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masato.
Carpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carpe somewhat.
Kugimiya Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Carpe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Carpe misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Masato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Carpe is looking to stand up but Masato isn't so interested in that idea.
Masato wants to control from the top but Carpe keeps moving. #T1#
Masato stays in close to Carpe's body and controls the position.
Carpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masato is controlling him.
Masato pushing down on Carpe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Masato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masato working Carpe over with strikes.
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Still in half guard, Masato seems content to control.
Masato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Carpe looking for submissions off his back.
Masato works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masato trying to control the position but Carpe is working away.
Carpe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masato moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masato connects with an inside leg kick.
Carpe darts in looking for a takedown but Masato gets double underhooks and turns Carpe into the cage.
Masato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carpe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masato counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carpe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masato passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carpe! #SUB#
Masato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masato tries to clinch up.
Carpe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Masato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carpe is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masato tries to advance to mount but Carpe denies him.
Masato content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Carpe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Carpe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Masato passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carpe really wants to buck Masato off and get back to his feet.
Masato controlling his opponent. #T2#
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masato wants to control the pace but Carpe is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Masato controlling from mount.
Masato trying to control but Carpe is having none of it.
Masato controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masato looking to control but Carpe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Masato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carpe is now in Masato's guard. A big mistake from Masato there, giving up the dominant position!
Masato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Carpe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Masato has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carpe manages to get his head free but now Masato has transitioned to an armbar! Carpe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Masato! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SHINTO for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TRFC84
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
McFatfat throws a head kick that misses.
San Martin is looking for the big counter here.
San Martin works McFatfat's body with a nice hook.
San Martin stalks McFatfat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFatfat's face. McFatfat staggers backwards, shaken.
Fatty McFatfat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFatfat avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
McFatfat pushes San Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
San Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McFatfat is defending well.#BC#
McFatfat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
McFatfat drops his shoulder and cracks San Martin with a huge uppercut! San Martin goes down! Can McFatfat finish him? #ROC#
San Martin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Facundo San Martin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFatfat advances to half guard.
San Martin is still in real trouble! Can McFatfat finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFatfat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFatfat controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, San Martin is out! McFatfat gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fatty McFatfat!
Fatty McFatfat 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: KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Stasiukas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stasiukas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carpe tries to avoid it but Stasiukas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carpe to the ground. Carpe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carpe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stasiukas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Stasiukas against the cage.
Stasiukas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stasiukas prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stasiukas throws a head punch that misses.
Carpe has Stasiukas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stasiukas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stasiukas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stasiukas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpe is breathing heavily.#TD#
Carpe gets control of Stasiukas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carpe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stasiukas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stasiukas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stasiukas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carpe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SU2#
Stasiukas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stasiukas wants to clinch.
Stasiukas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stasiukas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carpe's knee momentarily.
Stasiukas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpe avoids it really well and circles away.
Carpe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Carpe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carpe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Stasiukas wants to control but Carpe postures up.
Stasiukas is looking for a sweep.
Stasiukas is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Stasiukas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carpe wants to control but Stasiukas is keeping him busy.
Stasiukas parries the strikes from Carpe easily there. Carpe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stasiukas to escape.
Carpe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stasiukas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stasiukas wants to control but Carpe postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stasiukas is trying to get back to half guard.
Stasiukas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stasiukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Carpe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#
It looks like Linas Stasiukas has been cut.
Stasiukas struggling a bit here.
Stasiukas tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stasiukas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carpe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stasiukas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Carpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Linas Stasiukas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carpe scores with a head kick. Stasiukas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stasiukas is defended easily by Carpe.
Stasiukas with a poor takedown
and Carpe counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stasiukas is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Carpe!
Justin Carpe very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1##TD#
Iceberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iceberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Iceberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Iceberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Iceberg lands a big shot there that rocks McFatfat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McFatfat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iceberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iceberg drops a big elbow. That's hurt McFatfat! More shots from Iceberg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
Tor Iceberg retains his heavyweight title!
Tor Iceberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Fatty McFatfat had this to say: 'I dont lose. I let you win'.

Event: TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Truck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudeman throws a right hand that Truck ducks under and follows up with a left that Truck also avoids with ease.
Truck is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dudeman tries to clinch
and Truck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truck misses with a takedown attempt - Dudeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Dudeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Truck throws Dudeman to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudeman moves away.
Truck throws a solid leg kick but Dudeman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Truck.
Dudeman needs to keep his hands up - Truck had a free shot at his head there.
Truck cracks Dudeman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dudeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dudeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Truck's waist but Truck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudeman off to one side.
Dudeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truck pinned against the cage. Truck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Truck lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Truck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudeman doesn't seem phased though.
Dudeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ted Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Dudeman.
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Dudeman shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Truck.
A leg kick checked by Dudeman.
A combination from Truck does no damage.
Dudeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ted Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Truck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudeman is trying to defend but Truck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Dudeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Truck is working away from the top position though.
Truck is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Truck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Truck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Truck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dudeman tries to roll over but Truck keeps him under control.#T3#
Dudeman is looking to escape.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truck passes into side control, despite Dudeman's attempt to control the position.
Dudeman tries to improve position but can't.
Truck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dudeman parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dudeman to escape.
Dudeman parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dudeman to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dudeman is not content to let Truck control the position. #T4#
Dudeman parries the strikes from Truck easily there. Truck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dudeman to escape.
Dudeman struggling a bit here.#SU#
Truck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dudeman to his feet.
Truck with a hook.
Truck closes the distance and clinches up with Dudeman, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes Dudeman against the cage but Dudeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudeman tries to clinch but Truck moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Truck on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Truck tries to sprawl out of it but Dudeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Truck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Truck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Truck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dudeman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Truck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudeman keeps working.
Dudeman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Truck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Truck really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Truck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeman struggling a bit here.
Dudeman is not content to let Truck control the position. #SU#
Truck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dudeman to his feet. #T1#
Truck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Truck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudeman can do to turn this around?
Truck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Truck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dudeman wants to clinch but Truck slips to the side
letting Truck counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Dudeman is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Truck. Beautiful body shot.
Dudeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Truck finish him?
Dudeman throws a right and a left that Truck avoids nicely.
Dudeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truck sprawls well. Truck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dudeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Truck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Truck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dudeman backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck lands with a big left! Dudeman is wobbled badly! Truck comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dudeman to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Truck!
The defeated Ace Dudeman had this to say: 'This never happened'.

Event: TRFC81
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1##KD#
Frieza drops Longfellow with a beautiful combination! Longfellow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frieza is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Longfellow is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bane Longfellow has been cut.
Longfellow darts in looking for a takedown but Frieza gets double underhooks and turns Longfellow into the cage.
Longfellow is still on wobbly legs! Can Frieza finish him?
Frieza connects with a body shot.
Frieza wants to clinch up but Longfellow keeps it at a distance.
Longfellow misses with a double jab
and Frieza counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frieza tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Longfellow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Longfellow.
Longfellow seems to have recovered his senses.
Longfellow throws a big elbow that misses.
Longfellow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longfellow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longfellow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Longfellow is looking to advance position but Frieza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1##SU#
Frieza is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Longfellow slaps away a takedown attempt from Frieza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frieza stuffs the takedown attempt from Longfellow. Longfellow gets slowly back to his feet.
Longfellow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frieza shoots in for a double leg but Longfellow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bane Longfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Longfellow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Longfellow lands in his opponent's guard.
Frieza is looking to stand up but Longfellow isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Frieza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Longfellow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longfellow stops Frieza from standing up.
Longfellow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longfellow throws a strike but Frieza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Frieza wants to get up but he can't break Longfellow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Longfellow 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.
Longfellow has a closed guard, preventing Frieza from standing up.
Longfellow 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.#SUB2#
Longfellow looking for a guillotine here but Frieza defends easily.
Longfellow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longfellow looking to control.
Longfellow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frieza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frieza scores with a jab to the body.
Frieza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longfellow's waist but Longfellow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frieza off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Frieza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frieza slaps away a takedown attempt from Longfellow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frieza tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Longfellow counters with a shoot takedown. Frieza fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Frieza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bane Longfellow's cut.
That's time! Frieza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Longfellow gets a double leg takedown into Frieza's guard.
Longfellow content to stall in guard here.
Bane Longfellow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frieza has a closed guard, preventing Longfellow from standing up.
Frieza wants to stand and escape but Longfellow is having none of it.
Longfellow controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frieza's guard.
Frieza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longfellow can do to turn this around?#T1#
Longfellow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longfellow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Longfellow forces his way into half guard.
Longfellow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frieza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frieza has hold of Longfellow's hands but Longfellow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Longfellow working over Frieza with some ground and pound. Frieza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Longfellow in particular looking to stall.
Frieza is looking to escape.#T2#
Longfellow content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longfellow lands a nice short elbow.
Frieza taking some punishment here, with Longfellow in his half guard.
Frieza wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Longfellow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frieza sees it coming and defends easily.
Longfellow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Longfellow winds up and cracks Frieza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frieza wants to get back to his feet.
Longfellow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frieza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longfellow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Longfellow stops Frieza from getting back to his feet.
Longfellow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Longfellow controlling the action here.
Frieza is trying to stand.
Frieza is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym 412 welcomes RoaR sponsored fighters , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Longfellow slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Longfellow gets a double leg takedown into Frieza's guard.
Frieza wants to stand up but Longfellow is controlling him.
Longfellow throws a strike but Frieza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've been informed that Longfellow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frieza wants to stand but Longfellow is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Longfellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bane Longfellow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Frieza throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Longfellow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frieza won't be happy with that.
Longfellow slows the pace down.
Longfellow lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Longfellow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frieza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frieza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Longfellow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Longfellow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frieza!
Frieza is trying to stand up.
Longfellow landing shots from mount.
Longfellow lands a big shot there that rocks Frieza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Frieza is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Longfellow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frieza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Frieza is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Longfellow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Longfellow controlling from the full mount.
Longfellow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frieza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Longfellow landing strikes from the mount.
Longfellow landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longfellow lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Frieza is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Longfellow looking to secure an arm triangle but Frieza defends it well.
Oh Frieza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longfellow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Longfellow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Longfellow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frieza looks a forlorn figure.
Frieza taking shots to the head.
Longfellow postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Frieza in real trouble here! The ref calls for Frieza to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Longfellow!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bane Longfellow waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TRFC80
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Dudeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fairchild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fairchild.
Fairchild looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairchild, not yet.
Fairchild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dudeman throws a big elbow that misses.
Fairchild managing to control the position.
Dudeman wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Dudeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild seems keen to control Dudeman's posture.
Fairchild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudeman is one step ahead there.
Fairchild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudeman's guard. #REVB##T1#
Fairchild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fairchild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fairchild trying to control but Dudeman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fairchild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dudeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fairchild, into his guard. #REVR#
Dudeman trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Fairchild has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fairchild 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fairchild controls Dudeman momentarily but Dudeman frees himself.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Dudeman from controlling successfully.
Fairchild working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Dudeman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairchild tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Dudeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairchild is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeman's back!
Dudeman trying to control the hands but Fairchild won't let him.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Fairchild has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fairchild lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Dudeman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Fairchild keeps control of the position as Dudeman tries to break free. #SUB2#
Fairchild is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dudeman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dudeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fairchild.
Fairchild trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dudeman doesn't escape.
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 Ace Dudeman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Dudeman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudeman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairchild's head.
Fairchild has his hands clasped together around Dudeman's back. He's all about the action.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fairchild manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dudeman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairchild works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Fairchild wants to sweep here but Dudeman controlling him for the moment.
Dudeman landing some decent shots from guard.
Dudeman lands a couple of digs.
Dudeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairchild can do to turn this around?
Dudeman with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fairchild looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dudeman has picked Fairchild up and slammed him! Fairchild can't keep hold of the triangle and Dudeman manages to pass to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Dudeman.
Fairchild is looking to regain half guard here but Dudeman keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dudeman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dudeman misses with the ground and pound.
Ace Dudeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Dudeman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairchild manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudeman wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Fairchild managing to control the position.
Dudeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dudeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Dudeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairchild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Fairchild is continuing to stall.
Fairchild is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dudeman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dudeman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fairchild is concentrating on defense, preventing Dudeman from advancing position.
Dudeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Dudeman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fairchild can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Fairchild trying to control here.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Fairchild trying to control but Dudeman postures up.
Dudeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudeman wants to take a breather but Fairchild is having none of it.
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairchild wants to sweep here but Dudeman controlling him for the moment.
Fairchild is pulling down on Dudeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Dudeman, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeman lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Dudeman 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#
That kick from Dudeman tenderised Fairchild's leg. Fairchild is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dudeman misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Fairchild counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fairchild seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fairchild stands and throws Dudeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeman struggling a bit here.
Fairchild working the head with strikes. #T1#
Fairchild controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fairchild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairchild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dudeman being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Fairchild is trying to get an arm triangle but Dudeman is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dudeman is looking for a sweep.
Fairchild controlling from side mount.
Fairchild wants to control but Dudeman is keeping him busy.
Dudeman tries to buck Fairchild off but Fairchild is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fairchild tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Dudeman's face as Fairchild controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dudeman is pushing Fairchild's head away, looking to escape. Fairchild manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fairchild happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fairchild shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dudeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairchild. #T4##SUB#
Dudeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairchild pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fairchild is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeman trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dudeman 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ace Dudeman!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ace Dudeman!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Ace Dudeman!

Ace Dudeman wins by unanimous decision!
Ace Dudeman gave a mention to SHINTO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TRFC79
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Delija gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Ante Delija has been cut.
McFatfat pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from McFatfat and Delija goes tumbling to the canvas! McFatfat follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Delija told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Delija kicks McFatfat off and gets back to his feet.
McFatfat lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Delija is rocked!
A head kick misses from McFatfat.
Delija changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McFatfat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delija 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.
Delija keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by McFatfat's head coaches at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Delija takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delija is still on wobbly legs! Can McFatfat finish him?
Delija moves out of range of the leg kick from McFatfat.
McFatfat fakes the body blow, causing Delija to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Delija goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fatty McFatfat!
A determined Fatty McFatfat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Ante Delija stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its not my day..'.

Event: TRFC78
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Date tries to clinch up.
Longfellow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bane Longfellow has been cut.#BC2#
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Date misses with an elbow strike.
Longfellow just leaning against Date, taking a breather.
Date prevents the takedown attempt.
Longfellow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a knee to the head but Longfellow blocks it.
Longfellow tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
Longfellow tries for a takedown but Date manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Longfellow. 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Date just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longfellow's brow. #BC2#
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date throws a wild body kick that Longfellow sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Longfellow gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Longfellow missing with knees to the body.
Date is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longfellow is keeping busy.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Date.
Longfellow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Date up against the cage.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Longfellow.
Longfellow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Longfellow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the cage.
Date avoiding damage.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date crunches a lovely knee into Longfellow's ribcage.
Longfellow takes a shot to the head.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date stops a takedown attempt from Longfellow.
Date tries a knee to the head but Longfellow blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Date manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Longfellow shoots in.
And Date responds with a good body kick, but Longfellow manages to step out the way in time.
Longfellow misses with a looping right.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longfellow.
Date thinks about the counter body kick.
Longfellow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Longfellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
Longfellow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Longfellow ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Longfellow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Date rushes Longfellow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Date is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Longfellow dodges an elbow strike from Date.
Longfellow has Date pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Date manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Date misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC2#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Date tries to clinch there but Longfellow circles away.
Longfellow misses with a wild combination.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow is having none of it. #TD#
Longfellow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Date can do anything to dispel that myth.
Longfellow is breathing heavily.
Date wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Longfellow trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Longfellow wants to stand but Date is controlling his arm.
Date avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longfellow.
Date wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The ground and pound from Longfellow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Longfellow working the ground and pound from side control.
Longfellow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Date will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Date wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Longfellow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Date's shoulder. That is not cool.
Date is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Longfellow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Longfellow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Date has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosei Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bane Longfellow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longfellow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Longfellow up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Date. #TD#
Longfellow has clasped his hands together around Date's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Longfellow are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date wants to get back to his feet but Longfellow is dominant here and he's now got Date's back!
Longfellow landing with strikes.
Longfellow is landing with strikes. Date can't take much more of this.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Date is taking damage to the body and head.
Date is trying to stand back up.
Bane Longfellow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Date prevents Longfellow from getting a body triangle.
Date is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Longfellow lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Date hold on?! #SUB#
Longfellow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Date is defending well though. Longfellow let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Longfellow is looking for the choke from the back position but Date is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Longfellow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Date is defending well though. Longfellow let's go of the attempt for now.
Longfellow softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T2#
Longfellow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Longfellow lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Longfellow is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Date knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Date for a finish.
Longfellow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Date doesn't escape.
Date prevents Longfellow from getting a body triangle.
Longfellow scores with punches to the body.
Longfellow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Longfellow lands punches and elbows.
Date is trying to stand back up.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longfellow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Date is taking damage to the body and head.
Date is trying to stand back up.
Longfellow lands with a hammerfist to the side of Date's head.#SUB#
Date fending off the submission attempt from Longfellow.
Date trying to get back to his feet but Longfellow is in full control for now. #T4##SUB#
Longfellow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Date is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Longfellow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Date is taking damage to the body and head.
Date is covering up but some of the strikes from Longfellow are getting through and doing damage.
Longfellow tries to keep control of the position but Date is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Longfellow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bane Longfellow's cut.
That's time! Longfellow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Date stuffs the takedown.
Longfellow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Date tries to avoid it but Longfellow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Date to the ground. Date escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Longfellow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Longfellow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Date is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Longfellow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Longfellow slows the pace down. #SUB#
Longfellow is trying to get an arm triangle but Date is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow scoring with punches and elbows.
Date is pushing Longfellow's head away, looking to escape. Longfellow manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Longfellow wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Date bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Longfellow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Longfellow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date connects with a single shot there.
Longfellow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Date circles away.
Longfellow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longfellow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longfellow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Date tries to clinch there but Longfellow circles away.
Date tries to clinch up but Longfellow circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Longfellow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Date circles away.
Longfellow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longfellow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longfellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Longfellow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Longfellow.
Bane Longfellow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Date darts in and clinches Longfellow up against the cage.
Kosei Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Longfellow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longfellow's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Longfellow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Date just leaning against Longfellow, taking a breather. #T3#
Longfellow avoids the elbow strike from Date, against the cage.
Date comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longfellow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Date closes the distance and pushes Longfellow back into the cage.#BC2#
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Longfellow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longfellow swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Longfellow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longfellow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Date avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Longfellow's head.
Longfellow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Longfellow is working for takedown but Date is calmly controlling the position for now.
Longfellow tries to score a body lock takedown but Date shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Nice elbow from Date.
Date stalling against the cage.
Date lands an elbow just above Longfellow 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longfellow looking for a takedown.
Date is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Date lands a nice elbow.
Date lands a nice elbow.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longfellow's elbow.
Longfellow goes for a takedown attempt but Date pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kosei Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date throws a nice head kick!
Date lands a head kick. Longfellow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosei Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kosei Date!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kosei Date!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kosei Date!

Kosei Date wins by unanimous decision!
Bane Longfellow spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy ain't got shit on me. Let's run it back punk'.

Event: TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Scolari connects with a body shot.
Scolari throws a shot to the body. #KD2#
Scolari lands a big uppercut and Dudeman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dudeman looks OK. Scolari waves Dudeman back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dudeman is rocked!
Dudeman is breathing heavily.
Scolari circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dudeman to the canvas! Dudeman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Scolari keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Scolari!
Ace Dudeman was interviewed post fight and said 'This never happened'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 21: Champs Time
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Norris misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Carpe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carpe lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Norris wants the takedown. Carpe is fighting it off but Norris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carpe's guard against the cage.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carpe is proving hard to escape from.
Carpe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Norris is working for a submission of some sort.
Carpe won't allow Norris to pass to mount. #T1#
Norris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carpe wants to get back to his feet.
Norris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Norris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Carpe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carpe wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Carpe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norris on the ground.#ES#
Carpe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Carpe throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carpe!
Norris controlling the position from side mount.
Carpe is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Norris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Norris wants to stand but Carpe has his arm trapped.
Carpe is not content to let Norris control the position.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Carpe defends.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Carpe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carpe trying to remain calm as Norris controls from the top position.
Norris wants to stand but Carpe has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpe is looking to score with low kicks.
Carpe closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Carpe pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carpe throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carpe won't be happy with that.
Carpe seems a little lost for a moment, as Norris dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris tries to advance to mount but Carpe denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Carpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Norris darts in looking for a takedown but Carpe gets double underhooks and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris blocks a head kick by Carpe.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Carpe.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carpe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carpe wants it to stay on the feet.
Carpe scores with a nice strike.
Norris stuffs the takedown attempt from Carpe. Carpe gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Carpe dives in and scores a takedown into Norris's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpe wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris trying to strike off his back.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Carpe is proving a slippery customer.
Carpe distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Carpe throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Norris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Carpe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Justin Carpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Carpe manages to break the clinch.
Carpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Carpe.
Carpe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Norris gets the takedown into side control.
Carpe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris trying to control.
Carpe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Norris.
Carpe tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Norris is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Carpe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Norris.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Norris!

Event: TRFC76
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
McFatfat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McFatfat.
McFatfat lands with a nice body kick.
Ellison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. McFatfat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Bray Ellison has been cut.#KD#
McFatfat sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Ellison to the ground! McFatfat dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Ellison is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFatfat postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Ellison is out cold - huge knockout for McFatfat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fatty McFatfat!
Fatty McFatfat took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: TRFC75: Crash Course
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1##TD#
Good looking to score a takedown here. McFatfat is defending well but Good drives through and ends up in McFatfat's guard.
McFatfat wants to stand up but Good is controlling him.
McFatfat is striking but Good is not phased and passes to half guard.
McFatfat is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McFatfat wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFatfat trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Good manages to pass to mount!
Good controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFatfat is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McFatfat tries to control Good's body but Good pushes him off. McFatfat squirms to his side and now Good has his back!
McFatfat just trying to survive but Good is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McFatfat is trying to stand back up.
Good just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McFatfat is trying to get back to his feet but Good has full control of the position and if anything, McFatfat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McFatfat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
I really don't envy McFatfat right now.
McFatfat trying to control but not successfully.
Good has good solid back control here. #T3#
McFatfat tries to break free.
Good is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Good has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Good'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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McFatfat tries to roll but Good sticks to his back.
Good controlling the position well here. McFatfat rolled but Good kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McFatfat wants to get back to his feet.
McFatfat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Good 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#
A punch combination from McFatfat misses.
Good uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFatfat.
McFatfat lands with a hook. Good tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Colby Good has been cut.#TD#
Good closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McFatfat quickly recovers to half guard.
Good not doing much here.
McFatfat wants to get back to full guard.
McFatfat looks like he's trying to stand up.
McFatfat wants to control but Good is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFatfat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Good manages to mount him!
Good avoids the attempt from McFatfat to control.
McFatfat wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Good controlling the pace for now.
We've been informed that McFatfat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Colby Good overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McFatfat tries to hold on but Good pushes him away.
McFatfat's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Good controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Good.
Good avoids the attempt from McFatfat to control.
McFatfat is trying to stand but he's just given Good his back.#T2#
McFatfat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McFatfat is breathing heavily.
McFatfat trying to control the position but Good manages to sink in the hooks.
McFatfat wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Good looking to break McFatfat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McFatfat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Good will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McFatfat tries to break free.
Good just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Good has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McFatfat has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I would not like to be McFatfat right now. #T3#
McFatfat trying to get back to his feet but Good is in full control for now.
Good controlling the position well here. McFatfat rolled but Good kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McFatfat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McFatfat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Good here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McFatfat is trying to stand back up.
Good keeps control of the position easily here as McFatfat tries to buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Good is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFatfat is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Good dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colby Good's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good walks into a left hand.
Good is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFatfat can do to turn this around?#KD2#
McFatfat drops Good with a nice combination! McFatfat dives into Good's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Good is rocked!
McFatfat wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
McFatfat throws a strike but Good rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFatfat is looking to stand back up but Good counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McFatfat.
McFatfat wants to improve his position but Good is controlling well.
McFatfat moves into full guard.
Good won't allow McFatfat to get back to his feet.
McFatfat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU#
Good stands up and waves to McFatfat to follow him.
McFatfat misses with the combination. #TD#
McFatfat gets caught flat footed, as Good shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McFatfat wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Good manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
McFatfat wants to control the action here but instead Good manages to pass to full mount!
McFatfat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McFatfat tries to hold on but Good postures up.
Good controlling from mount. #T2#
Good manages to capitalize on a mistake by McFatfat to take his back!
I would not like to be McFatfat right now. #SUB#
Good looking to break McFatfat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McFatfat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Good will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Good keeps control of the position as McFatfat tries to break free.
Good is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McFatfat can't escape the position.
Good gets his hands free as McFatfat looks to control. #SUB#
McFatfat is trying to defend against the choke here but Good has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Good Tightens the hold and McFatfat taps out furiously! Good displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colby Good!
Fatty McFatfat was interviewed post fight and said 'I dont lose. I let you win'.

Event: TRFC75: Crash Course
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Ishan takes a swing at Longfellow's ribcage but misses.
Ishan digs a good body shot into Longfellow's ribs.
Ishan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ishan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Longfellow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ishan lands a jab.
Ishan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishan tries to close the distance and clinch but Longfellow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoarg Ishan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Longfellow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ishan quickly recovers to half guard.
Longfellow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longfellow scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longfellow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishan keeps working.
Ishan wants to get back to full guard.
Longfellow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ishan wants to improve his position but Longfellow is controlling well.
Ishan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longfellow is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longfellow not doing much here. #T1#
Longfellow wants to get back to his feet.
Ishan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longfellow is working away from the top position though.
Longfellow prevents Ishan from improving his position.
Longfellow throwing shots but Ishan is blocking nicely.
Longfellow works his way into full mount!
Longfellow has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ishan's face. #SUB#
Longfellow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Longfellow tries to control but Ishan wriggling away. #T2#
Ishan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Longfellow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Longfellow 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.
Ishan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishan preventing the sweep.
Longfellow is working hard here to advance position.
Ishan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ishan is looking to work some ground and pound but Longfellow has wrist control.
Ishan wants to control from the top but Longfellow keeps moving.
Ishan distracts Longfellow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ishan stopping the sweep attempt from Longfellow.#SUB#
Longfellow working for a triangle but Ishan defends it easily. #T3#
Longfellow keeping full guard, as Ishan tries to pass.
Ishan trying to control the position from guard on top but Longfellow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longfellow controls Ishan momentarily but Ishan frees himself.
Longfellow trying to strike off his back.
Longfellow keeping moving, preventing Ishan from controlling successfully.
Ishan lands a couple of digs.
Ishan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ishan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ishan wants to control from the top but Longfellow keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Longfellow is trying to keep Ishan in close.
Ishan wants to control from the top but Longfellow keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ishan catches Longfellow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Longfellow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ishan quickly recovers to half guard.
Ishan is trying to escape back to his feet but Longfellow uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ishan wants to control but Longfellow postures up.
Longfellow working the body and head with strikes.
Longfellow wants to stand but Ishan is controlling his arm.
Ishan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Bane Longfellow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Longfellow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ishan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Longfellow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Longfellow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ishan looking to sit in guard and control but Longfellow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Longfellow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ishan is trying to get back to half guard.
Longfellow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow is putting a hurting on Ishan here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Longfellow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ishan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longfellow is looking to take a break and control but Ishan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ishan is looking for a sweep.
Ishan is trying to control Longfellow's posture but Longfellow avoids it.
Ishan is looking to reverse the position.
Longfellow grinds an elbow into Ishan's temple.
Bane Longfellow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Longfellow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Longfellow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ishan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Ishan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ishan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ishan wants to control but Longfellow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ishan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Longfellow is staying active.
Longfellow working over Ishan with some ground and pound. Ishan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ishan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longfellow.
Longfellow lands strikes from half guard.
Ishan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Ishan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longfellow is thwarting Ishan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Longfellow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ishan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ishan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ishan wants to control but Longfellow is keeping busy.
Ishan is trying to control but Longfellow manages to pass to mount!
Ishan is breathing heavily.
Longfellow landing strikes from the mount.
Ishan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Longfellow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Longfellow trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ishan is desperately trying to improve his position but Longfellow has a good base and remains in mount.
Longfellow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishan can do to turn this around?
Longfellow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Longfellow lands a heavy elbow.
Longfellow avoids the attempt from Ishan to control.
Ishan is trying desperately to improve position.
Longfellow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ishan is looking to get to half guard.
Ishan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longfellow looking to finish Ishan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ishan!
Longfellow blocks Ishan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Longfellow 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#
Ishan tries to clinch but Longfellow moves out of range.
Ishan throws a looping overhand right but Longfellow ducks down to avoid it.
Ishan thuds his right hand into Longfellow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ishan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Longfellow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Longfellow is trying to trip Ishan. He has hold of a leg but Ishan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Longfellow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ishan looking for a guillotine here but Longfellow defends easily.
Ishan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longfellow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longfellow is one step ahead there.
Ishan controls Longfellow momentarily but Longfellow frees himself. #T1#
Longfellow lands a couple of elbows.
Ishan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Longfellow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longfellow distracts Ishan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Longfellow stopping the sweep attempt from Ishan.
Longfellow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longfellow trying to control but Ishan is working from the bottom.
Hoarg Ishan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ishan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Longfellow wants to get up but he can't break Ishan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Longfellow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Longfellow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ishan throws a leg kick
and Longfellow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ishan lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Longfellow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ishan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longfellow is one step ahead there.
Longfellow throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Longfellow being controlled here momentarily.
Longfellow postures up in Ishan's guard and throws a big left but Ishan blocks it.
Ishan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longfellow lands a couple of elbows.
Longfellow postures up and lands a big shot to Ishan's brow.
Longfellow stays in close to Ishan's body and controls the position.
Longfellow trying to control but Ishan is working from the bottom.
Ishan 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ishan scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Longfellow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ishan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ishan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ishan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishan lands a couple of digs.
Longfellow wants to sweep but no luck.
Ishan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Longfellow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longfellow tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longfellow's head.
Ishan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bane Longfellow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ishan wants to pass the guard but Longfellow is keeping the position.
Ishan with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bane Longfellow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longfellow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bane Longfellow!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bane Longfellow!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bane Longfellow!

Bane Longfellow wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bane Longfellow waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: KAMIKAZE 17: Bloody Night
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Carpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Rzasa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carpe sprawls and moves away.
Rzasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carpe shoots in looking for a takedown but Rzasa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carpe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Carpe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzasa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rzasa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carpe lands a couple of elbows.
Carpe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rzasa is trying to control the position but Carpe postures up. #ES#
Rzasa manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Carpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Carpe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzasa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carpe.
Rzasa tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Rzasa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carpe connects with a decent elbow.
Carpe fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Carpe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rzasa looks to move to half guard but instead Carpe has passed into mount! Damn!
Rzasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rzasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Carpe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rzasa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rzasa!
Carpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzasa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Carpe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rzasa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Carpe's body to avoid the submission. Carpe has instead reached around Rzasa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Carpe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Carpe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Carpe thanked SHINTO for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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