Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
De Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but De Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
De Souza is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Mack has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, De Souza is in a lot of trouble! Mack is straining to finish and he's done it! De Souza taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Mack!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Mack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kirchen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Souza trying to control here.
De Souza has a hand on Kirchen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kirchen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen is hanging on to De Souza's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Kirchen tightening his grip on De Souza, looking for the choke.
De Souza rolls, trying to escape but Kirchen keeps control of the position. #T1#
De Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Kirchen gets his hands free.
De Souza can't escape the position.
Kirchen is trying to stick to De Souza's back but De Souza is turning into Kirchen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kirchen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Souza.#SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirchen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Kirchen's legs - danger averted.
De Souza trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Kirchen is keeping the position.
De Souza postures up. #T2#
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Souza defends well.
Kirchen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza slips nicely into half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Kirchen is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
De Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kirchen is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirchen is staying active underneath De Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kirchen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
De Souza wants to pass to mount but Kirchen is defending the position.
Kirchen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirchen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirchen pulls De Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents De Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kirchen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza wants to control from the top but Kirchen keeps moving. #SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirchen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Kirchen's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Kirchen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kirchen has closed the distance and engaged De Souza in a clinch.
Kirchen tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Kirchen back against the cage. #TD#
Kirchen decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirchen's guard.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirchen's thigh. Kirchen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen can't keep his opponent in guard - De Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
De Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirchen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kirchen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirchen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirchen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirchen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
Kirchen wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirchen is trying to control but can't.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
De Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kirchen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Souza has cracked it and Kirchen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
A victorious Marcos De Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner stalks De Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Souza's face. De Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
De Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Souza clinches with his opponent.
De Souza jumps guard but Turner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Souza.
De Souza jumps guard but Turner stands there with De Souza around his waist. De Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the cage and eventually De Souza drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
De Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turner misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
De Souza rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
De Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
De Souza moves into full mount! Turner won't be happy about that!
De Souza looking to finish with strikes here!
Turner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
De Souza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
De Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turner shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza moves to the back. #T2##SUB2#
De Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Our spies down at at Gladius Elite Facilities inform us that De Souza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
De Souza working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Turner is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and De Souza has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Turner taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
De Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shamrock sprawls well initially but De Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
De Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shamrock! #SUB#
De Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Shamrock frees his head quite easily.
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Souza working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Shamrock looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by De Souza! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: G | 46
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bottini throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottini.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bottini defends it nicely.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottini's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottini lands with a hook. De Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bottini scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Marcos De Souza has been cut.
De Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Bottini waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped De Souza to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
Bottini is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Oh De Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
De Souza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bottini is defending well. De Souza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bottini has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De Souza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
A victorious Marcos De Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ciro Bottini was interviewed post fight and said 'I always wanted to be a rock singer but even my mother told me "Ciro, maledeto, you sing bad and you should feel bad!".'.

Event: G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Officer, which made it look bad.
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Officer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Officer. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza shoots in and drives through. Officer sprawls well.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Officer gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
Officer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Souza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Officer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Marcos De Souza has been cut.
De Souza tries to clinch but Officer is having none of it.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Officer leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Officer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Officer, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Officer against the cage but Officer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
De Souza drives through and clinches with Officer against the cage. #BC2#
Officer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Officer works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Officer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Souza sprawling to the canvas! De Souza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Officer finish him?! #ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
De Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Officer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Officer pinned against the cage. Officer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Souza is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Officer cracks De Souza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! De Souza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Officer finish him? #T1#
De Souza leaves his chin hanging out and Officer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! De Souza crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warrant Officer!
Warrant Officer is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Warrant Officer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: G | 40
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stan Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Souza.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
De Souza looks winded!
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Shamrock works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
A body shot lands from Shamrock. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shamrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Souza can turn it around.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
De Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shamrock tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard.
Shamrock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shamrock continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Shamrock lying in De Souza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. De Souza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shamrock taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Marcos De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFN 5: High Roller GP Q-Finals
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuladze misses with a body shot.
Kukuladze throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Souza clinches.
Kukuladze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kukuladze.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Souza fails to pull guard.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kukuladze to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Kukuladze.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kukuladze walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jizm Kukuladze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thales Souza.
Kukuladze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kukuladze scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kukuladze scores with a decent looking hook.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kukuladze to score with a decent uppercut.
Kukuladze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukuladze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza tries to move into range but Kukuladze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kukuladze clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Souza instigates a clinch.
Souza takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Souza prevents a body shot from Kukuladze.
Kukuladze lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kukuladze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Souza jumps guard but Kukuladze turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Souza tries to pull guard but Kukuladze holds him up against the ropes and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza tries to pull guard but Kukuladze forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kukuladze walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kukuladze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza prevents a body shot from Kukuladze.
Kukuladze lands a nice uppercut.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Kukuladze.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kukuladze.
Kukuladze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kukuladze smiles and moves away.
Souza takes one to the chin there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kukuladze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kukuladze scores with a decent looking hook.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Kukuladze circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kukuladze.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Kukuladze.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Kukuladze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kukuladze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kukuladze keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukuladze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kukuladze misses with a hook.
Kukuladze takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Souza rushes Kukuladze and presses him up against the ropes.
Souza tries to pull guard but Kukuladze forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kukuladze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Kukuladze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kukuladze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Souza clinches up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Kukuladze.
Souza looks winded!
Kukuladze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Souza jumps guard but Kukuladze stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kukuladze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Kukuladze has him pressed against the ropes.
Kukuladze lands with a short shot to the head.
Kukuladze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kukuladze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Kukuladze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kukuladze with a hook.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kukuladze throws out the jab.
Kukuladze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza tries to clinch up but Kukuladze circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza tries to clinch there but Kukuladze circles away. #CL2#
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Souza decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukuladze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kukuladze wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Kukuladze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Souza has an active guard here but Kukuladze has managed to pass into half guard.
Kukuladze wants to free his trapped foot but Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kukuladze is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jizm Kukuladze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kukuladze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kukuladze.
Kukuladze lands a nice shot to the body.
Kukuladze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kukuladze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukuladze.
Kukuladze lands with a nice body punch.
Souza tries to move into range but Kukuladze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kukuladze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
A jab from Kukuladze misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Souza instigates a clinch.
Kukuladze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kukuladze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kukuladze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kukuladze walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thales Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kukuladze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukuladze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza tries to clinch up but Kukuladze circles away and keeps his distance.
Kukuladze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jizm Kukuladze is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza is looking to clinch. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kukuladze. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza tries to clinch but Kukuladze moves out of range.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukuladze throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Kukuladze.
Kukuladze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Souza jumps guard.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kukuladze keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukuladze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Kukuladze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuladze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukuladze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuladze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kukuladze is trying to keep Souza in close.
Kukuladze pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kukuladze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukuladze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza postures up in Kukuladze's guard and throws a big left but Kukuladze blocks it.
Kukuladze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukuladze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukuladze throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kukuladze backs off Souza throws a huge counter combo but Kukuladze manages to avoid it all.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kukuladze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukuladze misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Souza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kukuladze connects with a looping right hand.
Kukuladze misses the jab.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Souza has Kukuladze up against the ropes in a clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kukuladze to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kukuladze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jizm Kukuladze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Souza wants to clinch.#CL2#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Kukuladze lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Thales Souza has been cut.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kukuladze smiles and moves away.
Kukuladze connects with a jab.
Kukuladze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza tries to clinch there but Kukuladze circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukuladze loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza is looking to clinch but Kukuladze is avoiding it.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kukuladze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Kukuladze there.
Kukuladze misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kukuladze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kukuladze throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kukuladze throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza tries to clinch up but Kukuladze circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza tries to clinch but Kukuladze moves out of range.
Souza tries to clinch there but Kukuladze circles away.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukuladze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kukuladze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Kukuladze misses with a body punch.
Kukuladze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kukuladze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kukuladze walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jizm Kukuladze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thales Souza.
Souza staying out of range there.
Kukuladze lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Kukuladze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kukuladze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
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!
Souza tries to clinch there but Kukuladze circles away.
Kukuladze throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Kukuladze misses with a wild body shot.
Souza wants to clinch
and Kukuladze counters with a straight right hand.
Kukuladze throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza tries to clinch but Kukuladze moves out of range.
Souza wants to clinch.
Kukuladze throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kukuladze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Souza tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kukuladze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kukuladze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Kukuladze misses the jab.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kukuladze misses with a straight left.
Kukuladze scores with a jab.
Kukuladze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukuladze.
Kukuladze looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kukuladze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Kukuladze lands a jab to the head.
Souza tries to clinch but Kukuladze moves out of range.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kukuladze paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Souza forces Kukuladze back against the ropes and clinches.
Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Souza ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kukuladze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kukuladze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukuladze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukuladze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kukuladze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza throws a strike but Kukuladze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kukuladze stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Thales Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Kukuladze pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jizm Kukuladze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kukuladze, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jizm Kukuladze!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jizm Kukuladze!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jizm Kukuladze!

Jizm Kukuladze wins by unanimous decision!

Event: SOTF : 8th Final
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle shoots in for a double leg but Sheikh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheikh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sheikh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheikh swivels and escapes.#CL#
Sheikh has closed the distance and engaged Doyle in a clinch.
Sheikh gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh lands a right hand. #TD2#
Doyle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Doyle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Doyle looking for a guillotine here but Sheikh defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Doyle looking for a triangle here. Sheikh is fighting it but it looks tight! Doyle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sheikh is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stewart Doyle!
Stewart Doyle 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: DFN 3: High Roller GP Round 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Yahontov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Souza is trying to defend but Yahontov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yahontov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yahontov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yahontov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Yahontov slips an elbow through the middle.
Yahontov distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yahontov's guard. #REVB#
Yahontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza prevents Yahontov from getting back to his feet.
Yahontov pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Yahontov keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #T1#
Yahontov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yahontov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Souza scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yahontov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Souza distracts Yahontov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yahontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Yahontov.#T2#
Souza lands a couple of elbows.
Yahontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yahontov trying to control the position.
Yahontov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yahontov has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yahontov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yahontov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Yahontov blocks nicely.
Souza distracts Yahontov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yahontov's head.
Souza won't allow Yahontov to sweep him here.
Souza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yahontov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yahontov tries to get out of the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Yahontov keeps moving.
Yahontov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza wants to control from the top but Yahontov keeps moving.
Yahontov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yahontov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Yahontov blocks nicely.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Yahontov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yahontov is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza thows a huge punch but Yahontov dodges it nicely.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yahontov defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yahontov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Yahontov is working away.
Yahontov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thales Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Souza clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Yahontov pushes his legs off easily.
Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yahontov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Souza wants to control from the top but Yahontov keeps moving.
Yahontov wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yahontov is trying to keep Souza in close. #T1#
Yahontov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Yahontov has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yahontov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Yahontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yahontov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yahontov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yahontov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yahontov is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard. #T2#
Souza working Yahontov over with strikes.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza throwing shots but Yahontov is blocking nicely.
Yahontov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yahontov to regain full guard.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yahontov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza stands up over Yahontov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Souza cracks Yahontov with a solid left hand.
Souza won't allow Yahontov to sweep him here.
Yahontov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza. #T3#
Souza trying to control but Yahontov is working from the bottom.
Souza preventing the sweep.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Yahontov keeps moving.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza won't allow Yahontov to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yahontov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Yahontov has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Yahontov.#TD2#
Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Yahontov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yahontov scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard. #REVB#
Souza is in close to Yahontov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thales Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yahontov is keeping the position for now.
Souza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thales Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Souza is looking to clinch.
Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Yahontov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza wants to control but Yahontov is keeping busy.
Yahontov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Yahontov.
Souza trying to control but Yahontov postures up.
Souza gets full guard.
Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yahontov trying to control from the bottom.
Yahontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yahontov has hold of Souza's hands but Souza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Yahontov's temple.
Yahontov is looking to improve his position.
Yahontov is working hard here to advance position.
Yahontov wants to control but Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yahontov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souza thows a huge punch but Yahontov dodges it nicely.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yahontov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Souza is trying to control. Yahontov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza prevents Yahontov from improving his position.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yahontov taking some punishment here, with Souza in his half guard.
Yahontov keeping control of the position.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Yahontov is working away.
Aleksei Yahontov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Souza drops an elbow to the side of Yahontov's head.
Yahontov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yahontov is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza winds up and cracks Yahontov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yahontov trying to control from the bottom.
Yahontov wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yahontov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yahontov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Souza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yahontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yahontov is not content to let Souza control the position.
Yahontov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza winds up and cracks Yahontov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yahontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thales Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Thales Souza!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Thales Souza!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Thales Souza!

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

Event: Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Okafor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okafor lands in his opponent's guard.
Okafor is in close to De Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor connects with a couple of short punches.
Okafor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor being controlled here momentarily.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
De Souza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okafor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'coming back stronger'.

Event: G | 25: TBA
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic is looking to clinch but Sheikh is avoiding it.
Sheikh blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Sheikh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Sheikh.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sheikh clinches.
Sheikh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheikh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Exotic throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheikh stalling.
Sheikh slowing the pace effectively.
Exotic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheikh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Sheikh on the inside.
Exotic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sheikh lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Exotic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheikh's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheikh.
Sheikh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Sheikh.
Exotic lands an elbow just above Sheikh 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheikh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheikh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Nice elbow from Exotic.
Exotic misses with an elbow over the top.
Sheikh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheikh just leaning against Exotic, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sheikh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic throws an elbow that misses.
Sheikh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Exotic told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sheikh blocks an elbow strike from Exotic.
Sheikh stalls.
Sheikh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Exotic looks winded!
Sheikh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Sheikh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Sheikh gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheikh lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic misses with an elbow strike.
Exotic throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheikh stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheikh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sheikh avoids a wild elbow strike from Exotic.
Exotic missing with knees to the body.
Sheikh is stalling here.
Sheikh blocks an elbow strike from Exotic.
Exotic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Sheikh.
Sheikh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheikh lands a right hand.
Sheikh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sheikh is pushing Exotic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Sheikh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Exotic is rocked!
Sheikh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Exotic with a big uppercut! Exotic tries to clinch up but Sheikh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Exotic to the mat! Exotic covers up and Sheikh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ahmed Sheikh!

Event: Island Brawls 27
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aketu scores with a hook.
Aketu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aketu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panda's hands.
A right-left combo lands from Aketu.
Aketu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Aketu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aketu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aketu digs a good hook to Panda's body.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Aketu sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aketu tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.
Aketu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aketu thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aketu cracks Panda with a good jab.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aketu's corner calls for a 1-2. Aketu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Aketu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Panda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Panda cracks Aketu with a big right hand but Aketu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aketu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Panda scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Aketu is defending well.
Panda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Panda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aketu taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Panda lands some shots froms side control.
Panda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Panda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aketu some visible discomfort.
Panda cracks Aketu with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Panda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aketu's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda landing a few strikes.
Panda works to advance to full mount. Aketu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Panda landing punches.
Panda raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Panda has isolated one of Aketu's arms. Aketu looking to fight him off but Panda twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Panda!

Event: G | 20: McGraugh x Krylov
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haruhi scores with a nice strike.
Haruhi misses with a double jab.
Sheikh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haruhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prosper Training in the buildup to the fight.
Ahmed Sheikh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haruhi takes one on the button.
Haruhi throws a right and a left that Sheikh avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Haruhi coming out on top.
Haruhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheikh.
Sheikh lands with a hook. Haruhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haruhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sheikh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sheikh throws a looping overhand right but Haruhi ducks down to avoid it.
Haruhi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haruhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haruhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haruhi ducks under a wild hook from Sheikh.
Haruhi needs to keep his hands up - Sheikh had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haruhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheikh.
Haruhi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haruhi swinging wildly here.
Sheikh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sheikh moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Haruhi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haruhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Haruhi misses with a body shot.
Sheikh avoids the head kick by Haruhi.
Haruhi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haruhi throws a head kick but Sheikh moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheikh misses the target.
Nice body punch from Sheikh.
Sheikh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Sheikh finds it's way through Haruhi's defenses. #CL2#
Sheikh moves into the clinch.
Sheikh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haruhi is breathing heavily.
Sheikh lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Sheikh.
Sheikh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheikh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Sheikh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sheikh stalling.
Sheikh lands with a light punch inside.
Sheikh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheikh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheikh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haruhis head.
Sheikh works on Haruhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheikh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheikh lands a left hand.
Sheikh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheikh.
Sheikh lands a left hand. #T3#
Sheikh lands with a right to the head.
Sheikh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haruhi backwards.
Sheikh just leaning against Haruhi, taking a breather.
Sheikh lands a body shot.
Haruhi is trying to force a seperation but Sheikh has the dominant position.
Sheikh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Haruhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haruhi is trying to push Sheikh away but Sheikh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Sheikh.
Sheikh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheikh misses with the head strike. #T4#
Sheikh misses with some punches.
Haruhi can't break the clinch.
Haruhi is trying to break free.
A short left from Sheikh.
Sheikh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haruhi prevents a body shot from Sheikh.
Sheikh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheikh throws a head punch that misses.
Sheikh is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheikh lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Sheikh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haruhi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sheikh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sheikh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Sheikh misses.
Sheikh throws a big shot that misses.
Haruhi throws a nice looking combination but Sheikh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haruhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sheikh throws a hook but Haruhi avoids it easily.
Haruhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheikh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haruhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A right-left combo lands from Haruhi.
Haruhi tries to bum rush Sheikh with a series of wild strikes but Sheikh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheikh misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheikh looks to score with a jab to the body but Haruhi is just out of range.
Haruhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haruhi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Sheikh has Haruhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmed Sheikh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheikh misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Haruhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheikh controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheikh.
A nice left hand lands by Sheikh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheikh.
Haruhi tries to break free but Sheikh pushes him back against the cage.
Sheikh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haruhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haruhi is trying to force a seperation but Sheikh has the dominant position.
Sheikh swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sheikh keeps control of Haruhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheikh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheikh gets through Haruhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh lands a shoulder strike.
Sheikh pushes Haruhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheikh taking a breather.
Sheikh tries a body shot but Haruhi blocks it.
Haruhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheikh gets through Haruhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Sheikh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheikh.
Sheikh lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Haruhi is rocked!
Sheikh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Haruhi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheikh lands a hook that snaps the head of Haruhi backwards.
Haruhi is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheikh has double underhooks.
Sheikh throws a big uppercut that drops Haruhi! More strikes from Sheikh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haruhi lies dazed against the cage as Sheikh celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Sheikh!

Event: Island Brawls 23.5
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Oconner scores with a decent looking hook.
Oconner throws a shot to the body. #CL#
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oconner misses with the head strike.
De Souza fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Oconner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oconner stalling in the clinch but De Souza improves position.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Oconner holds him up against the cage and eventually De Souza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oconner stalling in the clinch.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oconner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oconner lands with a right to the head.
Oconner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oconner looking to slow down the pace here.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Oconner has him pressed against the cage.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
Oconner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Oconner.
Oconner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not. #T1#
Oconner scores with a hook to the body.
Oconner lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Oconner.
De Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oconner lands a shoulder strike.
Oconner lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oconner.#TD#
De Souza jumps into guard, dragging Oconner to the mat.
Oconner trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oconner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oconner 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.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet. #T2#
Oconner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oconner keeps working.
De Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Oconner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oconner keeps working.
Oconner tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
De Souza trying to control the action but Oconner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oconner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Souza has cracked it and Oconner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza retains his middleweight title!
Marcos De Souza decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Eight Limbs VIII
Date: Jul 04, 2020

Nicky Lazor had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 143.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Lil Twizzy was cancelled.

Event: G | 17: Camara x SanKing
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheikh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King scores with a hook.
King lands with a nice combination. Sheikh backs away looking to recover.
Sheikh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Sheikh lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
King looks to throw the jab but Sheikh is out of range.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheikh works King's body with a nice hook.
King throws a hook to the side of Sheikh's head but Sheikh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sheikh.
Sheikh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Ahmed Sheikh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King walks into a straight right hand from Sheikh.
Sheikh misses with a looping left.
Sheikh scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Sheikh darts in and clinches King up against the ropes.
Sheikh has King pushed against the ropes.
King tries to pull guard but Sheikh won't allow it. #T1#
Sheikh lands with a light punch inside.
Sheikh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheikh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheikh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheikh is working King over against the ropes.
Sheikh stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sheikh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheikh stalling in the clinch.
Sheikh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to pull guard but Sheikh has him pressed against the ropes.
Ahmed Sheikh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island King.
King fails to pull guard.
Sheikh lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #ROC#King is rocked!
Sheikh lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheikh finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheikh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheikh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sheikh lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to pull guard but Sheikh forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Sheikh scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries to pull guard but Sheikh won't allow it.
King is trying to pull guard but Sheikh has him pressed against the ropes.
Sheikh pushes King against the ropes. Sheikh is working some dirty boxing. Sheikh pushes off with a quick right hook! King goes down! King tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sheikh moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Sheikh!

Event: G | 14: Prelims
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Sheikh.
Benvenuti moves in looking to clinch but Sheikh pushes him off.#CL2#
Sheikh closes the distance and clinches.
Benvenuti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheikh has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheikh.
Sheikh throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheikh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sheikh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Sheikh.
Sheikh digs a right hand underneath Benvenuti's ribcage. Benvenuti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheikh throws a head punch that misses.
Sheikh scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Sheikh lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Sheikh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheikh.
Sheikh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benvenuti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sheikh fails to land.
Benvenuti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheikh misses with some punches. #T2#
Sheikh throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheikh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheikh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Sheikh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheikh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Sheikh cracks Benvenuti with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheikh lands a hook that snaps the head of Benvenuti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benvenuti fails to land.
Benvenuti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheikh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheikh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sheikh fails to land. #T3#
Sheikh stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheikh.
Sheikh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheikh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sheikh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheikh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh stalling in the clinch.
Sheikh leaning against his opponent.
Sheikh continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Sheikh.
Sheikh misses with some punches. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Sheikh as the two fighters clinch.
Benvenuti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Sheikh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benvenuti can't break the clinch.
Benvenuti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheikh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti misses with some punches.
Sheikh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheikh scores with a shot to the side of Benvenuti's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Sheikh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benvenuti moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheikh throws a body shot but no joy.
Benvenuti tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheikh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sheikh pushes Benvenuti up against the cage in a clinch.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheikh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sheikh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benvenuti has a couple of punches blocked by Sheikh.
Sheikh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheikh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sheikh has Benvenuti pressed against the cage.
Sheikh stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Sheikh's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Benvenuti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Benvenuti clinches. #T1#
Sheikh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheikh is pushing Benvenuti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Sheikh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheikh stalling.
Sheikh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheikh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benvenuti takes a shot to the head.
Sheikh tries to throw a body punch but Benvenuti avoids it by throwing Sheikh back against the cage. #T2#
Sheikh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sheikh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ahmed Sheikh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheikh digs a right hand into Benvenuti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benvenuti's gas tank.
Sheikh throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
Sheikh struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Sheikh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheikh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sheikh working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sheikh. #T3#
Sheikh taking a breather.
Sheikh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheikh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheikh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheikh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sheikh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benvenuti backwards. #T4#
Benvenuti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheikh has him pressed against the cage.
Sheikh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheikh working aggressively here.
Sheikh lands an uppercut.
Benvenuti being controlled against the cage.
Sheikh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheikh stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheikh misses with some punches.
Sheikh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benvenuti backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmed Sheikh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benvenuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Benvenuti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheikh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benvenuti tries to clinch up.
Benvenuti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sheikh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benvenuti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheikh.
Benvenuti tries to clinch but Sheikh is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Sheikh tries to keep at a distance but Benvenuti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sheikh misses with the head strike.
Sheikh stalling.
Sheikh misses with the head strike.
Sheikh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheikh.
Sheikh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Sheikh lands a left hand.
Sheikh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikh.
Sheikh throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
A shot in the inside from Sheikh.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Sheikh avoiding damage.
Sheikh swings wildly with an uppercut but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sheikh has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheikh can't find room to land a body shot as Benvenuti controls the action.
Sheikh lands with a right to the head.
Sheikh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheikh pushes Benvenuti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheikh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benvenuti's elbow.
Sheikh swings wildly with an uppercut but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheikh misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sheikh misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheikh.
Sheikh misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheikh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheikh misses with the head strike.
Sheikh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheikh can't find room to land a body shot as Benvenuti controls the action.
Sheikh misses with the head strike.
Benvenuti blocking some punches.
Sheikh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikh.
Sheikh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benvenuti takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Benvenuti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sheikh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sheikh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benvenuti is trying to break free.
Sheikh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benvenuti's elbow.
Sheikh misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheikh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sheikh throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheikh lands a left hand.
Francesco Benvenuti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benvenuti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheikh uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Sheikh!

Event: Island Brawls 19
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Vino has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
De Souza jumps into guard, dragging Vino to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vino won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
De Souza pushes a forearm under Vino's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vino is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza is the new middleweight champion!
Marcos De Souza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Sanfino Vino was interviewed post fight and said 'I will wreck this one trick pony next time !!!'.

Event: Eight Limbs V
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis walks into a left hand.
Twizzy blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Twizzy throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Twizzy.#CL#
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Twizzy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Twizzy wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Twizzy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twizzy keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Twizzy manages to break the clinch.
Twizzy connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Twizzy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lewis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Twizzy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Twizzy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lewis's head.
Twizzy misses with a double jab.
Lewis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Twizzy to score with a decent uppercut.
Lil Twizzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Twizzy.
Lewis takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Matt Lewis has been cut.
Lewis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Twizzy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!#T1#
Twizzy connects with a quick right hand that sends Lewis tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lil Twizzy!
Lil Twizzy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the best #FreeBigTwizz'.
In defeat, Matt Lewis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be better the next fight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheikh swats away the attempt to clinch by Sommer.
Sheikh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheikh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sheikh misses with a head kick.
Sommer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sommer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheikh checks a leg kick nicely.
Sommer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sheikh backs up against the cage.
Sommer misses with a wild combination.
Sommer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sommer thuds his shin into the meat of Sheikh's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheikh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sommer wants to clinch#TD2#
and Sheikh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Sommer keeping full guard, as Sheikh tries to pass.
Sheikh trying to control but Sommer is working from the bottom.
Sommer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sommer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sommer trying to keep a closed guard but Sheikh is proving a slippery customer.
Sommer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheikh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sommer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sommer looking for a guillotine here but Sheikh defends easily.
Sheikh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Sheikh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sommer throws a right hand that Sheikh ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheikh also avoids with ease.
Sheikh wants to counter with a clinch but Sommer pushes him away.#CL2#
Sheikh clinches up with Sommer and pushes him back against the cage.
Sheikh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sommer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marc Sommer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheikh throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##TD2#
Sheikh shoots in and bounces Sommer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sheikh wants to control from the top but Sommer keeps moving.
Sommer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sheikh controls the pace.
Sommer looking to control but Sheikh passes into half guard.
Sheikh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sommer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sheikh is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Sheikh thows a huge punch but Sommer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheikh trying to mount his opponent but Sommer defends it.
Sheikh is looking to take a break and control but Sommer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sommer wants to improve his position but Sheikh is controlling well.
Sheikh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Sommer dominated that round.
That's time! Sommer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Sheikh has closed the distance and engaged Sommer in a clinch.
Sheikh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheikh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sommer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sheikh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sommer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheikh jumps guard but Sommer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marc Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Sheikh.
Sommer working aggressively here.
Sheikh blocks an elbow strike.
Sommer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheikh prevents Sommer from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sommer is trying to break the clinch but Sheikh has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sommer. #BC2#
Sheikh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Sommer. No joy for Sheikh on that attempt.
Sommer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheikh shoots in for a takedown but Sommer shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Sommer lands a jab to Sheikh's midsection.
Marc Sommer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheikh is defended easily by Sommer.
Sommer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sommer lands a nice looking body kick.
Sommer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sommer sets himself, and Sheikh steps forward looking for the clinch! Sommer avoids it this time.
Sommer scores with a leg kick.
Sheikh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sommer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good work by Sheikh as he checks the leg kick.
Sommer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheikh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sheikh shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheikh throws a sloppy head kick and Sommer moves out of range easily. #T2#
Sheikh closes the distance and clinches up with Sommer, looking for a takedown. Sheikh pushes Sommer against the cage but Sommer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sommer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheikh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sheikh is breathing heavily.
Sommer looks for the body kick but Sheikh saw that one coming.
Sommer scores with a jab. Sheikh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sommer cracks Sheikh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sheikh swats away the attempt to clinch by Sommer.
Sommer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Sheikh closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Sheikh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Sommer is trying to break the clinch but Sheikh is controlling him.
Sheikh tries to pull guard but Sommer won't allow it.
Sommer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sheikh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sommer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheikh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sommer wants to break free but Sheikh has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Sheikh.
Sommer taking a breather.
Sommer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sommer is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheikh has double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sommer is looking to break free of the clinch but Sheikh has double underhooks. #BC2#
Sheikh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sommer misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Sheikh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sommer tries to stall but Sheikh uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Sheikh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sheikh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Sheikh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sommer uses it to pass to side control.
Sommer works to advance to full mount. Sheikh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sommer wants to get back to his feet but Sheikh is holding on tight.
Sommer prevents Sheikh from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Sommer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sommer lands a high kick!
Sommer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheikh swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Sheikh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sommer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sommer trying to stall but Sheikh improves his position.
Sheikh has Sommer pressed against the cage, preventing Sommer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sommer is trying to push Sheikh away but Sheikh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheikh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sommer is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sommer throws an elbow but misses.
Sommer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Sommer tries to break free but Sheikh pushes him back against the cage.
Sheikh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sommer prevents it.
Sommer tries to break the clinch but Sheikh is controlling the position.
Sheikh is trying to pull guard but Sommer has him pressed against the cage.
Marc Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Sheikh.
Sheikh is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Sheikh breaks from the clinch.
Sommer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheikh can do to turn this around?
Sheikh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sheikh shoots in and drives through. Sommer sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sommer.
Sheikh shoots in looking for a takedown. Sommer tries to sprawl out of it but Sheikh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sommer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheikh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Sommer.
Sommer tries to clinch but Sheikh moves out of range.
Sheikh swats away the attempt to clinch by Sommer.
Sommer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheikh on the side of the head. #CL2#
Sheikh darts in and clinches Sommer up against the cage.
Sommer tries to break the clinch but Sheikh is controlling the position.
Ahmed Sheikh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sommer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sommer prevents the takedown attempt.
Sommer is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheikh gets an underhook and turns Sommer into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Sheikh is trying to trip Sommer. He has hold of a leg but Sommer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sheikh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sheikh stays in close to Sommer's body and controls the position.
Sheikh trying to control but Sommer is working from the bottom.
Sommer working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sommer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheikh stays in close to Sommer's body and controls the position. #T4#
Sommer looking to control.
Sheikh controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Sheikh stands up from Sommer's guard - Sheikh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marc Sommer is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sheikh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheikh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sommer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sommer tries to break free but Sheikh pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmed Sheikh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Sommer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheikh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sommer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marc Sommer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sommer, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Sommer!

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