Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DSC STRIKE 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Borov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
McGregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Borov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGregor can't fight it off and eventually Borov manages to take the fight to the floor. McGregor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borov lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Borov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGregor controls Borov momentarily but Borov frees himself.
Borov scoring with some ground and pound.
McGregor wants to control but Borov passes easily into half guard.
Borov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Borov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borov is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Borov is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borov to get the leverage.
Borov trying to control from half guard but McGregor is working away. #SUB#
Borov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borov is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
Borov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borov 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. #T2#
Borov wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor wants to improve his position but Borov is controlling well.
McGregor wants to control but Borov is keeping busy.
Borov lands with a punch from half guard.
Borov drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor looks winded!
Borov working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Borov works his way into full mount!
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Borov finish him?
Borov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McGregor badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Borov around the waist but Borov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Borov is the winner by TKO! Borov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Borov!

Event: PSE 9
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friendly. #CL#
Drank The Bong Water gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Friendly looking to slow down the pace here.
Friendly tries to score a body lock takedown but Drank The Bong Water shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Friendly is trying to drag Drank The Bong Water to the mat but Drank The Bong Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LeeRoy Drank The Bong Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Officer Friendly.
Drank The Bong Water displaying some good clinch control by pressing Friendly up against the cage.
Drank The Bong Water stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friendly is trying to stall.
A short right from Drank The Bong Water on the inside.
Drank The Bong Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Friendly prevents it. #T1#
Friendly takes a shot to the head.
Friendly has had enough of the clinch but Drank The Bong Water keeps him there for the moment.
Friendly working hard to break the clinch.
Friendly wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Drank The Bong Water.
Drank The Bong Water taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Drank The Bong Water for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Drank The Bong Water looking to stall.
Drank The Bong Water is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friendly is keeping busy.#TD#
Drank The Bong Water tightens his grip and picks Friendly up, before dumping him to the ground. Friendly manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Drank The Bong Water got a little sloppy there for a moment and Friendly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drank The Bong Water has managed to get both his arms back between Friendly's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Drank The Bong Water got a little sloppy there for a moment and Friendly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drank The Bong Water has managed to get both his arms back between Friendly's legs - danger averted.
Drank The Bong Water wants to control from the top but Friendly keeps moving. #T2#
Drank The Bong Water throws a big right hand that misses.
Friendly is trying to control the position but Drank The Bong Water postures up.
Drank The Bong Water won't allow Friendly to sweep him here.
Drank The Bong Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Friendly is retaining full guard.
Drank The Bong Water is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Friendly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Friendly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drank The Bong Water gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Friendly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drank The Bong Water is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Friendly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drank The Bong Water defends well.#SUB2#
Friendly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drank The Bong Water defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Friendly looking for a guillotine here but Drank The Bong Water defends easily. #SUB2#
Friendly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drank The Bong Water sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Friendly's guard.
Drank The Bong Water wants to control but Friendly is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Friendly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drank The Bong Water pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Friendly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Friendly looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Drank The Bong Water lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drank The Bong Water winds up and cracks Friendly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drank The Bong Water winds up and cracks Friendly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drank The Bong Water is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Friendly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drank The Bong Water has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Friendly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drank The Bong Water pulls his head out easily.
Drank The Bong Water tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friendly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeeRoy Drank The Bong Water dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Friendly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drank The Bong Water tries to avoid it but Friendly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drank The Bong Water to the ground. Drank The Bong Water escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drank The Bong Water fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Drank The Bong Water bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Friendly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Friendly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drank The Bong Water defends it well.
Drank The Bong Water has hold of Friendly's hands but Friendly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Friendly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drank The Bong Water defends it well.
Drank The Bong Water is looking for a sweep. Friendly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friendly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Drank The Bong Water reverses the position - he's now on top in Friendly's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Friendly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drank The Bong Water defends it easily.
Drank The Bong Water is looking to work some ground and pound but Friendly has wrist control.#T1#
Drank The Bong Water missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Friendly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drank The Bong Water gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drank The Bong Water is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friendly can do to turn this around?
Drank The Bong Water is looking to work some ground and pound but Friendly has wrist control.#SUB#
Drank The Bong Water drops back looking for a leg! Friendly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Friendly manages to kick Drank The Bong Water off! Drank The Bong Water jumps back into Friendly's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drank The Bong Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drank The Bong Water missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drank The Bong Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Friendly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drank The Bong Water defends it easily.#SUB2#
Friendly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Drank The Bong Water wants to control from the top but Friendly keeps moving. #SUB2#
Friendly looking for a guillotine here but Drank The Bong Water defends easily. #SUB2#
Friendly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drank The Bong Water throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friendly works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Friendly is looking for a triangle but Drank The Bong Water pushes his legs off easily.
Friendly is trying to keep Drank The Bong Water in close. #T3#
Drank The Bong Water loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Friendly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drank The Bong Water defends well.#SUB2#
Friendly has his feet on Drank The Bong Water's thighs here. He's pushed Drank The Bong Water off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Drank The Bong Water screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Officer Friendly!
After winning the bout, Officer Friendly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFL 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Grechov darts in and clinches Gibson up against the cage.
Gibson misses with a body punch.
Grechov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grechov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grechov is defending well for now.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grechov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grechov is just out of range.
Grechov misses with a double jab.
Grechov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Rodney Gibson has been cut.
Grechov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Grechov clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but Grechov blocks it.
Grechov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Grechov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibson controls his hands.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibson can't break the clinch.
Gibson missing with knees to the body.
Grechov dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
We've been hearing reports that Grechov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grechov avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
Gibson prevents Grechov from breaking the clinch.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gibson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grechov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson. Gibson obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Grechov tries to keep at a distance but Gibson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gibson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grechov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Grechov. #T2##CL#
Grechov moves into the clinch.
Grechov has Gibson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grechov managing to block the knees to the body from Gibson.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grechov blocks it with crossed arms.
Grechov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Grechov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Grechov misses.
Grechov shoots in but no luck this time.
Grechov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Grechov misses.
Gibson throws a series of punches but Grechov moves out of range.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grechov sprawls well. Grechov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Trenton Grechov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodney Gibson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Grechov does no damage.
Grechov fails with a takedown attempt.
Grechov throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Gibson misses
and Grechov counters with a stiff right hand.
Grechov shoots in and drives through. Gibson sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Gibson as Grechov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Grechov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grechov lands a nice looking body kick.
Grechov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grechov has knocked Gibson down with a huge combo! Grechov steps away and waves a wobbly Gibson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gibson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grechov finish him?#T1#
Gibson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grechov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Trenton Grechov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grechov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grechov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gibson throws a head kick but Grechov moves out of range. #KD#
Grechov sends Gibson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grechov is motioning to the referee to let Gibson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Grechov closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson is trying to break free.
Grechov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Gibson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grechov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Grechov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Grechov lands a big uppercut and Gibson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gibson looks OK. Grechov waves Gibson back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Rodney Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grechov counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gibson badly! Grechov follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gibson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Grechov finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trenton Grechov!

Event: EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Randolph throws a right hand that misses
and Gustavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randolph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Gustavsson's head coaches at Sin City Allstars Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randolph misses with an uppercut.
Gustavsson misses with a double jab
and Randolph counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randolph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randolph misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Randolph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randolph misses with a kick to the body
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randolph throws a head kick that misses
enabling Gustavsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Randolph misses
and Gustavsson scores with a counter punch that sends Randolph to the canvas! Gustavsson smells blood - he's punishing Randolph with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Randolph has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Gustavsson!
Gustav Gustavsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ricky Randolph was interviewed post fight and said 'Ha, hopefully we fight again.'.

Event: Gladius #27
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Matba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by PickleSmith.
Matba thumps PickleSmith with a low kick.
Matba misses with a jab, cross combination.
PickleSmith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matba staying out of range there.
Matba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matba throws a right and a left that PickleSmith avoids nicely.
PickleSmith wants to counter with a clinch but Matba pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Matba.
A low kick from PickleSmith misses
and Matba counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Matba.
Matba lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PickleSmith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matba has time to react.
Matba avoids the head kick by PickleSmith.
Matba scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Percy PickleSmith has been cut.
PickleSmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
PickleSmith fails to land with a series of punches.
PickleSmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Matba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PickleSmith doesn't seem bothered though.
Matba defending well as PickleSmith loads up on a big left hand.
PickleSmith misses with a wild body shot.
PickleSmith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
PickleSmith misses with an attempted mid kick.
PickleSmith looks to land a body kick but Matba moved away.
PickleSmith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten PickleSmith somewhat.
PickleSmith looks winded!
PickleSmith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hadjiril Matba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
PickleSmith misses with a wild combination.
Matba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matba lands a head kick. PickleSmith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
PickleSmith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
PickleSmith avoids the head kick by Matba.
PickleSmith lands with a good body shot.
Matba jabs at PickleSmith's body.
PickleSmith walks into a left hand.
Hadjiril Matba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PickleSmith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matba - that will leave a mark!
Matba misses with a head kick.
Matba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PickleSmith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Matba throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and PickleSmith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PickleSmith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PickleSmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Matba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PickleSmith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Matba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
PickleSmith throws a big right hand that misses.
PickleSmith trying to move into half guard but instead Matba has managed to sweep!#REVR#
PickleSmith is trying to keep Matba in close.
Matba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matba throws a big elbow that misses.
PickleSmith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matba's guard. #REVB##T4#
PickleSmith trying to control but Matba is working from the bottom.
PickleSmith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PickleSmith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matba's head.#SUB#
Matba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! PickleSmith escapes and throws Matba's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
PickleSmith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
PickleSmith staying calm.
Matba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hadjiril Matba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percy PickleSmith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matba throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
Matba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
PickleSmith won't allow Matba to sweep him here.
PickleSmith trying to control but Matba is working from the bottom.
PickleSmith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
PickleSmith misses with the ground and pound.
PickleSmith working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
PickleSmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
PickleSmith controls the position from side control.#T1#
PickleSmith working away.
Matba tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
PickleSmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Percy PickleSmith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked PickleSmith off and has taken his back!
Matba tries to keep control of the position but PickleSmith is staying busy.
PickleSmith is trying to break free. #SUB#
Matba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
PickleSmith just trying to survive but Matba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
PickleSmith can't escape the position.
PickleSmith is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Matba is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but PickleSmith won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matba off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hadjiril Matba!
After winning the bout, Hadjiril Matba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Randolph connects with a body shot that sends Bravo's belly button to the back.
Bravo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randolph defends well and Bravo ends up having to push Randolph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Bravo backs off Randolph throws a huge counter combo but Bravo manages to avoid it all.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Randolph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Bravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Randolph counters with a crisp one two that drops Bravo! Randolph thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bravo to his feet! Bravo is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Bravo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edger Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Randolph swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Randolph!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Randolph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Gibson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Harpik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gibson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harpik misses with the ground and pound.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is looking for a sweep.
Harpik takes a little break here. Gibson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harpik throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gibson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Harpik.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing a few strikes. #T1#
Harpik throws a strike aimed at the side of Gibson's head but Gibson avoids it well.
Harpik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harpik scores with punches from side control.
Gibson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Harpik working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gibson's face as Harpik controls the position.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harpik controlling the position.
Harpik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Harpik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harpik working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Gibson is rocked!
Harpik looks up at the clock and then as Gibson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harpik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harpik working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibson seems a little lost for a moment, as Harpik dominates the positioning.
Harpik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harpik scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gibson some visible discomfort.
Harpik happy to just control the position for now.
Gibson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Harpik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Harpik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gibson seems to have got his legs back now.
Harpik throws an elbow but Gibson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibson is being controlled here.
Harpik working the ground and pound.
Harpik landing a few strikes.
Harpik lands a strong strike to the head of Gibson. That's dazed him! Harpik looking to finish here. Gibson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Harpik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Harpik!

Event: Gladius MWCT Final
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
DoodleSmith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicker.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DoodleSmith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
DoodleSmith throws a big counter head kick but Kicker avoids it with no problem.
DoodleSmith throws a shot from downtown. Kicker moves away and avoids it.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Real Kicker has been cut.
DoodleSmith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kicker checks a leg kick.
DoodleSmith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DoodleSmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DoodleSmith throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kicker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kicker.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker lands with a short shot to the head.
DoodleSmith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DoodleSmith or not.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as DoodleSmith controls his hands. #T1#
Kicker is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker.
DoodleSmith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kicker scores with a shot to the side of DoodleSmith's head.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker is working DoodleSmith over against the cage.
DoodleSmith tries to break free but Kicker pushes him back against the cage.
Kicker lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
DoodleSmith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicker swings for the body but DoodleSmith moves out of range.
DoodleSmith is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DoodleSmith.
DoodleSmith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Charlie DoodleSmith has been cut.
DoodleSmith throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Kicker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Kicker pushes DoodleSmith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
DoodleSmith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DoodleSmith looks winded!
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries a body shot but DoodleSmith blocks it.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
DoodleSmith trying to land knees to the body.
DoodleSmith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Kicker.
Kicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
DoodleSmith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from DoodleSmith. Kicker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kicker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
DoodleSmith is rocked!
DoodleSmith leaves his chin hanging out and Kicker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! DoodleSmith crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Real Kicker!

Event: DSC STRIKE 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Borov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Borov has hold of one of Grigorovic's legs. Grigorovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Borov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Borov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grigorovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borov.
Borov is looking to work some ground and pound but Grigorovic has wrist control.#SUB#
Grigorovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grigorovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Borov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grigorovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borov has Grigorovic in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Borov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grigorovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Borov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grigorovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grigorovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grigorovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Grigorovic working for a triangle but Borov defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Grigorovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Borov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grigorovic dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Borov looking for a guillotine here but Grigorovic defends easily.
Borov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Borov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grigorovic wants to control from the top but Borov keeps moving. #T3#
Borov is trying to keep Grigorovic in close.
Grigorovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Borov has his foot on Grigorovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grigorovic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grigorovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grigorovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Borov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Grigorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grigorovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Borov is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Grigorovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grigorovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grigorovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Borov looking for a guillotine here but Grigorovic defends easily.
Borov 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borov lands a nice short elbow.
Borov passes to full mount!
Borov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Borov landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Borov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Borov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grigorovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Borov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grigorovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grigorovic is trying to push Borov away but Borov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Borov leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Borov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Borov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borov is putting a hurting on Grigorovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grigorovic down.
Grigorovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grigorovic down. #T1#
Grigorovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borov is chipping away with strikes.
Grigorovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grigorovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boris Borov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borov works to advance to full mount. Grigorovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Borov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Grigorovic is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borov cracks Grigorovic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Borov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018

#R1#
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Meff stumbling backwards into the cage! Meff bounces back off the cage towards Williams, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Williams lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Williams celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eustace Williams!
A very excited looking Eustace Williams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
McNuggets lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piszka circles away quickly and effectively.
McNuggets misses with a double jab.
Piszka feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Piszka gets a double leg takedown into McNuggets's guard.
Piszka throws a big right hand that misses.
Piszka content to stall in guard here.
Piszka won't allow McNuggets to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piszka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Piszka with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McNuggets looks to land a body kick but Piszka moved away.
And Piszka tries to counter it with a takedown but McNuggets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McNuggets leaves Piszka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNuggets misses with a two punch combination.
McNuggets throws a nice head kick!
A combination from McNuggets does no damage.
And Piszka tries to counter it with a takedown but McNuggets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from McNuggets misses.
Piszka moves out of range as McNuggets throws a body kick.
McNuggets misses with a head kick.
And Piszka tries to counter it with a takedown but McNuggets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McNuggets tries to bum rush Piszka with a series of wild strikes but Piszka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Piszka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McNuggets manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Piszka controlling from the top position. #T3#
Piszka passes into half guard.
McNuggets avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piszka.
McNuggets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McNuggets tries to get out of the position.
Piszka working the head and body with strikes.
McNuggets keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piszka 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.
Piszka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piszka throwing shots but McNuggets is blocking nicely.
Piszka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Piszka trying to control the pace.
Piszka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNuggets avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piszka.
Piszka thows a huge punch but McNuggets dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piszka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McNuggets with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Piszka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Piszka lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Piszka there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krzysztof Piszka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Piszka avoids a kick to the body.
Piszka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McNuggets doesn't manage to clinch there - Piszka circles away.
Sloppy strikes from McNuggets. Those never looked like landing.
Piszka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Piszka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McNuggets taking punishment in the form of punches.
McNuggets on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Piszka stalls from top position.
Piszka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McNuggets some visible discomfort. #T1#
McNuggets is letting Piszka control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piszka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McNuggets is trying to escape the position but Piszka is controlling the position.
Piszka lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Piszka just content to control the position.
McNuggets knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piszka on the ground.
Piszka working the ground and pound.
Piszka controls the position.
Piszka working the head and body with strikes.
Piszka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Piszka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Piszka working away.#T3#
Piszka scoring with punches and elbows.
Piszka remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Piszka is continuing to stall.
Piszka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Piszka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Piszka are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Piszka working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piszka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Piszka lands a few punches from side control.
Piszka just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNuggets dodges the ground and pound from Piszka.
Piszka controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Piszka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Piszka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McNuggets looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Piszka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McNuggets is looking to regain half guard here but Piszka keeps moving and retains side control.
McNuggets takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Piszka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piszka scoring with punches from side control.
Piszka controls the position.#T1#
Piszka working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
McNuggets is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNuggets takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh McNuggets is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piszka scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McNuggets is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Piszka can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Piszka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Chinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chinn throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Borov counters with a shoot takedown. Chinn fights it but they end up in guard.
Borov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borov wants to pass the guard but Chinn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Borov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinn trying to control the position.
Borov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chinn's head.
Chinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chinn wants to sweep here but Borov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Borov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borov passes Chinn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borov winds up and cracks Chinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borov dominating with strikes here.
Borov working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Borov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Borov extends the arm and Chinn is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Borov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
New is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
New fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Williams was looking to counter with a kick there.
New is looking to clinch.
New wants to clinch.
New wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
New tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
New fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
New instigates a clinch.
New prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
New blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from New.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
New lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Eustace Williams has been cut.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from New.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but New has the dominant position.
New throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries to break the clinch but New is controlling the position.
New's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on New's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
New tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
New gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
New misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from New.
New being controlled against the cage.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as New controls his hands.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
Williams tries to break the clinch but New is controlling the position.
New managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams is trying to break free.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
New misses with an elbow strike.
New lands a nice elbow.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
New throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from New.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Try New dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eustace Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
New is looking to clinch. #CL2#
New clinches.
New has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from New.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but New is controlling him.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
New misses with an elbow strike.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from New.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from New.
New lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Nice elbow from New.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
New lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye. #T1#
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
New lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
New creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
New lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but New has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!#CUT2#
Eustace Williams's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
New lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Nice elbow from New.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
New has Williams pressed against the cage. He pushes Williams back and as he springs towards him off the cage, New throws a beautiful elbow that sends Williams crashing to the floor! New piles on the pressure with more strikes! Williams is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Try New!

Event: QFC Tournament 870 Round 4
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Lister throws out a leg kick but Viktorov moves out of range and Lister only half commits.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Lister moves out of range.
Lister throws a wild body kick that Viktorov sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Viktorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but Lister stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Viktorov avoiding damage as Lister throws knees to the body.
Lister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lister walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harold Lister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister cracks Viktorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lister looks to land a combination but Viktorov avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lister misses with a straight right. #T1#
Viktorov wants to clinch.
Lister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viktorov moves to clinch but Lister breaks away
and Lister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viktorov avoids the head kick by Lister.
Lister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viktorov moves away.
Lister circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Lister was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
Lister throws a low kick, looking for Viktorov's leg but Viktorov calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Lister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Lister holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Lister gets through Viktorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lister struggles to land a body shot inside as Viktorov controls his hands.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Lister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lister lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viktorov prevents a body shot from Lister.
Lister is trying to break free.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lister to keep the fight standing.
Viktorov jumps guard but Lister stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lister just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lister just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Viktorov jumps guard but Lister stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lister lands an uppercut.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Lister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Lister manages to break the clinch.
Viktorov tries to clinch up.
Lister throws a right hand that Viktorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Viktorov also avoids with ease.
Viktorov blocks a head kick by Lister.
Lister fails to land with a series of punches.
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lister misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Lister throws a head kick but Viktorov moves out of range.
Lister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viktorov tries to clinch there but Lister circles away. #CL2#
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Lister.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lister smiles and moves away.
Lister lands a glancing blow to the side of Viktorov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viktorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lister circles away.
Lister circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Lister dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lister throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and pushes Lister back into the cage.#TD2#
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Viktorov wants to sweep here but Lister controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viktorov on the ground.#SUB2#
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Lister pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lister trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Viktorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Viktorov, not yet.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lister postures up and lands a big shot to Viktorov's brow. #SUB2#
Viktorov looking for a guillotine here but Lister defends easily.
Lister trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lister advances to half guard.
Lister takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viktorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktorov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lister distracts Viktorov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Viktorov looking to control.
Lister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Viktorov has his foot on Lister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lister works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lister is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Viktorov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lister is looking to defend but Viktorov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lister! Viktorov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lister taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksey Viktorov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksey Viktorov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: QFC Tournament 870 Round 3
Date: Aug 23, 2018

#R1#
Cali has his takedown stuffed
letting Lister counter with a right hand.
Cali darts in looking for a takedown but Lister gets double underhooks and turns Cali into the cage.
Cali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cali thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cali with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lister counter with a right hand.
Marcus Cali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cali misses with a takedown attempt
and Lister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cali tries for a takedown but Lister circles away easily
and Lister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lister's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lister duly obliges.
Cali has his takedown stuffed
and Lister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cali is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cali thinking.
Cali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lister scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Cali has been cut.#TD2#
Lister gets a double leg takedown into Cali's guard.
Lister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lister wants to control from the top but Cali keeps moving. #SUB#
Cali working for a triangle but Lister defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lister distracts Cali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Lister lands a couple of elbows.
Lister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lister trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lister defends it easily.#SUB#
Cali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lister is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cali looking for subs off his back but Lister has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cali taking some punishment here, with Lister in his half guard. #T3#
Lister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cali with the active half guard here but Lister passes nicely into side control.
Cali struggling a bit here.
Cali is looking for a sweep.
Lister controls the position.
Cali regains half guard.
Cali trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lister manages to pass to mount!
Lister avoids the attempt from Cali to control.#T4#
Lister raining down shots from the mount!
Cali is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cali is squirming around, avoiding Lister's attempts to control the action.
Lister landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cali is trying desperately to improve position.
Cali tries to hold on but Lister postures up.
Cali is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Lister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cali's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lister swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Lister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lister avoids it really well and circles away.
Cali shoots in but Lister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cali misses with a takedown
and Lister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cali misses with a takedown
and Lister counters with a good low kick that Cali was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lister looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cali working for a triangle but Lister defends it easily.
Cali looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cali is looking to reverse the position.
Cali is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lister connects with a decent elbow.
Lister is staying tight to Cali's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cali wants to control but Lister postures up.
Lister lands a few punches from side control.
Lister lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cali down.
Cali being controlled for a moment.
Cali is trying to work for a sweep but Lister has mounted him!
Harold Lister has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Cali is trying to escape the mount.
Cali is in a horrible position here. Lister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lister looking to control but Cali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cali is looking to get to half guard.
Cali regains half guard.#SUB#
Cali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister is trying to control. Cali wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Cali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lister keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Cali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lister pulls his head out easily.
Cali wants to sweep but Lister has passed to side control!
Lister wants to control but Cali is keeping him busy.
Lister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cali keeps working.
Lister has control of an arm but Cali manages to advance to Lister's back!
Lister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lister turns into Cali and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Lister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Lister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cali'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. 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#
Cali has his takedown stuffed
and Lister counters with a series of strikes. Cali will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Lister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lister looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lister looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lister! #REVB#
Cali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lister is nestled in close to Cali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lister is nestled in close to Cali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lister pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister slips a nice elbow through Cali's hands, connecting with Cali's forehead.#T1#
Lister 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.
Lister is pressing down on Cali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cali is holding on for now.
Lister works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cali hang on?
Lister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cali is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Cali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marcus Cali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lister blocks Cali's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cali throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cali throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cali tries to roll over but Lister keeps him under control.
Lister trying to control from half guard but Cali is working away. #SUB#
Cali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Cali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Cali has a hand on Lister's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lister takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cali is in a horrible position here. Lister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cali taking shots to the head.
Cali is squirming around, avoiding Lister's attempts to control the action.
Cali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lister 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. #SUB#
Cali actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Lister trying to pass the guard but Cali defending well.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Cali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cali looking for submissions off his back.
Lister controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lister pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lister works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Lister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lister has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Harold Lister!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Harold Lister!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Harold Lister!

Harold Lister wins by unanimous decision!
Harold Lister seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 870 Round 2
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Miranda fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miranda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miranda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lister is chipping away with strikes.
Miranda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lister working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lister in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lister looks up at the clock and then as Miranda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lister smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miranda tries to improve position but can't.
Lister controls the position from side control.
Lister has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Lister lands a couple of good shots and Miranda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lister is landing with strikes. Miranda can't take much more of this.
Miranda can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miranda could be in trouble here! #SUB#
Lister looking to break Miranda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Miranda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Miranda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Lister.
Lister lands a shot to the head. #T2#
Lister connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Miranda to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lister looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Miranda taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harold Lister!
Harold Lister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: QFC Tournament 870 Round 1
Date: Aug 21, 2018

#R1#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
Lister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Lister back into the cage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lister wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lister.
Lister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lister takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lister has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lister backwards. #T1#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lister blocking some punches.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Lister shrugs off.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lister.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lister.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lister takes an elbow to the temple.
Lister lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson has Lister pressed against the cage, preventing Lister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Lister tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lister scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lister takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lister throws a combination that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lister.
Lister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lister paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Lister moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lister's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Lister shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lister's brow.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC2#
Lister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Lister is avoiding it.
Lister changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lister misses with a head kick. #T3#
Lister throws a head kick that misses.
Lister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister.
A head kick by Lister misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Carl Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lister tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Johnson pushes Lister up against the cage in a clinch.
Lister tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Lister is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lister has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson cracks Lister with a nice body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Lister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carl Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Lister.
A short left from Johnson.
Lister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lister. #T4#
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Lister in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lister breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johnson has Lister up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Lister in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Lister breaks from the clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Lister pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lister.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lister.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lister jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Lister around his waist. Lister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Carl Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Lister. #BC2#
Lister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lister throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Lister tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lister throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lister. Those never looked like landing.
Harold Lister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lister. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Lister.
Lister tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Lister misses with a few strikes there.
Lister is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson moves to clinch but Lister breaks away #TD2#
and Lister counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lister working some strikes from top position.
Lister scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lister from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lister's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lister throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lister on the ground.
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lister scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.#T2#
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Lister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Lister has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Lister has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lister couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Lister!
Our winner, Harold Lister, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gladius #17
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Valen forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
Valen lands a body punch.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen lands a left hand.
Valen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon trying to stall but Valen improves his position.
Valen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Valen.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Valen digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Valen.
Valen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Valen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
Valen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valen. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valen.
Valen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dixon.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valen lands with a left to the head. #KD2#
Valen drops Dixon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dixon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dixon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dixon with a big uppercut! Dixon tries to clinch up but Valen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dixon to the mat! Dixon covers up and Valen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kal Valen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018

#R1#
Randolph punishes Aikio's body with a nice straight punch.
Aikio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randolph misses with a head kick.
Randolph connects with a nice looking jab.
Aikio shoots in but Randolph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Randolph misses.
Aikio with a poor takedown
and Randolph counters with a two punch combo.
Randolph with a nice cross.
Randolph throws a head kick but Aikio moves out of range.
Randolph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randolph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randolph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randolph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aikio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oanet Aikio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Aikio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Aikio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randolph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randolph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aikio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Randolph!
Randolph lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricky Randolph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randolph lands with a nice combination. Aikio backs away looking to recover.
Randolph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Randolph.
Randolph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aikio rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aikio shoots for a takedown but Randolph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Randolph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aikio is breathing heavily.
Aikio misses with a takedown attempt - Randolph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aikio wants to clinch up but Randolph keeps it at a distance.
Aikio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randolph checks it well.
Randolph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Randolph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aikio.
Randolph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aikio is looking to counter the offense by Randolph and move into the clinch.
Aikio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Randolph misses with a head kick.
Randolph throws a head kick that misses.
Aikio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Randolph to counter with a crisp jab.
Aikio is looking to clinch but Randolph is avoiding it.
Aikio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randolph doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Randolph finds it's way through Aikio's defenses.
Randolph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aikio has time to react.
Aikio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randolph tries to avoid it but Aikio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randolph to the ground. Randolph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Randolph throws a one two combo.
Randolph lands with a kick to the ribs.
Randolph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randolph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aikio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randolph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aikio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Randolph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aikio shoots in but no luck this time.
Randolph lands a jab-cross combination.
Aikio shoots and misses
and Randolph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aikio takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
A lazy left from Randolph finds it's target.
Aikio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Randolph lands but Aikio takes it in his stride.
Aikio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randolph is working the combinations to good effect here.
Randolph lands a nice shot that snaps Aikio's head back. #CL2#
Randolph clinches with his opponent.
Aikio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randolph avoids it.
A hook to the body from Randolph.
Randolph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice elbow from Randolph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Aikio finds it's way through Randolph's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Randolph dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aikio tries to clinch up but Randolph circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricky Randolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Randolph coming out on top.
Randolph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randolph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aikio shoots for a takedown but Randolph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randolph shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aikio eats them both and turns towards Randolph to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Randolph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aikio circles away quickly and effectively.
Randolph swings for the body but Aikio moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Randolph as Aikio shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph with a jab.
Oanet Aikio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aikio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randolph pinned against the cage. Randolph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oanet Aikio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Aikio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randolph defends well and Aikio ends up having to push Randolph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aikio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randolph defends it nicely.
Aikio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aikio fails with the takedown
and Randolph counters with a three punch combo that has Aikio backing up. Aikio nods at Randolph to acknowledge the strikes.
Randolph misses with a few strikes there.
Randolph lands a jab to Aikio's midsection.
Randolph scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Randolph has knocked Aikio down with a huge combo! Randolph steps away and waves a wobbly Aikio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Aikio is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Aikio tumbling to the canvas! Randolph pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Aikio was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Randolph!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Baker rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Baker has Johnson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnson tumbling to the mat - Baker dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Johnson controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Johnson is controlling Baker's posture.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Baker frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Baker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sloppy Johnson!
An out of breath Sloppy Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Gibson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibson circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodney Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo throws a shot to the body.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gibson rushes Rodrigo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Gibson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gibson.
Gibson lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigo in his tracks for a moment.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to break free.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigo's efforts to push away.#T1#
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibson.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
A knee to the head by Gibson. #T2#
Gibson wants a takedown.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.#BC#
Gibson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigo moves away and avoids it.
Gibson misses with a head kick. #CL#
Gibson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigo, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gibson keeps control of Rodrigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodrigo tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gibson keeps control of Rodrigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibson prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Gibson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibson lands an elbow inside that Rodrigo shrugs off.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Gibson. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gibson.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Gibson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gibson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gibson throws an elbow but misses.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigo is blocking nicely.
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Gibson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Gibson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gibson moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.
Gibson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gibson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Rodrigo wants to break free but Gibson has control.
Rodrigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Gibson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gibson is pushing Rodrigo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
Rodrigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibson has double underhooks.
Gibson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibson prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigo avoids it.
Rodney Gibson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gibson lands a left hand.
Gibson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigo's efforts to push away.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Rodrigo manages to get underhooks.
Gibson trying to land knees to the body.
Gibson misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Gibson.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch but Gibson keeps him there for the moment.
Gibson is struggling to control the position.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo can do to turn this around?#T3#
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson throws an elbow but it misses.
Gibson misses with a knee to the head.
Rodrigo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gibson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigo working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gibson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigo's brow.
A short left from Gibson.
Gibson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodrigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibson has double underhooks. #T4#
A short left from Gibson.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Rodrigo can't break the clinch.
Gibson lands an elbow inside that Rodrigo shrugs off.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling the position.
Gibson misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Gibson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gibson thows a body kick. Rodrigo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gibson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rodrigo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
Rodrigo misses with a body kick.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson.
Gibson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Gibson pushes Rodrigo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rodrigo can't break the clinch.
Rodrigo is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gibson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Gibson digs a right hand underneath Rodrigo's ribcage. Rodrigo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodrigo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Gibson throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Gibson to work.
Gibson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigo won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson is controlling him.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo can't break the clinch.
Gibson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gibson landing knees to the head.
Gibson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Gibson stalling against the cage.
Gibson missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Gibson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo working hard to break the clinch.
Gibson prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Nice elbow from Gibson.
Gibson has Rodrigo pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigo tries to break free but Gibson pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.
Gibson digs a right hand into Rodrigo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigo's gas tank.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Julio Rodrigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodney Gibson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Gibson!

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