Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Aingeru.
We've been told by Aingeru's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minaj ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.#CL#
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Minaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Aingeru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minaj.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Minaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Minaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Minaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Minaj leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aingeru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minaj backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minaj working aggressively here.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Aingeru lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru lands with a left to the head.
Minaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow. #BC2#
Minaj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
Minaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Minaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aingeru doesn't seem bothered though.
Minaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minaj swings for the body but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Minaj is having none of it. #KD#
Aingeru sends Minaj crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aingeru is motioning to the referee to let Minaj up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Aingeru rushes Minaj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minaj misses with some punches.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Minaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minaj tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Minaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Minaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Minaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Minaj into the cage.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Minaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Aingeru misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Minaj manages to break the clinch.
Minaj throws a looping overhand right but Aingeru ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Minaj with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Minaj gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aingeru gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
A relieved looking Josu Aingeru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Ahr looks to throw the jab but Jasper is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasper! But no joy.
Ahr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jasper momentarily.
Ahr misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Ahr there.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
A big left from Ahr misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ahr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Ahr.
Ahr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasper unleashes a big counter combination but Ahr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahr lands the left hand.
Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasper manages to avoid it.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
A combination from Jasper does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Ahr.#T1#
Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahr throws a jab when Jasper was well out of range.
Jasper throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jasper.
Ahr takes a swing at Jasper's ribcage but misses.
Jasper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr misses with a body punch
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
Jasper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahr with a body shot.
Jasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasper.
Ahr throws a lazy right hand but Jasper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasper throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot.
Ahr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ahr walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahr jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Ahr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jasper connects with a right that clearly hurt Ahr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jasper proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ahr collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Jasper!
Theodore Jasper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaidi or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Zaidi shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaidi moves away.#TD2#
Zaidi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zaidi throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaidi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaidi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Allen has passed into side control.
Allen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zaidi's legs.
Zaidi tries to improve position but can't.
Zaidi trying to remain calm as Allen controls from the top position.
Zaidi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi is still trying to improve position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Zaidi's face as Allen controls the position.
Zaidi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zaidi tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Allen controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zaidi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allen is taking a breather. Zaidi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Zaidi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaidi moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaidi or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
George Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi.#T3#
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaidi.
Zaidi goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
Zaidi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaidi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Zaidi ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaidi or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Zaidi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Allen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaidi's head.
Zaidi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaidi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Allen defending well as Zaidi loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Allen lands but Zaidi takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Zaidi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4##TD2#
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zaidi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Allen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zaidi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Allen parries the strikes from Zaidi easily there. Zaidi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Allen to escape. #SUB2#
Zaidi tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Zaidi is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi'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##TD2#
Zaidi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Allen manages to get to full guard.
Zaidi won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Zaidi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mohsin Zaidi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaidi stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.#SUB2#
Zaidi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Allen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaidi has Allen in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaidi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zaidi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen 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.
Zaidi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #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.
Allen'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.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaidi can do to turn this around?
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaidi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zaidi thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Allen has his hands clasped together around Zaidi's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Zaidi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaidi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaidi is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Allen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaidi is working away from the top position though.
Zaidi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaidi is nestled in close to Allen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaidi lands a nice short elbow.
Zaidi winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Allen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaidi throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen 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.
Allen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Zaidi is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zaidi drops back looking for a leg! Allen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allen manages to kick Zaidi off! Zaidi jumps back into Allen's guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsin Zaidi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zaidi throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen blocks a low kick nicely.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Zaidi's shoulder, as Zaidi tries to avoid the shot.
Zaidi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Zaidi moved out of range.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Zaidi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
George Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaidi blocks the body kick.
Zaidi shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Zaidi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Zaidi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zaidi is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Zaidi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Allen keeping full guard, as Zaidi tries to pass.
Allen looking to control.
Zaidi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
It looks like George Allen has been cut.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaidi connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#CUT2#
George Allen's cut is getting worse.
Zaidi postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Zaidi postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Zaidi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Allen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
George Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Allen is trying to keep Zaidi in close. #T2#
Zaidi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
Jeez, George Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohsin Zaidi!
A very excited looking Mohsin Zaidi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Padilla moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Padilla has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar wants a takedown.
Padilla lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Padilla fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Padilla gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Padilla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses.
Padilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Padilla has double underhooks.
Padilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Padilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Padilla pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks the elbow strike.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Padilla scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Padilla scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Padilla controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Padilla wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
Escobar lands a couple of digs.
Padilla working a defensive guard here.
Padilla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Escobar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Escobar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Padilla felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nice strikes from Escobar there.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Padilla wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Escobar prevents Padilla from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar 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.
Padilla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar postures up.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar connects with a couple of short punches.
Padilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Padilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar cracks Padilla with a solid left hand.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Padilla works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Padilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padilla 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.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Escobar has gone for a leg lock! Padilla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Escobar's guard.#REVB#
Escobar has his hands on Padilla's head, controlling the position.
Padilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Padilla wants to stand but Escobar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Padilla will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Padilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Padilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Padilla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Antonio Padilla seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Padilla.
Padilla lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Padilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.
Padilla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Padilla gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padilla pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Padilla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Padilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Padilla missing with knees to the body.
Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A short left from Padilla.
Padilla dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Padilla lands a left hand.
Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Padilla avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Padilla as the two fighters clinch.
Padilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Padilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Padilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Padilla on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Padilla effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Padilla.
Padilla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Padilla.
Padilla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Padilla lands a body punch.
Padilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Padilla lands a good knee to the midsection. Escobar won't want to take too many of those.
Padilla scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Padilla.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Padilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Padilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Padilla lands a body shot.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Padilla throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Padilla.
Padilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Padilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Padilla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Padilla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
A right hand to the body from Padilla.
Padilla gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Padilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Padilla lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Padilla.
Nice elbow from Padilla.
Padilla scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A nice left hand lands by Padilla.
Padilla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Padilla has him pressed against the cage.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Padilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Padilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Padilla. #T4#
Padilla lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Padilla creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Padilla.
A body shot lands from Padilla.
Escobar tries to circle away but Padilla has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Padilla lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Padilla lands a left hand.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Padilla.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Padilla.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Padilla lands an uppercut.
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Padilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Padilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Padilla.
Padilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Padilla.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Padilla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Padilla lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Padilla rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Padilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Padilla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Padilla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Padilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Padilla. Escobar shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Padilla lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Padilla takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Padilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Padilla has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Padilla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Padilla lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Escobar to his knees! Padilla keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Padilla!
A very excited looking Antonio Padilla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Nickels slips under a jab from Holguin.
Nickels blocks a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holguin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Holguin takes a swing at Nickels's ribcage but misses.
Holguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Holguin misses with a hook.
Nickels connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Nickels.
Holguin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Holguin is just out of range.
Nickels tries to score with a low kick but Holguin moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Holguin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holguin connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holguin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickels tries to improve position but can't.
Holguin is working Nickels over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holguin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nickels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nickels tries to buck Holguin off but Holguin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holguin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickels keeps Holguin under control for a moment.
Holguin working the ground and pound but Nickels is defending the strikes.
Holguin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holguin misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Holguin.
Sloppy strikes there by Holguin.
Holguin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holguin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Nickels is looking to regain half guard here but Holguin keeps moving and retains side control.
Holguin cracks Nickels with a big elbow.
Holguin cracks Nickels with a big right hand but Nickels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holguin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Holguin looks up at the clock and then as Nickels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holguin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Holguin crashes against the mat.
Holguin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Holguin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nickels is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Holguin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
A victorious Dani Holguin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 94
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Morgan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tamar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tamar to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Morgan swings around for an armbar but Tamar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morgan's guard.
Tamar postures up. #T1##SUB#
Morgan has an active guard here but Tamar has managed to pass into half guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Tamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan 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.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamar is aware though and is defending well.
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tamar has passed into half guard!
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamar is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Tamar prevents Morgan from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Queen Tamar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan throws a jab when Tamar was well out of range.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tamar gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Tamar manages to retain guard.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tamar wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamar wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan won't allow Tamar to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Queen Tamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tamar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Morgan looks to land a combination but Tamar avoids it well.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamar manages to avoid it.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Tamar's defenses.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Tamar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Tamar wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SU2#
Tamar stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan throws a body punch but Tamar moves out of range.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tamar slips under a jab.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Tamar avoids nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Josh Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan takes a swing at Tamar's ribcage but misses.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Josh Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A big left from Morgan misses.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamar can do to turn this around?
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tamar is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Tamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Tamar moved out of range.
Tamar with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Tamar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamar preventing the sweep.
Tamar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tamar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morgan.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Morgan dominated that second round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Tamar's head but Tamar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Tamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamar moves away.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Tamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamar with the counter takedown but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Tamar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Tamar avoids it well.
Morgan throws a hook but Tamar avoids it easily.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamar defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tamar is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him. #SUB#
Morgan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tamar has passed into half guard!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Tamar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Tamar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.#TD#
Tamar gets caught napping as Morgan dives in and scores a takedown. Tamar manages to retain guard.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Tamar blocks nicely.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamar has wrist control.
Tamar keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Morgan prevents Tamar from getting back to his feet.
Tamar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamar is just out of range.
Tamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Tamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tamar moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Tamar moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Tamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morgan defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Tamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Tamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamar manages to avoid it.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Morgan catches Tamar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen Tamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan tests Tamar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tamar slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamar.
Tamar ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Tamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamar feints the counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tamar but Tamar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josh Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan shoots in but Tamar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen Tamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Josh Morgan!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Josh Morgan!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Josh Morgan!

Josh Morgan wins by unanimous decision!
Josh Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Queen Tamar stepped up to the mic, saying 'You fight like Mongol!'.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Ahr misses the jab.
Thing tries to counter by clinching up but Ahr breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Thing pushes Ahr up against the cage in a clinch.
Thing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thing's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thing trying to land knees to the body.
Thing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahr avoids it.
Thing trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Thing has picked Ahr up - he's going for a ride! Thing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ahr is trying to maintain the position but Thing is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahr works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thing lands a couple of elbows.
Thing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thing won't allow Ahr to sweep him here.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ahr has an active guard here but Thing has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahr taking some punishment here, with Thing in his half guard.
Thing is just content to waste time from the top position. Ahr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thing preventing the sweep.
Ahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ahr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thing landing with the ground and pound.
Thing looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahr is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Thing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahr defends it easily.
Thing controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ahr is looking to advance position but Thing has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Thing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahr is trying desperately to improve position.
Thing with a couple of short strikes.
Thing prevents Ahr from getting the reversal.
Thing lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahr is bucking up trying to escape but Thing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Ahr is rocked!
Ahr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Thing's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
Thing Thing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Rahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minaj throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minaj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minaj throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Minaj shakes him off and moves away.
Minaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman ducks right into an uppercut from Minaj.
Minaj with a hook.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Minaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahman.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Minaj's ribs.#TD#
Rahman gets caught flat footed, as Minaj shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minaj throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
Minaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minaj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahman looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahman, not yet.
Minaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Minaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minaj throws a big elbow that misses.
Minaj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minaj throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Minaj trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahman stopping the sweep attempt from Minaj.#SUB#
Minaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahman is aware though and is defending well.
Minaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Minaj, not yet.
Rahman wanted to stand there but Minaj had control of the position.
Minaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Minaj, not yet. #T2#
Minaj is working hard here to advance position.
Rahman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minaj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minaj misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman.
Minaj wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it. #BC#
Minaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Minaj keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Rahman.#CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minajs head.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minaj lands a shot to the body.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minaj can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action. #T3#
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Minaj is rocked!
Minaj misses with a body punch.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minajs head.
Oh Minaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Minaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Minaj has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman cracks Minaj with a nice body shot.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Minaj.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Minaj.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Minaj.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahman working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minaj seems to have got his legs back now.
Minaj tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Minaj back against the cage.
Minaj lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Minaj with a big uppercut! Minaj tries to clinch up but Rahman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Minaj to the mat! Minaj covers up and Rahman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdul Rahman!

Event: Skrap Fights 93
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
MacNamara slips a jab from Van Der Dusse.
It looked like MacNamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacNamara throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Dusse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacNamara.
Van Der Dusse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Dusse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacNamara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Der Dusse blocks the body kick.
We've been told by MacNamara's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Der Dusse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacNamara can pounce on him.
Van Der Dusse throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
Van Der Dusse throws a right hand that MacNamara ducks under and follows up with a left that MacNamara also avoids with ease.
Van Der Dusse avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara moves away from the strike by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse throws a hook to the side of MacNamara's head but MacNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Der Dusse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
Van Der Dusse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacNamara's hands.
Van Der Dusse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacNamara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Dusse throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
Van Der Dusse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Der Dusse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
MacNamara throws a wild body kick that Van Der Dusse sees coming a mile off.
Van Der Dusse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacNamara defends it well.
Seamus MacNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Dusse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and MacNamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Dusse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Der Dusse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Dusse blocks the body kick.
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Dusse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from MacNamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacNamara swings for the body but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
MacNamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by MacNamara - just one landing.
Van Der Dusse takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Dusse misses with a right hand
enabling MacNamara to counter with a crisp jab.
MacNamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Der Dusse swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacNamara counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Dusse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Dusse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacNamara sprawls well. MacNamara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Dusse gets slowly back to his feet.
Seamus MacNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
MacNamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Der Dusse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacNamara lands with a good body shot.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Van Der Dusse.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like MacNamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Der Dusse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacNamara works Van Der Dusse's body with a nice hook.
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacNamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Der Dusse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacNamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacNamara digs a good hook to Van Der Dusse's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Der Dusse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacNamara - the referee stops the clock and Van Der Dusse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacNamara. Van Der Dusse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Van Der Dusse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
MacNamara is looking for a sweep. Van Der Dusse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacNamara pushes Van Der Dusse off looking to stand but Van Der Dusse dives back in and keeps control.
MacNamara trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
MacNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Der Dusse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Der Dusse's back!
MacNamara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacNamara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacNamara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacNamara keeps control of the position as Van Der Dusse tries to break free.
Will MacNamara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
MacNamara has good solid back control here. #T4#
Van Der Dusse trying to control but not successfully.
MacNamara lands strikes to the head.
MacNamara tries to keep control of the position but Van Der Dusse is staying busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Dusse breaks MacNamara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Van Der Dusse with a nice head shot there.
Van Der Dusse stands up over MacNamara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacNamara is looking to stand up but Van Der Dusse isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Der Dusse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Der Dusse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacNamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Dusse's guard. #REVR#
MacNamara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus MacNamara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Van Der Dusse throws a combination that misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Der Dusse thinking.
MacNamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around?
MacNamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacNamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Der Dusse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacNamara throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Dusse moves out of range easily.
Van Der Dusse lands with a hook. MacNamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Dusse.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacNamara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A shot to the body from Van Der Dusse misses
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
MacNamara with a hook.
MacNamara slips under a jab.
MacNamara scores with a head kick. Van Der Dusse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Der Dusse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Dusse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
MacNamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNamara digs a good body shot into Van Der Dusse's ribs.
MacNamara lands with a nice body kick.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacNamara but MacNamara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.#T1#
Nice shot by Van Der Dusse.
MacNamara sizes up Van Der Dusse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Der Dusse punishes MacNamara's body with a nice straight punch.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Dusse! But no joy.
Van Der Dusse throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Dusse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice leg kick.
MacNamara lands a leg kick that knocks Van Der Dusse off balance momentarily.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Dusse avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a wild body kick that Van Der Dusse sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! MacNamara slams his shin into Van Der Dusse's torso.
Van Der Dusse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown but MacNamara sprawls well.
Seamus MacNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Dusse.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Van Der Dusse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Van Der Dusse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Van Der Dusse is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacNamara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from MacNamara misses the target.
MacNamara lands with a straight right. Van Der Dusse didn't see that one coming.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
MacNamara connects with a body shot that sends Van Der Dusse's belly button to the back.
Van Der Dusse avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacNamara's waist but MacNamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
MacNamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range of the body kick from MacNamara.
MacNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Der Dusse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Van Der Dusse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seamus MacNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacNamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
MacNamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacNamara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacNamara controls Van Der Dusse momentarily but Van Der Dusse frees himself.
MacNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet MacNamara, not yet.
MacNamara pulls Van Der Dusse in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Der Dusse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Der Dusse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Der Dusse postures up in MacNamara's guard and throws a big left but MacNamara blocks it.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Van Der Dusse preventing the sweep.
MacNamara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Dusse is controlling him.
MacNamara trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacNamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Der Dusse.
MacNamara trying to control the position.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse wants to control from the top but MacNamara keeps moving.
MacNamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of elbows.
MacNamara looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus MacNamara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and MacNamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacNamara is trying to defend but Van Der Dusse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
MacNamara has hold of Van Der Dusse's hands but Van Der Dusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Dusse wants to pass the guard but MacNamara is defending well.
MacNamara wants to get back to his feet.
MacNamara is pressing down on Van Der Dusse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Der Dusse working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse won't allow MacNamara to sweep him here.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacNamara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacNamara is on top in guard. #REVR#
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
MacNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
MacNamara works over Van Der Dusse with some ground and pound from guard.
MacNamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacNamara looking to sit in guard and control but Van Der Dusse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Van Der Dusse is looking to work some ground and pound but MacNamara has wrist control.
Van Der Dusse landing with the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse prevents MacNamara from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Dusse throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Der Dusse cracks MacNamara with a solid left hand.
MacNamara trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Dusse is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
MacNamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacNamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacNamara is controlling Van Der Dusse's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Dusse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacNamara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Der Dusse prevents MacNamara from getting back to his feet.
MacNamara keeping full guard, as Van Der Dusse tries to pass.
MacNamara seems keen to control Van Der Dusse's posture.
MacNamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Dusse's guard. #REVR#
MacNamara trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom. #T3#
MacNamara won't allow Van Der Dusse to sweep him here.
MacNamara trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Der Dusse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacNamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacNamara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
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.#SU#
MacNamara gets to his feet. Van Der Dusse looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Dusse lands in his opponent's guard.
Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacNamara looking to control.
MacNamara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
MacNamara is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Der Dusse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Der Dusse regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacNamara trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Der Dusse is looking for a triangle but MacNamara pushes his legs off easily.
Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthon Van Der Dusse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacNamara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Seamus MacNamara!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Seamus MacNamara!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Seamus MacNamara!

Seamus MacNamara wins by unanimous decision!
Seamus MacNamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fagan's head backwards.
Fagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fagan avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Fagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin throws a hook but Fagan avoids it easily.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagan.
Fagan throws a nice looking combination but Golovkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Fagan.
Fagan dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
Fagan throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Fagan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Fagan's head.
Fagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Fagan throws a big counter combination but Golovkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fagan looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Fagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fagan is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Fagan slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Fagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Fagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagan walks into a left hand.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fagan staying out of range there.
Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fagan tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fagan ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Fagan throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Fagan needs to keep his hands up - Golovkin had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Fagan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Fagan moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Fagan.
Fagan staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Fagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fagan is just out of range.
Fagan takes one to the chin there.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Fagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fagan.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fagan slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagan.
Fagan digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
Fagan slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Fagan throws a big counter combination but Golovkin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Fagan moved out of range nicely.
Fagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Fagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Fagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Golovkin takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Golovkin is rocked!#T3#
Fagan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Golovkin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fagan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Golovkin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Fagan!
Paddy Fagan very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019

#R1#
Zamora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Zamora looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pending!
Pending trying to remain calm as Zamora controls from the top position.
Zamora works to advance to full mount. Pending defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zamora punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zamora working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zamora with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pending scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Zamora land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Zamora stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Zamora!
A relieved looking Freddie Zamora thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Skrap Fights 91
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Guillen tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Guillen. Guillen gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Guillen blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Guillen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Guillen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guillen misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guillen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Guillen misses with a looping right.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Juan Carlos Guillen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillen looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Guillen connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Guillen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guillen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Guillen is rocked!
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Guillen - just one landing. #T1#
Guillen throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A big right from Guillen misses.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guillen scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Guillen misses with a wild body shot.
Reed avoids the body shot from Guillen.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Guillen's head back.
Guillen is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Guillen looks winded!
Guillen throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1##CL#
Average has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Average avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage. #BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales with a nice cross.
Average throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
Average tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Average has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Average shoots in and drives through. Morales sprawls well.
Average tries to clinch up but Morales circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Average has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Average tries to score a body lock takedown but Morales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Average.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Average is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Average lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Average is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Average gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Morales's legs - danger averted.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average preventing the sweep.
Morales is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Morales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SU2#
Morales decides to stand and escape the position.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Average slips the punch.
Morales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Average shoots in and drives through. Morales sprawls well.
Morales connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Average tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Average.
Average gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morales counters with a series of strikes. Average will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morales fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Average to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Average looks to clinch but Morales throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Average taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Morales!
An out of breath Jose Morales thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 101 Paa v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Padilla pushes Merlin away with a front kick.
Padilla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Padilla misses with a head kick.
Padilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Padilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Padilla lands but Merlin takes it in his stride.
Padilla throws a solid leg kick but Merlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Padilla.
Merlin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Padilla sprawls and moves away.
Merlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merlin thuds his right hand into Padilla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padilla tries to avoid it but Merlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padilla to the ground. Padilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padilla tries to land a front kick but Merlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Padilla jabs Merlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Padilla throws a head kick that Merlin semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Merlin is rocked!
Merlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Merlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Padilla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Merlin seems to have got his legs back now.
Merlin is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Padilla - just one landing.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Padilla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Padilla drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Merlin right on the button. Merlin goes down! Padilla follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Padilla gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Padilla!
A very excited looking Antonio Padilla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Nurmy loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmy.
Nurmy looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Nurmy shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida avoids the body shot from Nurmy.
Nurmy throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmy throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Nurmy misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmy misses the target.
Khalabib Nurmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Nurmy moves his leg out of the way.
Nurmy throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Nurmy jabs at Machida's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machida throws out a powerful jab.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Nurmy ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurmy. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmy.
Nurmy tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Nurmy back against the cage.
Nurmy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nurmy takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmy controls his hands.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmy controls his hands.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
Machida tries to work over Nurmy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Machida with a knee to the head.
Nurmy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmy misses with a punch to the body.
Machida tries a body shot but Nurmy blocks it.
Nurmy working aggressively here.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida tries to work over Nurmy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurmy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Machida.
A short left from Machida.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmy has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Nurmy wants to take the fight to the mat but Machida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machida gets through Nurmy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Nurmy gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Nurmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Machida is positioning himself well to prevent Nurmy advancing to mount.
Nurmy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmy avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmy has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmy lands a big elbow.
Machida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machida blocking the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmy throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Nurmy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Nurmy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nurmy with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmy lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Nurmy lands strikes from half guard.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Nurmy finish him?
Machida wants to control but Nurmy is keeping busy.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmy scores with a big shot! Machida's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Machida! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalabib Nurmy!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalabib Nurmy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holguin throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holguin misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
We've been hearing reports that Holguin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickels.
Holguin dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nickels has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels unleashes a big counter combination but Holguin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nickels lands a leg kick that knocks Holguin off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holguin is defended easily by Nickels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Holguin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickels's waist but Nickels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holguin off to one side.
Holguin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dani Holguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holguin looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nickels misses with the combination.
A big left from Holguin misses.
Nickels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holguin moves forwards but Nickels connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holguin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Holguin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holguin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.#CUT2#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nickels misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Nickels. #CL#
Holguin rushes Nickels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holguin's brow.
Holguin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Holguin's takedown attempt.
Holguin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holguin tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Holguin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nickels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holguin working aggressively here.
Holguin blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holguin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Holguin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nickels can't fight it off and eventually Holguin manages to take the fight to the floor. Nickels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holguin throws a strike but Nickels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels stands and throws Holguin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickels trying to control the action but Holguin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Holguin tries to buck Nickels off but Nickels is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holguin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Holguin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin's cut.
That's time! Holguin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickels defends it nicely.
Holguin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Holguin moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.#CL2#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Holguin.
Holguin misses with a body punch.
Holguin dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Holguin can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Holguin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holguin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head.
Nickels misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Holguin. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Holguin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holguin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holguin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickels stops a takedown attempt from Holguin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickels.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nickels dips a shoulder and cracks Holguin with a mighty uppercut! Holguin falls back against the cage and Nickels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Holguin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nickels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Navajo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahr sprawls well. He's pushed Navajo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Navajo shoots in for a takedown but Ahr shows good takedown defense.
Ahr misses with a wild body shot.
Ahr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Navajo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Navajo.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahr has wrist control.
Navajo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr is trying to control the position but Navajo postures up.
Ahr wants to stand but Navajo is controlling the position.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahr has momentary wrist control but Navajo slips an elbow through the middle.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Ahr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Ahr!#REVR##SUB2#
Navajo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Navajo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ahr doesn't defend quickly enough and Navajo has managed to lock this one up! Can Ahr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Navajo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Sins scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tessier.
Some bone on bone action there as Tessier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tessier tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.
Sins lands with a shot to the body.
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessier.
Sins throws a shot from downtown. Tessier moves away and avoids it.
Tessier is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Tessier gets a double leg takedown into Sins's guard.
Sins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tessier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tessier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tessier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tessier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tessier throws a big right hand that misses.
Tessier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sins managing to control the position.
Tessier works over Sins with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Tessier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sins is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sins won't allow Tessier to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tessier isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sins stacks Tessier on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sins!
Sins controlling the position.
Tessier is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Tessier tries to reverse the position but Sins maintains control.
Sins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tessier tries to reverse the position but Sins maintains control.
Tessier tries to hold on but Sins pushes him away.
Tessier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sins controlling the position easily from mount.
Tessier is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tessier regains half guard.
Sins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tessier is not content to let Sins control the position.#SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sins trying to mount his opponent but Tessier defends it. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tessier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sins has managed to get both his arms back between Tessier's legs - danger averted.
Tessier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sins is trying to control but can't.
Tessier looks to land a strike but Sins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Sins moves out of range easily.
Sins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tessier. That one must have hurt.
Nick Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sins defending well as Tessier loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Sins.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sins ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Tessier needs to keep his hands up - Sins had a free shot at his head there.
Sins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tessier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sins.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Sins.
Sins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sins works on Tessier's body with a couple of short punches.
Tessier prevents a body shot from Sins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier goes for a takedown attempt but Sins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tessier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sins circles away.
Sins lands with a straight right. Tessier didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Sins misses.
Tessier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sins with a body shot.
Tessier fails to land with a series of punches.
Sins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sins looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.
Tessier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sins digs a good hook to Tessier's body.
Sins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tessiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tessier cracks Sins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sins throws a head kick that half lands.
Tessier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier slips under a jab from Sins.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Sins misses
and Tessier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sins throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.
Tessier swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sins throws a hook but Tessier blocks it.
Jab, jab by Sins - just one landing.
Tessier looks to score with a jab to the body but Sins is just out of range.#T2#
Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tessier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Sins.
Sins scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Tessier misses.
Sins stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
A head kick misses from Sins.
Sins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Sins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sins throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier throws a low kick but Sins avoids it.
Tessier lands the left hand.
Tessier sizes up Sins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tessier swings for the body but Sins moves out of range.
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sins tries a head kick but it misses.
Sins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sins is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sins throws a sloppy head kick
and Tessier counters with a right hand to the body.
Tessier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tessier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sins. That's going to slow Tessier down.
Sins tries to work over Tessier's front leg with a kick but Tessier checks it.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sins misses with a hook. Tessier ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Tessier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
Tessier throws a nice looking combination but Sins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tessier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tessier is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Tessier catches Sins right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tessier.#T4#
Sins throws a chopping leg kick but Tessier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tessier just misses with a punch to the body.
Sins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sins moves out of range as Tessier throws a body kick.
Tessier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessier takes a swing at Sins's ribcage but misses.
Tessier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tessier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sins is out of range and Tessier settles back down.
Sins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tessier.
Sins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tessier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tessier circles away quickly and effectively.
Sins moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Tessier.
Sins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sins misses with a body shot.
Sins misses with a hook. Tessier ducked under it nicely.
Sins throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sins. That's going to slow Tessier down.
Sins tries to move into range but Tessier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tessier slips a straight right by Sins.
Nice defenses there by Tessier.
Tessier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Sins misses.
Tessier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Sins moves out of range easily.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
A swing and a miss from Sins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tessier scores with a nice strike.
Sins swats away the attempt to clinch by Tessier.
Sins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tessier avoids the body shot from Sins.
Tessier tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.#T1#
Tessier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Tessier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tessier connects with a body shot that sends Sins's belly button to the back.
Sins connects with an inside leg kick.
Tessier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins needs to keep his hands up - Tessier had a free shot at his head there.
Sins tries to work over Tessier's front leg with a kick but Tessier checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
Tessier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sins lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Sins misses.
Tessier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sins blocks a leg kick.
Tessier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Tessier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tessier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Sins wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sins tries to roll over but Tessier keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Sins is trying to maintain the position but Tessier is very close to passing his half guard.
Sins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Sins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tessier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tessier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sins is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tessier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Sins from controlling successfully.
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Sins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tessier wants to hit a switch here but Sins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tessier there!
Sins trying to control but Tessier is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Tessier.
I think Sins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Sins!
A relieved looking Nick Sins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Skrap Fights 88
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Castellana with an uppercut!
Woods cracks the inside of Castellana's front leg.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Woods lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Castellana's side.
A shot to the body from Woods misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana throws a sloppy head kick
and Woods counters with a leg kick.
Castellana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Woods. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Woods scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Woods throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castellana.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Castellana's front leg but catches the back leg as Castellana tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods throws a good cross that connects.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woods shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Castellana misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Woods 's knee.
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Woods lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Woods misses with a wild combination.
Castellana moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Woods throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana is trying to counter with his kicks.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
Woods dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Castellana throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Castellana only half commits.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Castellana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castellana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Woods.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Woods moved away.
Castellana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Woods lands a front kick.
Castellana scores with a leg kick.
Castellana defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woods goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Woods throws a front kick that sends Castellana stumbling back into the ropes.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods feints and then cracks Castellana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castellana down.
Woods connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castellana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castellana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods checks a low kick from Castellana.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castellana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castellana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Woods has got the better of the exchanges.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Woods plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Castellana rushes Woods and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Woods tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
Woods lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Woods.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Woods.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellana working aggressively here. #BC#
Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Woods lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castellana's calf.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods lands a front 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!
Woods lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Castellana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods with a jab.
Woods misses with a double jab.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Castellana ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana throws a fast counter high kick but Woods manages to duck under it in time.
Castellana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Woods misses with a hook.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
And Woods counters with a quick kick to the body but Castellana blocks it.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods sets himself, and Castellana steps forward looking for the clinch! Woods avoids it this time.
JJ Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woods.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Woods cracks Castellana with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Woods. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastellana.
Woods connects with a solid leg kick.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastellana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
Woods throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Woods dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Woods misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods connects with a leg kick. Castellana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castellana slips under a jab from Woods.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a head kick. That will keep Castellana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Woods sees coming a mile off.
Castellana takes one on the button.#T1#
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woods - that will leave a mark!
Castellana checks a low kick from Woods.
Some bone on bone action there as Woods checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Woods is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Woods throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat. #T2#
Woods lands with a cross.
Castellana tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
And Castellana responds with a good body kick, but Woods manages to step out the way in time.
Woods throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Woods.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods checks the leg kick.
Woods lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods misses the jab.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castellana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Castellana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Woods finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Woods with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Woods lands an overhand right.#T4#
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Woods manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Woods down.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Woods comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
JJ Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castellana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Woods lands but Castellana takes it in his stride.
Castellana throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for JJ Woods!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for JJ Woods!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for JJ Woods!

JJ Woods wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking JJ Woods thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Ogami scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carsara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ogami in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Sakura Ogami has been cut.
Ogami lands a nice looking body kick.
Ogami tries to clinch up but Carsara circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Ogami lands but Carsara takes it in his stride.
Ogami lands with a kick to the temple. Carsara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ogami wants to clinch but Carsara slips to the side
and Carsara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carsara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carsara jabs Ogami to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Carsara misses.
Ogami tries to clinch but Carsara moves out of range.
Ogami moves in looking to clinch but Carsara pushes him off.
Carsara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogami throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Ogami lands but Carsara takes it in his stride.
Carsara looks to land a combination but Ogami avoids it well.
Ogami pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A combination from Carsara does no damage.
Ogami throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ogami moves to clinch but Carsara breaks away
and Carsara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ogami throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carsara comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Ogami stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Carsara is on him like rabid pit bull! Ogami slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beniamino Carsara!

Event: Skrap Fights 86
Date: Sep 27, 2019

#R1#
BySubtraction's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Der Dusse under the eye.
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Der Dusse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Dusse moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Der Dusse.
We've been hearing good reports from BySubtraction'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.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at BySubtraction to see if he's OK.
BySubtraction parries the strikes from Van Der Dusse easily there. Van Der Dusse is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BySubtraction to escape.
You can see the frustration on BySubtraction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike aimed at the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction avoids it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Van Der Dusse working away.
BySubtraction tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Dusse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BySubtraction avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Der Dusse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.#T1#
Van Der Dusse scoring with punches from side control.
BySubtraction is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Dusse working the body and head with strikes.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
BySubtraction avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Der Dusse.
BySubtraction is looking for a sweep.
BySubtraction wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused BySubtraction some visible discomfort.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BySubtraction is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but BySubtraction keeps working. #T2#
BySubtraction wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
BySubtraction takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BySubtraction holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Van Der Dusse working the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse looking to punish the body of his opponent here but BySubtraction is avoiding damage well.
BySubtraction is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse scores with punches from side control.
Van Der Dusse cracks BySubtraction with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BySubtraction parries the strikes from Van Der Dusse easily there. Van Der Dusse is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BySubtraction to escape.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Van Der Dusse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
BySubtraction defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on BySubtraction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
BySubtraction takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC2#
BySubtraction is rocked!
Van Der Dusse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
BySubtraction wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Oh BySubtraction is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Dusse scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh BySubtraction is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Van Der Dusse can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Anthon Van Der Dusse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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