Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA Fright Night 7
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Sakurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shot lands a lovely overhand right.
Shot lands a body shot.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Shot throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shot lands with a nice body punch.
Shot lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot connects with a crisp jab.
Shot misses with a double jab.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakurai.
Sakurai moves out of range of the strikes.
Shot's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Shot with a jab.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakurai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakurai misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Shot.
Shot throws a series of punches but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakurai misses its target.
Shot wants to clinch.
Shot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakurai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Shot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Shot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakurai, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakurai misses with a punch to the body.
Shot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shot jumps guard but Sakurai stands there with Shot around his waist. Shot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Shot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Sakurai postures up.
Sakurai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakurai preventing the sweep. #T3#
Shot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sakurai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shot on the ground.
Sakurai won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shot is keeping the position for now.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shot pushes a forearm under Sakurai's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sakurai is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Shot!
A very excited looking Sebastian Shot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Hideo Sakurai had this to say: '......'.

Event: MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Alexius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Alexius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alexius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonnell trying to control here.
Alexius wants to stand but McDonnell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McDonnell is pressing down on Alexius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonnell has an active guard here but Alexius has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg. #T1#
McDonnell trying to control but Alexius postures up.
Alexius passes into side control, despite McDonnell's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Alexius stands up and beckons McDonnell to his feet.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Alexius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonnell tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Alexius tries to stand but McDonnell is controlling his head.
Alexius in the domination position with McDonnell hanging on.
McDonnell tries to improve position but can't.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.
McDonnell looking for a sweep but Alexius has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alexius wants to stand but McDonnell is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T3#
McDonnell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexius wants to stand up but McDonnell is controlling the position.
McDonnell moves into full guard.
Alexius tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
McDonnell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexius wanted to stand there but McDonnell had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away. #TD2#
Alexius shoots in and gets a takedown into McDonnell's guard.#SUB#
McDonnell looking for a guillotine here but Alexius defends easily.
McDonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Alexius gets a clinch.
McDonnell taking a breather.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Alexius misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonnell taking a breather.#TD2#
Alexius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McDonnell regains guard immediately.
McDonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
McDonnell is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell trying to advance position but Alexius counters by regaining guard.
McDonnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bessarion Alexius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonnell is controlling him.
Alexius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexius wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexius is looking to stand up but McDonnell isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexius 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##T3#
Alexius wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is defending well. #SUB#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back.
McDonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexius is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McDonnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexius wants to stand up but McDonnell is controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonnell!
McDonnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Alexius rushes McDonnell and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Alexius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McDonnell is trying to keep an underhook but Alexius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McDonnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonnell has his hands on Alexius's head, controlling the position.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Alexius controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alexius is now in half guard. #SU2#
Alexius gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bessarion Alexius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alexius misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Alexius in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Alexius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Alexius jumps guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonnell looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Alexius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexius tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McDonnell.
Alexius trying to control the pace.
Alexius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
McDonnell is looking to control Alexius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonnell avoid being mounted?
Alexius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonnell trying to control but Alexius postures up.
Alexius is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexius is trying to control. McDonnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alexius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Alexius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crunch! McDonnell slams his shin into Alexius's torso.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexius blocks the leg kick.
Alexius tries to counter with a clinch but McDonnell shakes him off and moves away.
Alexius wants to clinch.
Alexius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexius avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
Alexius doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonnell tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##TD2#
Alexius gets control of McDonnell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexius wants to stand and escape but McDonnell is having none of it.
Alexius keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius is wriggling around but McDonnell manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius is looking to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!
Our winner, Bessarion Alexius, 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: RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Sadollah lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
We've been informed that Sadollah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sadollah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sadollah wants to stall.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Sadollah.
A head punch on the inside from Sadollah fails to land.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sadollah lands a body shot.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Sadollah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sadollah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a short shot to the head.
Sadollah swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Sadollah as the two fighters clinch.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Sadollah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly misses with an elbow over the top.
Sadollah misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly trying to control the position but instead, Sadollah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelly into the cage.
Sadollah digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sadollah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Kelly jumps guard but Sadollah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sadollah.
A short body shot lands from Sadollah as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sadollah.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Sadollah misses with the head strike.
Sadollah lands with a left to the head.
Sadollah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sadollah lands a nice uppercut.
Sadollah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly trying to stall but Sadollah improves his position.
Sadollah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Sadollah scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadollah scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Sadollah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sadollah as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Sadollah gets an underhook and turns Kelly into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sadollah - that landed with a thud.
Sadollah lands with a right to the head.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadollah.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Sadollah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sadollah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!
Sadollah managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadollah.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Sadollah.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Sadollah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Sadollah gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Sadollah lands a body shot.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sadollah.
Sadollah lands with a left to the head.
Sadollah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadollah gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadollah creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kelly's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kelly drops to his knees and Sadollah pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Sadollah!
Mike Sadollah is the new bantamweight champion!
Mike Sadollah decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Pozar goes for a double leg but Sakurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakurai continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Sakurai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pozar closes the distance but Sakurai moves to the side
and Sakurai counters with a right hand to the body.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakurai as he avoids it easily.
Sakurai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sakurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pozar.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakurai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pozar tries to clinch up.
Sakurai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar tries to clinch up.
Sakurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pozar takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Sakurai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pozar is defended easily by Sakurai.
A big left from Sakurai misses.
And Pozar tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakurai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai throws a body punch but Pozar moves out of range.
Pozar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Sakurai. No joy for Pozar on that attempt.
Sakurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pozar throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Pozar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pozar throws a body kick that misses
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pozar connects with a right hand. Sakurai shakes it off.#T2#
Pozar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakurai pinned against the cage. Sakurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pozar throws a series of punches but Sakurai avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Pozar moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sakurai breaks from the clinch.
Pozar Pozar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai takes a swing at Pozar's ribcage but misses.
Pozar slips a straight right by Sakurai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Pozar shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakurai's guard.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving. #SU2#
Pozar stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Pozar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Sakurai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pozar tries for a kimura but Sakurai is defending well.
Pozar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Sakurai is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Pozar crashes against the mat.
Pozar staying calm.#SU2#
Pozar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sakurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pozar.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Pozar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Sakurai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pozar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakurai.
Pozar wants to clinch up but Sakurai keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakurai misses the target.
Sakurai connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut.
Sakurai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Pozar is rocked!#CL2#
Pozar closes the distance and clinches.
Pozar is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakurai finish him?
Pozar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Sakurai.
Sakurai is pressed up against the cage. Pozar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakurai down to the mat. Sakurai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Pozar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sakurai's half guard.
Pozar Pozar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pozar wants to take a breather but Sakurai is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pozar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozar is looking to take a break and control but Sakurai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pozar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pozar seems to have recovered his senses.
Pozar passes to side control.
Pozar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sakurai stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pozar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakurai, who protects the arm well.
Pozar working the ground and pound but Sakurai is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Pozar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pozar prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Pozar crashes against the mat.
Sakurai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pozar on the ground.
Sakurai is trying to escape the position but Pozar is controlling the position.
Pozar trying to control the position but Sakurai is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Pozar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pozar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Pozar gets a double leg takedown into Sakurai's guard.
Pozar throwing strikes but missing.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving.
Pozar passes Sakurai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakurai is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Pozar trying to control the pace.
Pozar is trying to control. Sakurai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pozar thows a huge punch but Sakurai dodges it nicely.
Pozar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakurai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakurai tries to kick Pozar off but Pozar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pozar fails with the takedown
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakurai checks a leg kick.
Sakurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Pozar forces Sakurai back against the cage and clinches.
Sakurai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakurai has a couple of punches blocked by Pozar.
Sakurai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakurai swings wildly with an uppercut but Pozar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pozar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakurai defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pozar Pozar's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pozar closes the distance but Sakurai moves to the side #KD#
and Sakurai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pozar! Sakurai lets Pozar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sakurai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakurai wants it to stay on the feet.
Pozar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakurai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Sakurai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pozar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pozar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pozar.
Pozar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Pozar blocks a jab.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown but Sakurai shows good takedown defense.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Sakurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Pozar.
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Pozar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pozar with a poor takedown
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakurai throws an overhand right that drops Pozar like a sack of potatoes! Sakurai dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Sakurai!
A victorious Hideo Sakurai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

Event: RISE 26 - Kelly vs Gervais
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly looks to clinch
and Gervais counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly moves out of range as Gervais strikes.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Gervais tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly slips a jab from Gervais.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Gervais lands a left and a right that send Kelly crashing to the mat, dazed. Gervais thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kelly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Kelly has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly is looking to clinch but Gervais is avoiding it.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gervais plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kelly to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kelly just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais is the new lightweight champion!
Samuel Gervais decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LACC Tourney Round 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Randy Kelly (ranked 965 p4p, 124 weight class) and Ty Nikulesci (ranked 4387 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
26 yrs
158 lbs

179 cm
25 yrs
164 lbs

Kelly

Nikulesci

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ty Nikulesci!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Nikulesci shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (0) vs (2) Nikulesci
Nikulesci looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikulesci is still trying to improve position.
Nikulesci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikulesci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikulesci wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Nikulesci from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikulesci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kelly is tightening it up a little... Nikulesci has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nikulesci reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nikulesci taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kelly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Randy Kelly!
Randy Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 70 Vurny vs Williams
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Shot moved out of range.
Sakurai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.
Sakurai moves forwards but Shot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Shot thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Sakurai gets caught napping as Shot dives in and scores a takedown. Sakurai manages to retain guard.
Sakurai is wriggling around but Shot manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Shot seems content to control.#SUB2#
Shot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sakurai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Shot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakurai's head.
Sakurai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shot seems to be working for a kimura but Sakurai defends the submission attempt.
Shot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shot is nestled in close to Sakurai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shot is keen to just control but Sakurai is a slippery customer.
Shot lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sakurai is looking to improve his position.
Shot performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Shot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakurai won't allow Shot to pass to mount.
Sakurai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakurai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shot.
Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakurai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Sakurai tries to kick Shot off but Shot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shot throws a strike but Sakurai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sakurai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shot looking to control. #SUB2#
Shot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakurai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakurai's guard. #REVB##T4#
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Shot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakurai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakurai is trying to control the position but Shot postures up.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Shot darts in and clinches Sakurai up against the cage.
Shot prevents Sakurai from breaking the clinch.
Sakurai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shot.
Shot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shot is working for takedown but Sakurai is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Sakurai manages to break the clinch.
Sakurai throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Shot misses.
Shot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sakurai tries to move into range but Shot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Sakurai as he checks the leg kick.
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shot counter with a right hand.
Shot connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Sakurai misses. #T1#
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Shot's head but Shot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakurai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakurai throws a jab but it's blocked by Shot.
Shot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakurai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shot to counter with a crisp jab.
Shot darts in trying to clinch
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Sakurai.
It looked like Sakurai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shot fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Shot lunges at Sakurai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakurai's hand.
Shot misses with the combination. #KD#
Sakurai drops Shot with a beautiful combination! Shot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakurai is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Shot is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Shot has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Shot misses
and Sakurai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shot misses with a double jab.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut. Shot saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Shot.#T3#
Shot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakurai's head.
Sakurai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hideo Sakurai is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakurai moves away from the strike by Shot.
Sakurai scores with a nice strike.
Sakurai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakurai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sakurai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Sakurai takes one to the chin there.
Sakurai connects with a body shot.#T4#
Shot misses with a double jab.
Shot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakurai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shot somewhat.
Hideo Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Shot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakurai.
Sakurai is looking to counter punch.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Sakurai moves away and avoids it.
Shot connects with a jab.
Sakurai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Shot. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sebastian Shot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Shot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakurai.
A little jabbing left from Shot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shot misses with a hook.
Shot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakurai.
A big left from Shot misses.
Shot dives in and grabs Sakurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakurai pushes down on Shot's head and hops out.
A big left from Shot misses.
Sakurai throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakurai counters with a one-two to the body.
Shot throws a series of punches but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai lands a nice looking body shot.
Shot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Shot scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Shot gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sakurai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shot throws a nice looking combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakurai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakurai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sakurai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shot misses the body punch
and Sakurai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Sakurai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Sakurai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
A combination from Shot does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot misses with a low kick as Sakurai jumps back.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Sakurai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shot in his tracks.
Shot slips a jab from Sakurai.
Shot throws a counter combo.#T3#
Shot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shot tries to clinch up#KD#
and Sakurai counters with a nice right hand that sends Shot toppling to the canvas! Shot scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sakurai finish him?!
Shot is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakurai finish him?
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shot misses with a straight left.
Sakurai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sakurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakurai lands a body shot.
Shot thuds a left hand into Sakurai's body.
Shot seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakurai lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot misses with a wild combination.
Sakurai throwing a counter right hand but Shot manages to avoid it.#T4#
Shot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakurai.
Sakurai slips a jab from Shot.
Shot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakurai has time to react.
Shot looks to land a body kick but Sakurai moved away.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shot tries to clinch there but Sakurai circles away.
Hideo Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shot darts in trying to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a right hand to the body.
Shot throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hideo Sakurai was interviewed post fight and said '......'.

Event: RISE 22 - Lawler vs Reynolds
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Galley misses.
Galley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shield in his tracks.
Shield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galley defends well and Shield ends up having to push Galley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shield takes one on the button.#CL2#
Shield forces Galley back against the cage and clinches.
Shield stalling in the clinch but Galley improves position.
Nice body punch from Galley - that landed with a thud.
Galley lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nathan Shield has been cut.
Galley cracks Shield with a nice body shot.
Shield is trying to push Galley away but Galley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galley stops a takedown attempt from Shield.
Galley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galley presses Shield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Galley - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Shield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Galley has knocked Shield down with a huge combo! Galley steps away and waves a wobbly Shield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shield is rocked!
Galley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Shield! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Facundo Galley!
In defeat, Nathan Shield stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fought this fight sitting there about thirty percent everybody knows what im capable of '.

Event: BFF 2: Hunt vs. Pigeon
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tony Oken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oken as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Oken, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD#
Oken throws a left that rocks Brown and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Oken dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Brown regain composure! #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oken in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Oken finish him?
Oken misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Oken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oken scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Oken tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oken looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
Brown looks winded!
Oken misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU#
Oken decides to stand back up.
Oken shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Brown takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Oken sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Brown bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Oken!
Tony Oken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 18 - Comeau vs Aron 2
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Shield wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nathan Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shield is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Reynolds's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but Shield defending well.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Shield's hands, connecting with Shield's forehead.
Reynolds wants to control but Shield is keeping him busy.
Shield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reynolds is working Shield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds postures up in Shield's guard and throws a big left but Shield blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shield's head.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Shield is rocked!
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shield is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds chips away with some ground and pound.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Shield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reynolds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shield's guard. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reynolds lands a nice short elbow.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Shield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Shield taking some punishment here, with Reynolds in his half guard.
Shield has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reynolds working over Shield with some ground and pound. Shield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shield quite badly. Shield pulls Reynolds in close trying to recover. Reynolds postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shield on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shield doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniis Reynolds!
In his post fight interview, Deniis Reynolds started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nathan Shield was interviewed post fight and said 'I fought this fight sitting there about thirty percent everybody knows what im capable of '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakurai.
Sakurai throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tutov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakurai, which made it look bad.
Sakurai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sakurai checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakurai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sakurai misses with a shot to the body
and Tutov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakurai swings widly with a right hand
and Tutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A punch combination from Sakurai misses.
Tutov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakurai misses with a right hand
and Tutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutov misses with an uppercut
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakurai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakurai swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Sakurai throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
Tutov throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakurai throws a shot from downtown. Tutov moves away and avoids it.
Sakurai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3##CL#
Tutov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tutov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Tutov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakurai misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakurai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutov somewhat.
Sakurai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tutov defending well as Sakurai loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tutov is defended easily by Sakurai.#T4#
Tutov lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sakurai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tutov slips a jab and a cross from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakurai! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tutov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakurai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tutov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakurai.
Tutov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tutov throws a low kick but Sakurai avoids it.#TD#
Tutov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakurai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sakurai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tutov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakurai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Tutov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakurai wants to stand but Tutov is controlling the position.
Sakurai looking to control.
Sakurai looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakurai, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakurai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tutov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
Tutov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakurai sprawls well. He's pushed Tutov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Tutov gets the takedown into side control.
Sakurai is trying to control Tutov's posture but Tutov avoids it.
Tutov 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.
Tutov wants to control but Sakurai is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Tutov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sakurai can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakurai is not content to let Tutov control the position.
Tutov tries to advance to mount but Sakurai denies him. #T3##SUB#
Tutov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tutov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakurai has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Tutov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tutov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sakurai is not content to let Tutov control the position.
Sakurai is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The strikes coming from Tutov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sakurai defending against the ground and pound.
Sakurai is not content to let Tutov control the position. #SUB#
Tutov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakurai, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tutov moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tutov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai misses the shot to the body.
Tutov moves away from the strike by Sakurai.
Sakurai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tutov counters with a series of strikes. Sakurai will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov tries to counter with a takedown but Sakurai is quick to defend against it.
Tutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tutov misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Sakurai throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutov attempts a counter takedown but Sakurai avoids it well and moves away.
Sakurai catches Tutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tutov closes the distance and clinches up with Sakurai, looking for a takedown. Tutov pushes Sakurai against the cage but Sakurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tutov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakurai to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Good work by Sakurai as he checks the leg kick.
Tutov shoots and misses
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutov fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Tutov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
A little feinted left hand from Tutov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakurai as he jumps to the side.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Sakurai throws a sloppy body shot
and Tutov counters with a two punch combo.
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov blocks a jab.
Sakurai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tutov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakurai.
Tutov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakurai avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakurai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A slow jab from Sakurai misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tutov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tutov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Tutov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakurai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sakurai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tutov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tutov won't allow Sakurai to get back to his feet.
Tutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hideo Sakurai.
I think Sakurai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideo Sakurai!
Hideo Sakurai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018

#R1#
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Merlin moved out of range nicely.
Merlin lands with a cross.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelly on the side of the head.
Merlin lands a body shot.
Merlin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Merlin 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.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin moves out of range.
Kelly slips a straight right by Merlin.
Kelly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merlin lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin. #T1#
Merlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merlin misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merlin manages to circle out of the way.
Merlin misses with an uppercut.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin moves out of range.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Merlin.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Merlin throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Merlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merlin throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Merlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merlin blocks a jab.#CL#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Merlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land. #T2#
Merlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Merlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Merlin digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Merlin misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Merlin.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merlin walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kelly moves out of range as Merlin strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Merlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Merlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Kelly clinches up with Merlin and pushes him back against the cage.
Merlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly is trying to push Merlin away but Merlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kelly is trying to break free.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Merlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Merlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Merlin as the two fighters clinch.
Merlin misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Merlin.
Merlin can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action. #TD2#
Merlin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Merlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merlin working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Merlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Merlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Merlin circles away.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Merlin moves out of range easily.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Merlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Merlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Merlin avoids it well. #CL#
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Merlin in a clinch.
Kelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Merlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merlin taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kelly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kelly has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Merlin misses.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
Merlin lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kelly pushes Merlin up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly wants to clinch.
Merlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Merlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly is looking to wear down Merlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly swings for the body but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Merlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merlin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Merlin's head but Merlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kelly darts in and clinches Merlin up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Merlin cracks Kelly with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Merlin tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merlin just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Merlin misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Merlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelly should have avoided that one.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier Merlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Merlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merlin with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merlin. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Merlin.
Merlin misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Merlin.
It looked like Kelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merlin.
A jab from Merlin misses.
Merlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merlin throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Merlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Merlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin feints a jab promting Kelly to slip. Merlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merlin walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merlin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Merlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Merlin misses.
Merlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merlin manages to avoid it.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Merlin. #T2#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.#CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
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!
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Merlin successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Kelly 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.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a triangle here but Kelly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Merlin won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merlin defends it well. #SUB2#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Merlin actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kelly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Merlin is trying to control the position here but Kelly swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Kelly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Kelly!
Randy Kelly retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Kelly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 15 - Alison vs Benson
Date: Feb 19, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lord. No joy for Shield on that attempt.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Lord's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
Shield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lord lands with a hook. Shield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shield takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Shield walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Shield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Shield.
Shield tries to clinch up.
Shield tries to clinch up.
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shield doesn't manage to clinch there - Lord circles away.
Lord scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield. #CL2#
Shield clinches up against the cage.
Lord scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A short uppercut from Lord.
Lord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shield misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lord works on Shield's body with a couple of short punches.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lord scores with a hook to the body.
Shield looks winded!
Lord lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lord.
Lord throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shield fails to land.
A short left from Lord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Lord as the two fighters clinch.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Shield is rocked!
A short right from Lord on the inside.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Shield is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Shield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Lord.
Lord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shield or not.
Lord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Lord to work.
A short right from Lord on the inside.
Lord digs a right hand underneath Shield's ribcage. Shield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Lord.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shield with a big uppercut! Shield tries to clinch up but Lord pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shield to the mat! Shield covers up and Lord unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Lord!
A victorious Logan Lord thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Sun Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sun Lee - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sun Lee. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sun Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sun Lee, right into the meat.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Sun Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sun Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Sun Lee lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Sun Lee takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sun Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Sun Lee shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Brown is unconscious as Sun Lee celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Chang Sun Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westbrook swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Westbrook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Westbrook darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Westbrook is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westbrook down to the mat. Westbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Westbrook rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A short uppercut from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.
Westbrook presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Westbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westbrook is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Westbrook.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westbrook lands a big right hand that drops Rodriguez! The killer instinct kicks in and Westbrook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Westbrook!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!

Event: RISE 12 - McKibbon vs Alison
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Shields does no damage. #CL2#
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields taking a breather.
Shields has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Ammond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch but Ammond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Shields breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Shields pulls guard successfully.
Ammond won't allow Shields to get back to his feet.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ammond controls the pace.
Shields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him. #SUB2#
Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.#REVR#
Shields is fighting to break Ammond's control of his arms but Ammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond pushes down on Shields's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ammond stalling. #T3#
Shields tries to kick Ammond off but Ammond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ammond controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Ammond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shields has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shields!
Ammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ammond works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ammond holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Shields 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.
Shields is fighting to break Ammond's control of his arms but Ammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Ammond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ammond. #CL2#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ammond to keep the fight standing.
Ammond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ammond controlling the action here for a moment.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ammond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Shields avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ammond avoiding damage.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Shields is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ammond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shields.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Ammond lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Shields has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ammond crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond throws an elbow but it misses.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ammond has Shields pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Ammond gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ammond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammond, not yet.
Ammond seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is pulling down on Shields's head. It's preventing any offense from Shields, at least for the moment.
Ammond trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ammond wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Ammond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Shields wants to stand but Ammond has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shields won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVB#
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Ammond slips a straight right by Shields.
Ammond tries to counter with a clinch but Shields shakes him off and moves away.
Shields lands a jab-cross combination.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ammond sprawls well. Ammond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ammond pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.#T1##TD#
Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Ammond slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ammond.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond passes into half guard.
Ammond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Ammond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shields is in trouble now - Ammond has advanced to mount!
Shields prevents Ammond from taking his back.#SUB2#
Ammond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shields has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shields!
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Ammond is retaining full guard.
Ammond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Ammond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ammond is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ammond controlling from the top position.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alfred Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wale Ammond waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1#
Kelly wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kelly gets a clinch.
Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Lord lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Lord.
Kelly fails to pull guard. #BC#
Lord manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Kelly gets a clinch.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Lord gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lord throws a combination. Kelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Lord's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Lord there.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.
Lord misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Lord.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Lord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly jumps guard but Lord stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lord digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Lord is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Kelly has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Lord.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Lord on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lord.
A short uppercut from Lord.
Lord prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Lord slowing the pace effectively.
Lord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head. #BC#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord misses with a hook.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Kelly wants to clinch.
Kelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lord counter with a right hand. #T3##CL2#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Lord jabs at Kelly's body.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Lord with a jab.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Lord. Those never looked like landing.
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Lord.#T4#
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Lord connects with a looping right hand.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly wants to clinch
and Lord counters with a right hand to the body.
Lord throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Lord.
Lord throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Lord tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lord connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Lord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Lord dominated that round.
That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kelly throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelly should have avoided that one.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lord lands a shoulder strike.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch but Lord keeps him there for the moment.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Lord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Lord misses with a hook.
Lord works Kelly's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord lunges at Kelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelly's hand.
Lord moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lord blocks a jab.
Lord takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook.
Lord's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Kelly takes one to the chin there.
Lord digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Logan Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Lord throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Kelly counters by clinching up.
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Lord. #T2##TD2#
Kelly jumps guard.
Kelly is trying to keep Lord in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lord is sitting in close to Kelly's body. Kelly has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lord is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lord is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kelly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Kelly!
Randy Kelly is the new lightweight champion!
Randy Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Shield darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shield backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Shield has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Shield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shield misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shield or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad. #CL#
Shield moves into the clinch.
Anderson's coach down at Croque Mitaine Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Shield is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson gets through Shield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shield is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Shield is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson just leaning against Shield, taking a breather.
Anderson works on Shield's body with a couple of short punches.
Shield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Shield is rocked!#T2#
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Oh Shield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson has Shield pushed against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson throws a big uppercut that drops Shield! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shield lies dazed against the cage as Anderson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
Alexis Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 7 - Kelly vs Suarez
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Kelly tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
And Suarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Suarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Suarez wants the takedown. Kelly is fighting it off but Suarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kelly's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kelly is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Suarez 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.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kelly is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Suarez has his hands clasped together but Kelly extends and breaks Suarez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kelly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Kelly!
A pretty intense looking Randy Kelly took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RISE 7 - Kelly vs Suarez
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Messi misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.
Messi is trying to break free.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Messi prevents it.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrios Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Messi misses.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Messi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shields drops his hands momentarily and Messi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Messi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Messi swings widly with a right hand
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shields definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Messi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
It looked like Shields was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Messi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Shields throws a head kick but Messi moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Shields prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Shields keeps him there for the moment.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi working hard to break the clinch.
Messi throws a head punch that misses.
Messi is trying to break free.#T3##TD#
Shields successfully pulls guard.
Messi content to stall in guard here.
Messi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Shields has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Messi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shields is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messi smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shields. #T4#
Shields misses with a looping left.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a big counter combination but Messi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields ducks right into an uppercut from Messi.
Messi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Messi misses with the combination.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Messi saw that one coming.
Shields rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Shields misses with a few strikes there.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrios Messi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Messi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Messi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields misses with the combination.
Messi misses with a wild combination.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Messi throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields shoots and misses
and Messi counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt.
Messi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Shields dodges the punch combination from Messi. #CL#
Shields moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Messi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barrios Messi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Messi lands with a nice combination. Shields backs away looking to recover.
Shields misses the body punch
and Messi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrios Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Messi lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alfred Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Messi is out of range and Shields settles back down.
Messi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shields rather than just go for the knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Shields misses with a body shot
letting Messi counter with a right hand.
Messi misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Messi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shields to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Messi kicks Shields off and gets to his feet.
Messi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messi throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Messi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shields counters with a three punch combo that has Messi backing up. Messi nods at Shields to acknowledge the strikes.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Shields wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shields tries to clinch up
and Messi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
Shields swinging wildly here. #T4#
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Messi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shields lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrios Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Messi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Shields moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields throws a combination that misses
and Messi counters with a stiff right hand.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a big counter combination but Messi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields misses with a combination
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
Messi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Messi connects with a jab.#T1##CL#
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Messi is trying to break free.
Messi is trying to force a seperation but Shields has the dominant position.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Messi tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messi's brow.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Messi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shields won't allow it. #BC#
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Messi won't be happy with that.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shields.
Alfred Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messi is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields grinds an elbow into Messi's temple.
An elbow from Shields crashes against the mat.
Shields is working Messi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Messi can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Messi prevents Shields from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shields gets to mount! Messi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Messi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Shields moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Messi has worked his arm free - good work by Messi!
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Messi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Messi defending against the ground and pound.
Messi is trying to control Shields's posture but Shields avoids it.
Messi is pushing Shields's head away, looking to escape. Shields manages to hold on to the position though.
Messi wants to control but Shields postures up.#SUB#
Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Messi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Messi.
Alfred Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrios Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Messi in side control, throwing shots but Shields defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barrios Messi.
I've got Messi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrios Messi!

Event: RISE 4 - Bravo vs Favorite
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Rarden lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Shield has been cut.
Shield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rarden misses the jab.
Rarden doesn't manage to clinch there - Shield circles away.
Shield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rarden throws a combination that misses
letting Shield counter with a right hand.
Shield throws a right and a left that Rarden avoids nicely.
Rarden looks to land a combination but Shield avoids it well.
Rarden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShield.#CL#
Shield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Shield.
Shield scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Shield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rarden prevents it. #BC#
Shield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rarden, pushing him back against the cage.
Rarden is trying to break the clinch but Shield has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Shield pulls guard effortlessly.
Shield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shield pulls Rarden in to control the position. #T1#
Shield wants to stand and escape but Rarden is having none of it. #SUB#
Shield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rarden has passed into half guard!
Shield tries to kick Rarden off but Rarden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rarden tries to stand and escape but Shield is controlling the position.
Shield tries to kick Rarden off but Rarden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Rarden misses.
Rarden dodges the punch combination from Shield.
Barry Rarden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rarden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Shield ducks right into an uppercut from Rarden.
Rarden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shield eats them both and turns towards Rarden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Shield closes the distance and pushes Rarden back into the cage.
Shield looking to throw knees to the head but Rarden is blocking nicely.
Shield prevents Rarden from breaking the clinch.
Rarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rarden is trying to push Shield away but Shield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rarden is trying to push Shield away but Shield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Shield to work.
Shield leaning against his opponent.
Rarden is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Shield.
Shield is looking to control Rarden's arms but Rarden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shield has his back to the cage.
Shield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rarden's efforts to push away.
Shield tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Shield has Rarden pressed against the cage, preventing Rarden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rarden tries to break free but Shield pushes him back against the cage.
Rarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Shield on the inside.
Rarden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rarden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shield has him pressed against the cage.
Shield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rarden is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shield wants a takedown.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Rarden working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rarden breaks from the clinch.
Rarden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shield backs up against the cage.
Barry Rarden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shield wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Rarden misses.
Rarden throws the left hand but Shield avoids the punch easily.
Rarden misses with a few strikes there. #T4##CL#
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rarden up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Shield.
Shield is trying to maintain a safe position but Rarden gets an underhook and turns Shield into the cage.
Shield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shield lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Shield manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Shield gets a double leg takedown into Rarden's guard.
Shield works over Rarden with some ground and pound from guard.
Shield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rarden is keeping the position for now.
Rarden wants to stand but Shield is controlling the position.
Shield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shield throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Nathan Shield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Shield's cut.
That's time! Shield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rarden throws a right hand that Shield ducks under and follows up with a left that Shield also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Rarden misses. #TD#
Shield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shield showed some decent athleticism there.
Shield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice strikes from Shield there.
Shield trying to pass the guard but Rarden defending well.
Rarden wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield content to control rather than advance.
Shield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rarden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Shield prevents Rarden from standing back up.
Shield working Rarden over with strikes.
Shield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shield is trying to control. Rarden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shield working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Shield is looking for a kimura here.
Shield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Rarden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rarden keeps working.
Shield is pressing down on Rarden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rarden is holding on for now.
Shield is nestled in close to Rarden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Shield. #T3#
Rarden tries to kick Shield off but Shield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shield lands strikes from half guard.
Nathan Shield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rarden wants to get back to his feet.
Rarden is breathing heavily.
Shield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rarden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rarden keeps working.
Shield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Shield lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Shield is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shield slips a nice elbow through Rarden's hands, connecting with Rarden's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Shield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Shield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rarden doesn't manage to clinch there - Shield circles away.
Shield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Shield rushes Rarden and presses him up against the cage.
Rarden is trying to force a seperation but Shield has the dominant position.
Rarden wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Shield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nathan Shield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rarden swinging wildly here.
Rarden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield.
Rarden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Shield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rarden throws a right hand that Shield ducks under and follows up with a left that Shield also avoids with ease.#TD#
Shield gets the takedown into side control.
Rarden taking a bit of punishment here - Shield scoring with strikes.
Shield cracks Rarden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shield working the head and body with strikes.
Rarden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rarden keeps working.
Shield lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Shield scoring with punches and elbows.
Shield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rarden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rarden taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Shield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rarden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rarden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Rarden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rarden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shield wants to control but Rarden is keeping him busy.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rarden can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Shield tries for a kimura but Rarden is defending well.
Rarden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shield 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.
Rarden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shield looks up at the clock and then as Rarden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Shield looks up at the clock and then as Rarden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shield lands a few punches from side control.
Shield is looking to take a break and control but Rarden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shield advances to mount.
The referee warns Rarden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Shield.
Shield punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shield with a couple of short strikes.
Rarden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Rarden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shield lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Shield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shield is landing with some decent strikes but Rarden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barry Rarden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shield lands with some strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Shield!
Nathan Shield looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank Barry for taking the fight he is a tough guy a good fighter a warrior keep your head up kdi , i want to thanks my coaches , RISE for the opportunity . Where you at Eddie ? Where you at motherfucker ?'.

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