Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Pickle digs a good body shot into Fahey's ribs.
Pickle misses with a wild combination.
Pickle throws a series of punches but Fahey avoids them all with ease.
Pickle fails with the takedown
and Fahey counters with a straight right hand.
Pickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pickle shoots in and drives through. Fahey sprawls well.#CL2#
Fahey closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fahey manages to break the clinch.
Pickle with a poor takedown
and Fahey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fahey looks to clinch
and Pickle counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Fahey rushes Pickle and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Fahey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fahey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pickle's half guard.
Pickle is looking to control Fahey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pickle avoid being mounted?
Fahey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pickle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pickle moves into full guard.
Fahey stopping the sweep attempt from Pickle.
Fahey being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pickle is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fahey is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fahey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pickle has passed into half guard!
Fahey tries to kick Pickle off in order to stand up. Pickle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Fahey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pickle easily slips into full mount!
Pickle content just to control the position here.
Pickle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fahey for as long as he can get away with.
You get the feeling that Fahey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fahey tries to hold on but Pickle pushes him away.
Pickle content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pickle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fahey really wants to buck Pickle off and get back to his feet.
Pickle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pickle content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fahey is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Pickle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Fahey.
It looked like Pickle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fahey.#CL2#
Fahey has closed the distance and engaged Pickle in a clinch. #BC#
Pickle manages to break the clinch.
Fahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Fahey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pickle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickle.
Despite the aggression on Fahey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fahey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pickle is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Fahey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pickle has time to react.
A bone on bone clash there as Pickle blocks the leg kick.
Pickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fahey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fahey somewhat.
Fahey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pickle tries to avoid it but Fahey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pickle to the ground. Pickle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fahey wants to clinch up but Pickle keeps it at a distance.
Pickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peter Pickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fahey has a takedown stuffed.
Peter Pickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Fahey.
Fahey is breathing heavily.
Fahey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pickle sprawls well. Pickle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fahey gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Pickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fahey is fending him off so far but Pickle persists. Nope, Fahey circles away and we're back to standing.
Pickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pickle dives in and grabs Fahey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fahey pushes down on Pickle's head and hops out.
Fahey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pickle. #TD2#
Fahey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickle pulls Fahey in close to his closed guard and prevents Fahey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pickle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Pickle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fahey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pickle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pickle slips nicely into 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.
Pickle moves nicely into side control.
Pickle controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pickle is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fahey is trying to escape and Pickle transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fahey is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pickle! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Pickle!

Event: NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023

Benjamin Wolf really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Michael Jones was cancelled.

Event: NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Mafi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mafi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Butterbaugh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mafi. That one must have hurt.
Mafi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Butterbaugh gets a clinch.
Butterbaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mafi controls his hands.
Butterbaugh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butterbaugh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butterbaugh stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butterbaugh.
Mafi tries a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks it.
Butterbaugh managing to block the knees to the body from Mafi. #T1#
Mafi just leaning against Butterbaugh, taking a breather.
Mafi stalling in the clinch.
Mafi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterbaugh avoids the damage to the body.
Mafi tries a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks it.
Mafi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mafi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mafi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
I was talking to Butterbaugh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mafi misses with the head strike.
Mafi misses with a knee strike.
Mafi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Mafi trying to control the position but instead, Butterbaugh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mafi into the cage.
Mafi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butterbaugh leaning against his opponent.
Butterbaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.
Mafi looking to throw knees to the head but Butterbaugh is blocking nicely.
Butterbaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mafi taking a breather.
Butterbaugh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butterbaugh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mafi up against the cage.#T3#
Butterbaugh gets through Mafi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butterbaugh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mafi up against the cage.
Mafi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mafi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butterbaugh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mafi is looking to break free of the clinch but Butterbaugh has double underhooks. #T4#
Mafi landing knees to the head.
Butterbaugh cracks Mafi with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Mafi manages to break the clinch.
Mafi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butterbaugh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mafi throws a head kick but Butterbaugh moves out of range.
Butterbaugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butterbaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mafi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butterbaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mafi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mafi looks winded!
Mafi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Butterbaugh has Mafi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mafi looking to throw knees to the head but Butterbaugh is blocking nicely.
Butterbaugh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Butterbaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mafi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mafi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mafi slips a jab from Butterbaugh.
Mafi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Butterbaugh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Butterbaugh moves into the clinch.
Butterbaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Mafi controls his hands.
Mafi controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Butterbaugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butterbaugh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mafi tries to land a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks with his arms.
Butterbaugh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Mafi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A big left from Mafi misses.
Mafi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mafi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butterbaugh.
Mafi misses with a head kick.
Mafi is breathing heavily.
Butterbaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Butterbaugh lands with a hook. Mafi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Mafi has been cut.#CL#
Butterbaugh rushes Mafi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Butterbaugh stalling.
Butterbaugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mafi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butterbaugh has Mafi pressed against the cage.
Antonio Mafi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Butterbaugh presses Mafi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butterbaugh tries to work over Mafi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butterbaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Butterbaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butterbaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mafi wants to stall.
Butterbaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Mafi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mafi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mafi trying to stall but Butterbaugh improves his position.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Mafi.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Mafi is trying to stall.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Butterbaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mafis head. #T4#
Mafi takes a shot to the head.
Butterbaugh is working Mafi over against the cage.
Butterbaugh avoiding damage as Mafi throws knees to the body.
Butterbaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butterbaugh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mafi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mafi missing with knees to the body.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the head but Butterbaugh blocks with his arms.
Butterbaugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butterbaugh misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butterbaugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mafi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butterbaugh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mafi letting Butterbaugh take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Mafi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Mafi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mafi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Butterbaugh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Antonio Mafi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mafi misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Butterbaugh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butterbaugh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Butterbaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butterbaugh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butterbaugh misses with a body shot.
Butterbaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Mafi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mafi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Butterbaugh instigates a clinch.
Mafi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butterbaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butterbaugh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mafi is trying to break the clinch but Butterbaugh is controlling him.#T1#
Mafi missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Butterbaugh just leaning against Mafi, taking a breather.
Mafi missing with knees to the body.
Mafi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mafi looking to slow down the pace here.
Mafi taking a breather.
Butterbaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butterbaugh avoids it.
Butterbaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Butterbaugh has Mafi pushed against the cage.
Butterbaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Butterbaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Mafi blocks a body shot from Butterbaugh.
Mafi is trying to break the clinch but Butterbaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Butterbaugh avoiding damage.
Butterbaugh tries to throw a body punch but Mafi avoids it by throwing Butterbaugh back against the cage.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mafi tries to circle away but Butterbaugh has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Butterbaugh pushes Mafi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterbaugh avoids the damage to the body.
Mafi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butterbaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mafi backwards.
Mafi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mafi tries to land knees in the clinch but Butterbaugh avoids the damage to the body.
Mafi misses with a knee to the head.
Butterbaugh lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mafi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butterbaugh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Butterbaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Mafi controls the action.
Mafi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butterbaugh avoids it.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Mafi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterbaugh is defending well for now.
Mafi taking a breather.
Butterbaugh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Butterbaugh to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafi misses with a knee strike.
Snakes Butterbaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Mafi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mafi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butterbaugh blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snakes Butterbaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mafi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Amestelle 5
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Guster moves out of range of the strikes.
Guster thinks about the counter body kick.
A left lands for Nicholas.
Guster throws a nice looking combination but Nicholas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Nicholas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicholas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicholas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guster on the side of the head.
Nicholas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guster.
Decent striking displayed by Guster there.
Nicholas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franz Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guster.
Guster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicholas blocks the body kick.
Nicholas throws out a loose jab but Guster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guster scores with a one two! Nicholas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD#
Nicholas lands a big right hand that sends Guster crashing to the mat! Nicholas stays standing though and waves Guster back to his feet!#ROC#Guster is rocked!
Nicholas pounces like a tiger and cracks Guster with a vicious hook! Guster is down but not out! Nicholas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franz Nicholas!

Event: Amestelle 4
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Tanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Tanu moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.#KD2#
Thompson drops Tanu with a beautiful combination! Tanu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tanu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aoi Tanu has been cut.
Thompson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Tanu is looking to close the distance but Thompson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Tanu crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Tanu is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jack Thompson!

Event: Amestelle 4
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Sieler throws a leg kick but Henry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sieler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sieler. That did some damage!
Henry dodges the punch combination from Sieler.
Earl Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sieler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Sieler misses its target.#TD2#
Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into Sieler's guard.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Sieler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is fighting to break Sieler's control of his arms but Sieler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sieler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Henry trying to control but Sieler is working from the bottom.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Sieler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sieler throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry checks a leg kick.
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sieler tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sieler to the ground. Sieler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skye Sieler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Henry.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sieler misses with a head kick.
Sieler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry looks for a takedown but Sieler sprawls well.
Sieler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sieler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sieler tries a head kick but it misses.
Sieler takes one to the side of the head.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sieler's waist but Sieler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side. #TD#
Sieler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henry is trying to defend but Sieler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Sieler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Henry to stand up. #T3#
Henry fails to land the takedown.
It appears Sieler was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Henry gets caught flat footed, as Sieler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Henry is working an open guard so Sieler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Henry - just one landing.
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sieler but Sieler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sieler throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.#T4#
Henry tries to clinch but Sieler moves away #TD#
and Sieler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henry wants to stand up but Sieler is controlling him. #SU#
Sieler stands up and waves to Henry to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henry.
Sieler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sieler tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sieler to the ground. Sieler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Sieler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henry is trying to escape back to his feet but Sieler uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Henry looks winded!
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!#SU#
Sieler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henry to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skye Sieler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Henry.
Henry fails to land the takedown.
Sieler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry.
Henry wants to clinch up but Sieler keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sieler lands with a straight right. Henry didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Sieler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sieler is in Henry's guard.#SU#
Sieler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Henry lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Sieler moves out of range easily.
Sieler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Sieler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.
Skye Sieler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Henry.
Sieler throws a sloppy body shot
and Henry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Sieler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Sieler decides to stand and escape the position.
Henry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Henry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Sieler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sieler attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Sieler loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Sieler loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Sieler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sieler stops Henry from getting back to his feet.
Sieler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?#T3##SU#
Sieler decides to stand and escape the position.
Henry dives in and grabs Sieler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sieler pushes down on Henry's head and hops out.
Sieler attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Henry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sieler to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Sieler gets to his feet - Henry follows without any prompting.
Henry checks a leg kick.
Sieler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sieler wants it to stay on the feet.
Earl Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henry enables Sieler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Sieler stands up and waves to Henry to follow him. #T4#
Henry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sieler defends well and Henry ends up having to push Sieler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Sieler feinted with a counter takedown.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Sieler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henry is looking to get back to is feet but Sieler passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sieler advances to full mount. #SU#
Sieler is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skye Sieler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Henry shoots and misses
and Sieler counters with an outside leg kick.
Henry throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sieler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henry won't be happy with that. #SU#
Sieler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henry to his feet.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Henry defending well as Sieler loads up on a big left hand.
Henry misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sieler throws a sloppy body shot
and Henry counters with a series of strikes. Sieler will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Henry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sieler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Sieler stands up from Henry's guard - Sieler perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Sieler moves out of range easily.
Sieler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sieler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henry's half guard.
Sieler trying to control the pace. #SU#
Sieler decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henry. #T2#
Sieler regains half guard.
Sieler gets back to full guard.
Sieler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sieler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sieler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sieler continues to stall.#T3#
Henry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sieler is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sieler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henry's guard. #REVR#
Sieler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Sieler gets to his feet. Henry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sieler keeps the fight on the outside.
Henry fails with the takedown#TD#
and Sieler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henry!
Sieler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Sieler stands up.
Skye Sieler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Sieler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skye Sieler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sieler, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skye Sieler!

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Wiz. Wiz maintains the clinch.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard effectively controlling the action here.
Wiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Howard.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wiz is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Wiz blocking some punches. #BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Wiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab from Howard.
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wiz.#TD#
Wiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Howard wants to stand and escape but Wiz is having none of it.
Wiz wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Wiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howard! #REVB##SU2#
Howard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wiz to his feet.
Wiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Wiz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiz.
Wiz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Howard.#CL2#
Howard moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Howard.
Wiz lands with a left to the head.
Wiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Howard leaning against his opponent.
Wiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wiz stalling the fight.
Wiz wants a takedown.
Howard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Howard working aggressively here.
Howard tries to circle away but Wiz has him pinned against the cage.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
Wiz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wiz controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Wiz is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiz can't get the takedown.
Howard stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wiz clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard scores with a shot to the side of Wiz's head.
Howard has Wiz pushed against the cage.
Wiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiz shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teddy Howard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wiz tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Wiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Wiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiz cracks Howard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wiz misses with a wild combination.
Teddy Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howard scores with a leg kick.
Wiz shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Wiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard keeps Wiz at a distance using the push kick.
Howard slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Howard closes the distance and pushes Wiz back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Wiz's takedown attempt.
Wiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wiz is trying to pull guard but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Howard.
A short right from Howard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
Howard tries to work over Wiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiz can't get the takedown.
Howard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Wiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Wiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Wiz wants a takedown. #BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Teddy Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howard.
Howard lands a body shot.
Howard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Howard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Howard lands a big head kick that sends Wiz tumbling to the mat! Howard takes a step backwards and waves Wiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Wiz is rocked!
Howard lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Wiz crumples to the floor! Howard milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teddy Howard!

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Michael Jones has been cut.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Robertson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Robertson lands a jab.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robertson cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Robertson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reece Robertson!

Event: NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Pickle shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pickle sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pickle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Pickle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Pickle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pickle trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Pickle is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickle controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Pickle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Pickle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Alvarez sneaks out the side door and pushes Pickle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Pickle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pickle's head.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Pickle shakes it off.#T3#
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Pickle's ribs.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pickle eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Pickle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickle won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Pickle tries to pass.
Pickle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickle takes one to the chin there.
Pickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Pickle keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pickle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pickle with a poor takedown
and Pickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Pickle's head back.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Pickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickle throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez looks to land a combination. Pickle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pickle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez throws a one two combo. #T1#
Alvarez jabs at Pickle's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
Peter Pickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickle.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickle misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pickle circles away quickly and effectively.
Pickle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Pickle tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Pickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.#CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Pickle's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Pickle's body. Pickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pickle fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Pickle to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pickle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pickle backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands the left hand.#T4#
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Pickle attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Pickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Pickle's head back.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pickle walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Pickle moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Pickle backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Pickle shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Pickle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Pickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Pickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pickle circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a combination. Pickle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pickle fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickle misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Pickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Pickle didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez punishes Pickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Pickle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Pickle takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Pickle throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pickle swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickle has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Alvarez!

Event: CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023

196 cm
29 yrs
280 lbs

193 cm
45 yrs
245 lbs

Lavicci

Hozdic

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 16 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Hozdic has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lavicci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Lavicci won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic pulls Lavicci in to control the position.
Lavicci won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here. #T3#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lavicci looking to improve position, pressing down on Hozdic's thigh with his hand. Hozdic seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lavicci paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lavicci's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hozdic picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Mafi throws a head kick that half lands.
TestTen shoots in but no luck this time.
TestTen misses with a looping right.
TestTen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mafi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
TestTen shoots for a takedown but Mafi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mafi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoppy TestTen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TestTen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whack! Mafi lands a heavy head kick that drops TestTen. The ref tackles Mafi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because TestTen was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Antonio Mafi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Kirby does no damage.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kirby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirby throws a looping overhand right but Pickle ducks down to avoid it.
Kirby misses with a hook. Pickle ducked under it nicely.
And Pickle tries to counter it with a takedown but Kirby pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Pickle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Pickle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirby's guard.
Still in half guard, Pickle seems content to control.
Pickle trying to pass the guard but Kirby defending well.
Kirby pushes Pickle off looking to stand but Pickle dives back in and keeps control.
Pickle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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 has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Pickle misses with a hook.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Pickle looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Pickle just gets out of the way.
Pickle misses the shot to the body. #T3##TD2#
Pickle looking to score a takedown here. Kirby is defending well but Pickle drives through and ends up in Kirby's guard.
Pickle is stalling in the full guard.
Pickle passes Kirby's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Pickle is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Pickle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Pickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kirby enables Pickle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kirby manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pickle passes Kirby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pickle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Pickle 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pickle.#T1#
Pickle works his way into full mount!
Kirby is looking to get to half guard.
Pickle controlling his opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pickle landing strikes from the mount and Kirby is in trouble! #SUB2#
Pickle throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kirby has his hands clasped together but Pickle breaks the hold and Kirby is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pickle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Pickle!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
And Win G lands with a right and another and another! Rick is in big trouble! And Win G lands again and this time it's lights out for Rick! A quality knockout there for And Win G.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). I Just Fight And Win G!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Denker.
Denker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denker. That's going to slow Murc down.
Murc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denker pinned against the cage. Denker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Denker feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Murc collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Denker!
A less than humble Jon Denker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DSC STRIKE 28
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Makwame lands with a slapping head kick.
Makwame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Bell backs off Makwame throws a huge counter combo but Bell manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Makwame moves into the clinch.
Makwame is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bell to keep the fight standing.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch.
Bell cracks Makwame with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Makwame.#CL2#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Makwame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Bell's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makwame dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Makwame wants to counter with a clinch but Bell pushes him away.
Makwame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makwame is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Makwame looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makwame counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Makwame throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Makwame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makwame looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Makwame tries to counter with a clinch but Bell shakes him off and moves away.
Bell throws a body punch but Makwame moves out of range.
Bell misses with a double jab. #T2#
Bell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makwame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Makwame has managed to clinch.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makwame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Makwame breaks from the clinch.
Makwame takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makwame fails to land the takedown.
Jeremy Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Makwame throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jeremy Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makwame backs up against the cage.
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Bell misses. #CL2#
Makwame pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Makwame manages to break the clinch.
Makwame throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target. #CL2#
Makwame clinches. #BC2#
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Makwame tries to counter with a clinch but Bell shakes him off and moves away.
Makwame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makwame tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Makwame moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makwame doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makwame.
Bell looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well. #CL2#
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makwame landing knees to the body. #T4#
Makwame fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Makwame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well.
Makwame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makwame circles away quickly and effectively.
Makwame will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeremy Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Makwame.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Makwame is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Makwame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell throws a series of strikes that have Makwame backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
Bell sets himself, and Makwame steps forward looking for the clinch! Bell avoids it this time.
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 Jeremy Bell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makwames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeremy Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Makwame takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Makwame clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makwame is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Makwame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell lands the left hand.#T1#
Makwame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bell feints a jab promting Makwame to slip. Bell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makwame slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jeremy Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Makwame.
Makwame tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bell defends well and Makwame ends up having to push Bell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bell throws a body punch but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makwame is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell is looking to counter punch.
Bell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Bell.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Makwame.
Makwame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Bell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Makwame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Makwame. Makwame maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Makwame.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makwame is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makwame lands with a light punch inside.
Makwame has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bell after a bit of a struggle.
Jeremy Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Makwame.
Makwame tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makwame misses with a head kick.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell tries to bum rush Makwame with a series of wild strikes but Makwame uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Makwame unleashes a big counter combination but Bell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makwame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makwame goes for a double leg but Bell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bell continues to drive forward.
Bell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makwame is able to avoid easily.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makwame.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Makwame counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makwame.
Makwame tries to pull guard but Bell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Makwame breaks from the clinch.
Makwame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makwame closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bell circles away.
Bell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Makwame looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makwame fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Makwame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makwame scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Bell.
Makwame dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Makwame is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Bell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Makwame tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makwame somewhat.
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Bell throws a combination. Makwame tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makwame.
A left and a right from Makwame both land. Nice combination.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Makwame looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell moves out of range as Makwame throws a body kick. #CL2#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moses Makwame seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makwame is working for takedown but Bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makwame misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Makwame struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Makwame saw that one coming.
Makwame scores with a head kick. Bell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makwame takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makwame's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makwame avoiding damage. #T2#
Makwame is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeremy Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Makwame.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell throws a right and a left that Makwame avoids nicely.
Bell tries to move into range but Makwame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell cracks Makwame with an open hand slap.
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!
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makwame walks into a jab.#T3#
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame avoids the body shot from Bell.
Makwame lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makwame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makwame is looking for the big counter here.
Jeremy Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makwame.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Makwame counters with a two punch combo.
Makwame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Makwame forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Moses Makwame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Makwame forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Makwame looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.
Makwame tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makwame lands with a short shot to the head.
Makwame lands a left hand.
Makwame wants a takedown.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Makwame has double underhooks.
Makwame scores a nice knee to the body.
Makwame jumps guard but Bell stands there with Makwame around his waist. Makwame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Makwame.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bell!
Jeremy Bell retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jeremy Bell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Moses Makwame was interviewed post fight and said 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but Denker gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage. #TD2#
Denker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denker is in Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
Denker 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.
Denker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Denker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Denker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Denker staying calm.
Denker trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Denker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Denker trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Denker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to control but Denker is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Denker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denker. #SUB2#
Denker is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denker to get the leverage. #T3#
Denker is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to stand back up but Denker is controlling him #SUB2#
Denker is looking for a kimura here.
Denker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Denker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rossi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Denker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Denker!
In his post fight interview, Jonathan Denker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Bouazzizi scores with a head kick. Iceman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouazzizi.
Iceman misses with a takedown
and Bouazzizi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouazzizi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iceman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouazzizi punishes Iceman 's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iceman .
Bouazzizi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iceman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bouazzizi throws a jab when Iceman was well out of range.
Bouazzizi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iceman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bouazzizi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouazzizi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Iceman is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Iceman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iceman lands in his opponent's guard.
Iceman is still in real trouble! Can Bouazzizi finish him?
Iceman slips nicely into half guard.
Bouazzizi is looking to improve his position.
Iceman seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Iceman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bouazzizi defend it? Iceman steps over the head and cranks it - Bouazzizi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Iceman !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Iceman !
Jake Iceman took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DSC STRIKE 25
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Denker tries for a takedown but Marquez circles away easily
and Marquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Marquez lands a big right hand that sends Denker crashing to the mat! Marquez stays standing though and waves Denker back to his feet!#ROC2#
Denker is rocked!
Denker glances at the clock... BAM! Marquez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Denker crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Denker is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Marquez!
Edwin Marquez took some time post fight to say the following; 'I hate your face. But, like, really. I really hate your face and I enjoyed getting the chance to make you uglier, Sam.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Bell has been cut.
Lee has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bell after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lee has clasped his hands together around Bell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lee working the strikes but Bell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bell is trying to stand.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Lee is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bell reverses the position - he's now on top in Lee's guard. #T2#
Bell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bell won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Bell is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Bell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lee walks into a left hand.
Bell throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Bell has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Lee tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ugh Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Bell dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugh Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Bell's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lee rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Bell blocks with his arms.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Bell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ugh Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lee lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Bell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lee has been working on his balance at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ugh Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Lee is trying to trip Bell. He has hold of a leg but Bell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee throws a strike but Bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Bell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get! #T2#
A nice combination there by Bell.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Bell misses with a double jab.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Bell.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.
Lee has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from Lee. #T3#
Lee wants a takedown.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bell prevents it.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.
Bell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Bell - just one landing.
Jeremy Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell throws out a powerful jab.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage. #T4#
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Lee has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell wants to break free but Lee has control. #TD#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is trying to ground and pound but Bell uses the momentary lack of control by Lee to regain half guard.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Bell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
As Bell tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Bell manages to avoid the attempt.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely. #CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Bell tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ugh Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ugh Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bell tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Bell.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bell lands with a right hand. #CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Bell is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Lee is trying to trip Bell. He has hold of a leg but Bell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Lee won't allow Bell to get back to his feet.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Bell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Bell!#REVB#
Lee pulls Bell in to control the position.
Bell wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bell!
Jeremy Bell is the new featherweight champion!
Jeremy Bell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Crews misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Denker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Denker drops back looking for a leg! Crews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crews manages to kick Denker off! Denker jumps back into Crews's guard. #SUB2#
Denker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crews keeping full guard, as Denker tries to pass.
Denker is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crews swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Crews can't keep his opponent in guard - Denker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denker controlling the action here.
It looks like Denker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Denker wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy.
Denker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Denker wants to control but Crews is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Denker passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Denker has hold of Crews's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crews manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Denker looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Crews has left one of his arms exposed and Denker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Crews screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Denker!
Jonathan Denker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFL 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lucas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soulburn sprawls well initially but Lucas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Soulburn is defending well. #SUB2#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Soulburn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lucas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soulburn is just riding it out for now. Lucas eventually gives up the hold.
Lucas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas prevents Soulburn from improving his position.
Soulburn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucas is stalling here. Soulburn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lucas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Soulburn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Soulburn controls the position.
Soulburn continues to stall.
Soulburn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lucas wants to control but Soulburn postures up.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Soulburn is pressing down on Lucas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lucas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soulburn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lucas punching from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Soulburn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucas is looking to control Soulburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Soulburn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soulburn pulls his head out easily.
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 Orion Soulburn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soulburn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soulburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucas misses with a takedown
and Soulburn counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Soulburn.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soulburn but Soulburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Soulburn, which made it look bad.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Soulburn, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Soulburn against the cage but Soulburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
Orion Soulburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Soulburn, which made it look bad.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Soulburn circles away easily#KD#
and Soulburn counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Lucas down! Soulburn is looking to finish but Lucas is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Lucas is rocked!#T1#
Soulburn controlling from the top position.
Lucas is still in real trouble! Can Soulburn finish him?#SUB2#
Lucas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soulburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soulburn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More hug and hope from Soulburn.
Soulburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Soulburn tries to pass.
Soulburn slips nicely into half guard.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Soulburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soulburn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucas is looking to control Soulburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Soulburn wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soulburn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orion Soulburn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lucas with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Soulburn counter with a right hand.
Soulburn scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Soulburn.
Despite the aggression on Lucas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soulburn swivels and escapes.
It looked like Soulburn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Soulburn counters with a flying knee that drops Lucas!
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.#SUB2#
Soulburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soulburn has managed to get both his arms back between Lucas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lucas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soulburn defends well.
Soulburn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soulburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lucas being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soulburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soulburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lucas working for a triangle but Soulburn defends it easily.
Soulburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Soulburn isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soulburn controls the pace.
Lucas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soulburn's guard. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucas trying to control but Soulburn is working from the bottom.
Lucas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucas being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orion Soulburn clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Lucas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soulburn circles away.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Soulburn shows good takedown defense.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soulburn swivels and escapes.
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Soulburn shows good takedown defense.
Lucas dives in and grabs Soulburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soulburn pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soulburn as he avoids it easily.
Soulburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Soulburn sends Lucas down but not out. Soulburn dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Lucas has been cut.
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!
Soulburn taking a breather here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Soulburn controlling the position.
Lucas wants to control but Soulburn postures up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Soulburn stalls from top position.
Lucas tries to improve position but can't.
Soulburn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soulburn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucas seems a little lost for a moment, as Soulburn dominates the positioning.
Lucas is trying to improve his position.
Soulburn slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Lucas.#T2#
Soulburn controlling his opponent.
Lucas gets back to half guard.
Soulburn content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Soulburn moves into full mount! Lucas won't be happy about that!
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Soulburn maintains control.
Soulburn controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orion Soulburn had his way with Steve Lucas in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Lucas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Soulburn.
Lucas dives in and grabs Soulburn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soulburn pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Soulburn is looking to counter punch.
Lucas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soulburn defends well and Lucas ends up having to push Soulburn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Soulburn counters with a series of strikes that sends Lucas to the canvas! Soulburn follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #SUB2#
Lucas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soulburn has picked Lucas up and slammed him! Lucas can't keep hold of the triangle and Soulburn manages to pass to side control!
Soulburn controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Soulburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucas struggling a bit here.#T1#
Soulburn slows the pace down.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Soulburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Soulburn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Soulburn working away.
Lucas is pushing Soulburn's head away, looking to escape. Soulburn manages to hold on to the position though.
Soulburn just content to control the position.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Soulburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion Soulburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soulburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soulburn as he jumps to the side.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orion Soulburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soulburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucas. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.
Soulburn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orion Soulburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Soulburn scores with a one two! Lucas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Orion Soulburn!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Orion Soulburn!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Orion Soulburn!

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

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