Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Abbahih drives through with a takedown into Big Thing's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abbahih prevents Big Thing from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abbahih's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abbahih engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abbahih working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Big Thing's head.
Abbahih with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abbahih's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abbahih working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Big Thing's head.
Abbahih 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.
Abbahih makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbahih is working Big Thing over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abbahih working some strikes from top position.
Abbahih distracts Big Thing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abbahih controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Abbahih working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Big Thing's head.
Abbahih keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big Thing's head.
Big Thing has momentary wrist control but Abbahih slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Big Thing is rocked!
Big Thing is breathing heavily.
Abbahih landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Big Thing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Thing has momentary wrist control but Abbahih slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbahih is in close to Big Thing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abbahih postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abbahih distracts Big Thing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abbahih scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abbahih arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Big Thing's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdul Abbahih!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poole keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Poole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poole backs up against the cage.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poole throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray cracks a nice hook into Poole's ribs.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Poole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Murray clobbers Poole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poole dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Poole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Poole moved away.#CL2#
Poole gets a clinch.
Poole is trying to break free.
Murray wants to break free but Poole has control.
Murray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murray can't break the clinch.
Poole missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Poole stalling against the cage.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray tries to circle away but Poole has him pinned against the cage.
Poole misses with a punch to the body.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Poole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Glenn Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Poole.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poole tries to counter with a clinch but Murray shakes him off and moves away.
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but Murray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poole fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Poole avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poole counters with a series of strikes. Murray will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Glenn Murray has been cut.
Poole dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Poole unleashes a big counter combination but Murray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poole tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poole counters with a body kick.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Poole moves his leg out of the way.
Murray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Poole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murray.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
Poole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poole tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poole doesn't seem phased though.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poole moves away.
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poole can do to turn this around?
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poole's head backwards.
Murray looks to land a combination but Poole avoids it well.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Poole's head back.
Glenn Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Poole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poole.
Murray tries to work over Poole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Poole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poole closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Poole pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Murray swinging wildly here.
Poole thinks about the counter body kick.
Poole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murray defends well and Poole ends up having to push Murray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Glenn Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray misses with a combination #CL2#
and Poole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poole. #BC#
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Poole throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Murray blocks a head kick by Poole.
Poole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Poole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murray falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Poole counters by moving into the clinch.
Murray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poole wants a takedown.
Glenn Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Poole.
Poole jumps guard but Murray stands there with Poole around his waist. Poole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poole has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poole or perhaps it was just good defense by Murray, which made it look bad.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but Poole manages to avoid it.#T3#
Poole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Poole goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4##CL2#
Poole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poole wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Murray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Poole tries for a takedown but Murray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murray stuffs the takedown.
Murray digs a good hook to Poole's body.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Murray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Poole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poole tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Poole throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Murray. #CL2#
Poole clinches with his opponent.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murray stalling. #BC2#
Poole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Poole shoots in but no luck this time.
Glenn Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Poole.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poole wants to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch position.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poole circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Murray feints a jab promting Poole to slip. Murray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Poole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Poole persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Murray. #CL2#
Poole rushes Murray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Murray is looking to break free of the clinch but Poole has double underhooks.
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poole tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it. #BC#
Murray manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
Poole tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a right and a left that Poole avoids nicely.
Poole slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Poole shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense. #T4##CL2#
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan Poole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murray working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Poole darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Poole letting Murray take a breather here.
Poole tries for a takedown but Murray manages to get underhooks.
Poole taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poole throws a series of strikes that have Murray backpedaling.
Ryan Poole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glenn Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murray!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Murray!

Event: Evo Growth 2
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Lannes moves out of range easily.
Lannes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Lannes gets caught napping as Shields dives in and scores a takedown. Lannes manages to retain guard.
Lannes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lannes looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Lannes keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannes controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself. #SUB#
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lannes controlling the position.#T1#
Lannes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lannes is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Shields trying to control but Lannes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lannes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Lannes is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lannes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lannes keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lannes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Lannes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lannes keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Lannes is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lannes keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Shields closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lannes is trying to get back to full guard.
Lannes is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lannes controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields wants to control from the top but Lannes keeps moving.
Lannes seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Shields is working Lannes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Lannes is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Lannes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannes pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shields has managed to get both his arms back between Lannes's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields pushing down on Lannes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shields wants to pass to mount but Lannes is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Lannes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lannes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shields is squirming around, avoiding Lannes's attempts to control the action.
Lannes controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannes misses with a head shot.
Shields is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T1#
Lannes controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Lannes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lannes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shields is looking to escape.
Shields wants to hold on but Lannes pushes him away.
Lannes controlling his opponent.
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shields can't escape the position.
Shields is squirming around, avoiding Lannes's attempts to control the action.
Lannes unloads with some shots from mount but Shields bucks and avoids them well.
Lannes punching from mount but Shields doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lannes trying to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields tries to hold on but Lannes postures up.
Shields is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Lannes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shields is looking to escape.
Shields wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lannes.
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.
Lannes throwing strikes here but Shields is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lannes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shields is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lannes controlling the pace for now.
Lannes looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Lannes misses with a head shot.
Shields throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lannes. What's that going to do exactly?
Lannes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shields because Lannes loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Lannes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lannes looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannes looking to ground and pound but Shields is blocking nicely.
Shields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lannes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lannes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields looks to land a body kick but Lannes moved away.
Lannes takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Lannes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.#SUB#
Lannes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lannes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannes trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away. #T1#
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lannes is pressing down on Shields's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shields is holding on for now.
Lannes wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Shields wants to improve his position but Lannes is controlling well.
Shields is looking to control Lannes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shields avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lannes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannes circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Lannes to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Shields gets a takedown into half guard.
Lannes is looking to improve his position.
Shields wants to stand but Lannes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shields is pressing down on Lannes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lannes is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Lannes looking for submissions off his back.
Lannes gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lannes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lannes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lannes seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Jean Lannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lannes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shields rolls with it to try and escape but Lannes cranks on the arm and Shields is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Lannes!

Event: Evo Growth 2
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Langley throws a body shot but no joy.
Antunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Langley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Langley lands in his opponent's guard.
Langley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Antunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Langley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langley trying to control but Antunes is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Antunes holds on and takes a little breather.
Langley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Antunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Langley is controlling him. #SUB2#
Antunes has his foot on Langley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langley works his way back into a safe position though.
Antunes wants to get back to his feet but Langley is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Langley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antunes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langley defends well and Antunes ends up having to push Langley into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Antunes fails with the takedown
and Langley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Antunes's knee momentarily.
Lanny Langley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Antunes.
Antunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Langley circles away.
A quick step to the side and Langley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langley connects with a body shot.#T2#
Antunes dives in for a single leg takedown but Langley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Langley or perhaps it was just good defense by Antunes, which made it look bad.
Antunes tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Langley shoots in and bounces Antunes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Langley wants to stand but Antunes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Antunes trying to keep a closed guard but Langley is proving a slippery customer.
Antunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Langley trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Antunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antunes is looking to stand up but Langley isn't so interested in that idea.
Antunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Langley wants to stand and escape but instead Antunes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Antunes scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Antunes won't allow Langley to get back to his feet.
Antunes throwing strikes but missing.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Langley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Langley controlling Antunes's posture.
Antunes postures up.
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Langley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley dominated that round.
That's time! Langley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Antunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Langley tries to avoid it but Antunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Langley to the ground. Langley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CUT2#
It looks like Lanny Langley has been cut.
Antunes with a poor takedown
and Langley counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Antunes looking to score a takedown here. Langley is defending well but Antunes drives through and ends up in Langley's guard.
Antunes landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#
Lanny Langley's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Langley working for a triangle but Antunes defends it easily.
Antunes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Langley is rocked!#CUT2#
Lanny Langley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Antunes cracks Langley with a solid left hand.
Oh Langley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Lanny Langley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raphael Antunes!

Event: Evolution Stage 9
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Arnesson lands with an overhand left.
Bone has a takedown stuffed.
Bone closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Arnesson counters with a crisp one two that drops Bone! Arnesson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bone to his feet! Bone is in big trouble!#ROC#
Bone is rocked!
Bone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arnesson counters with a left to the body.
Bone goes for a double leg but Arnesson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arnesson continues to drive forward.
Arne Arnesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnesson sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Arnesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Arnesson lands a big right hand that sends Bone crashing to the mat! Arnesson stays standing though and waves Bone back to his feet!
Bone is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnesson finish him?
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!
Arnesson lands a body shot. #T1#
Bone has his takedown stuffed
and Arnesson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Arnesson!
Arne Arnesson retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Arne Arnesson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Evolution Stage 7
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Duff misses with a hook. Bonerrs ducked under it nicely.
Bonerrs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Bonerrs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duff sprawls well initially but Bonerrs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duff pushes Bonerrs off looking to stand but Bonerrs dives back in and keeps control.
Bonerrs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Duff controls his leg. #SUB#
Bonerrs 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.
Nice strikes from Bonerrs there.
Bonerrs prevents Duff from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Duff makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice uppercut lands for Duff. That snapped Bonerrs's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bonerrs has been cut.
Bonerrs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonerrs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duff throws a hook but Bonerrs avoids it easily.
Bonerrs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff throws a jab when Bonerrs was well out of range.#TD#
Bonerrs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duff's guard.
Bonerrs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Duff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonerrs is controlling him.
Bonerrs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Duff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bonerrs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Duff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonerrs is working for takedown but Duff is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Duff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonerrs tries to close the distance and clinch but Duff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonerrs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Danny Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Duff.
Duff connects with a jab.
Duff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bonerrs looks up at the clock. Bad move! Duff lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bonerrs. Duff pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Duff!

Event: Evolution Stage 6
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields takes a swing at Keller's ribcage but misses.
Keller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
Shields wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keller misses with a series of wild punches.
Keller throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Keller shoots for a takedown but Shields saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields wants to slow Keller down by chopping away at his legs.
Keller throws a leg kick but Shields moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Shields checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shields throws the kick towards the body but Keller avoids it.
Keller stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Shields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shields takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keller wants a takedown.
Keller looks winded!
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shields wants to stall.
Keller landing knees to the body.
Keller landing knees to the head.
Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Keller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Keller has him pressed against the cage.
Keller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shields in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shields jumps guard but Keller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keller smiles and moves away.
Shields dives in for a single leg takedown but Keller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Keller moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller dives in and grabs Shields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes down on Keller's head and hops out.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields. #CL2#
Keller clinches with his opponent.
Keller is pushing Shields 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#
Keller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keller scores a nice knee to the body.
Keller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Keller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shields in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shields fails to pull guard.
We've been informed that Keller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Keller tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
Shields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shields is trying to break free.
Shields has had enough of the clinch but Keller keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keller as Shields tries to tie him up.
Shields is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Shields is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shields tries to pull guard but Keller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keller as he jumps to the side.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Keller looks for the body kick but Shields saw that one coming. #CL#
Shields moves into range and clinches up with Keller.#BC2#
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Shields throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Keller closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Keller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keller tries to counter with a clinch but Shields shakes him off and moves away.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShields.
Keller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Shields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keller landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Keller breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Keller clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shields in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keller is pushing Shields up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keller is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Keller jumps guard and drags Shields to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shields passes Keller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Shields decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dennis Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Shields moves into range and clinches up with Keller.
Keller prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields keeps control of Keller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keller is trying to pull guard but Shields turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dennis Keller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shields avoiding damage as Keller throws knees to the body.
Keller landing knees to the head.
Shields trying to stall but Keller improves his position. #TD2#
Keller jumps into guard, dragging Shields to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shields wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving. #T2#
Shields is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Shields. #SUB#
Shields 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! Keller is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Shields!
Jack Shields very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Evolution Stage 5
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Poole misses with a low kick as Bone jumps back.
Poole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poole wants it to stay on the feet.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poole stuffs the takedown.
Poole shoots in but Bone avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Bone feints and as Poole raises his hands in defense, Bone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bone won't allow Poole to sweep him here.
Bone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bone works to advance to full mount. Poole defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SU2#
Bone gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Poole blocks a head kick by Bone. #TD#
Poole looking to score a takedown here. Bone is defending well but Poole drives through and ends up in Bone's guard.
Poole wanted to stand there but Bone had control of the position.
Poole trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Poole is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Poole is sitting in close to Bone's body. Bone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Poole is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Poole is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Bone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Bone waved his t-shirt featuring King Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Evolution Stage 4
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Dee throws a body kick that misses.
Arnesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arnesson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnesson! But no joy.
Dee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arnesson cracks Dee on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dee falls backwards against the cage. Arnesson follows up with more strikes that drop Dee to his knees. Arnesson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dee! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arne Arnesson!
Arne Arnesson is the new bantamweight champion!
Arne Arnesson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: Evolution Stage 3
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Mode is looking to clinch. #TD#
Chance changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mode looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mode on the ground.#SUB#
Chance thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mode is looking to reverse the position.
Mode is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chance blocks the strikes from Mode.
Mode is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode wants to control but Chance is keeping busy.
Mode is controlling Chance's trapped leg to prevent Chance from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Chance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mode is staying active underneath Chance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Chance connects with a nice short shot to Mode's temple.
Chance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mode is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chance's back!
I really don't envy Chance right now. #SUB2#
Chance fending off the submission attempt from Mode. #T2#
Mode lands with a hammerfist to the side of Chance's head.
Chance wants to get back to his feet.
Chance has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mode.
Chance tries to roll but Mode sticks to his back.
Mode just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chance is really stuck here. #T3##SUB2#
Mode looking for the choke but no joy.
Chance trying to control the action but Mode just sinks the hooks in.
Chance is really stuck here.
Chance wants to control his opponent's hands but Mode gets his hands free.
Chance can't escape the position.
Chance wants to control his opponent's hands but Mode gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Chance right now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chance tries to escape the position.
Chance is working hard here to advance position.
Chance is keeping busy.
Chance wants to get back to his feet.
Chance trying to control the action but Mode just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Mode 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##TD#
Chance shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chance showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Chance seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mode is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sekon Chance!

Event: Evolution Stage 3
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Langley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langley showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown is looking to get back to is feet but Langley passes into side control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Langley drags him back down.
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Langley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Langley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langley in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Langley scoring with punches from side control.
Langley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Langley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Langley staying calm.
Let's hope that Langley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Langley stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Langley counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Langley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Langley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Langley throws a head punch that misses.
Langley looking for a takedown.
Langley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown has been working on his balance at Chin Check Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Langley.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown throws a body punch but Langley moves out of range.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Langley throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Langley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Langley wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Langley landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Langley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langley wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Langley pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Langley trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Langley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Langley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Langley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langley tries to strike from the bottom.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Langley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Langley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown postures up in Langley's guard and throws a big left but Langley blocks it.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Langley.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Langley has Brown pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Langley. Langley maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Langley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Brown stands up from Langley's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Langley shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown tries to clinch there but Langley circles away.
Langley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langley shoots in but no luck this time.
Langley throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown goes for a double leg but Langley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Langley continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Langley's guard.#T4##ES2#
Langley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langley tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Langley drops back down to his feet.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lanny Langley.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Langley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Langley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Langley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Langley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Langley is controlling Brown's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Langley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown prevents Langley from improving his position.
Brown trying to control the action but Langley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Langley from standing back up.
Langley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lanny Langley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Langley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Langley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Langley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Langley keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Langley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Langley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Langley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Langley preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Langley stands up from Brown's guard - Langley perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Langley as Brown shoots in.#TD2#
Langley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Langley is now in Brown's guard.#SU2#
Brown is working an open guard so Langley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Langley forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Langley pulls guard successfully.
Langley is controlling Brown's posture.#SUB2#
Langley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Langley keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Langley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Langley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown trying to control but Langley is working from the bottom.
Langley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langley trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Langley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Langley as he jumps to the side.
Brown misses with a combination #TD2#
and Langley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Langley prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown wants to stand back up but Langley manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langley working the ground and pound.
Langley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Langley trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Langley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Langley working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Langley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Langley controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Langley.#SUB2#
Langley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Langley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Langley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown is trying to control Langley's posture but Langley avoids it.
Langley staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Langley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Langley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langley is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Langley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langley pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Langley.
Brown tries for a takedown but Langley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Langley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown is wriggling around but Langley manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Langley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Langley working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Well, if Langley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Langley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Langley has passed into side control.
Langley working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is letting Langley control him for a moment. #SU2#
Langley stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Langley scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Langley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Langley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Langley stands up and beckons Brown to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Langley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Langley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Langley manages to mount him! #SU2#
Langley get's back to his feet.
Langley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Langley avoids it well and moves away.
Langley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Langley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.#T4#
Langley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langley gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Langley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Langley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Joseph Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lanny Langley.
Brown wants to clinch but Langley slips to the side
and Langley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Langley has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lanny Langley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Langley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lanny Langley!
Lanny Langley is the new super heavyweight champion!
Lanny Langley gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Joseph Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I need to loose weight.'.

Event: Evolution Stage 3
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Oakland misses.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Oakland counters by moving into the clinch.
Oakland lands a body shot.
Oakland scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head. #TD#
Oakland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oakland is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oakland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #T1#
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oakland is stalling in the full guard.
Oakland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Oakland looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakland sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Oakland tries to counter with a takedown but Shields is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oakland misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Shields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oakland lands a body punch. #TD#
Oakland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oakland working the ground and pound but Shields is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oakland trying to control the position but Shields is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Oakland trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom. #T3#
Oakland staying calm.
Oakland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Oakland wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields is letting Oakland control him for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields is not content to let Oakland control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oakland just content to control the position.
Oakland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shields for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shields rushes Oakland and presses him up against the cage.
Oakland tries a body shot but Shields blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses.
Shields misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oakland.
Shields blocks a body shot from Oakland. #TD#
Oakland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Oakland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Oakland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oakland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Oakland slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shields rushes Oakland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oakland as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Oakland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shields is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Further stalling from Oakland.
Shields is breathing heavily.#T1#
Oakland working away.
Shields is not content to let Oakland control the position.
Oakland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oakland tries to stand but Shields is controlling his head.
Oakland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oakland wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
Oakland trying to control the position but Shields is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Oakland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James Oakland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shields.
Oakland stalling.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as Oakland sits in half guard. #T3#
Shields tries to get to full guard but Oakland has control of the leg.
Oakland wants to take a breather but Shields is having none of it.
Oakland controlling the action here.
Shields wants to improve his position but Oakland is controlling well.
Oakland controlling the pace.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oakland. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oakland is controlling the pace.
Oakland trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oakland pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Oakland avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Oakland lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oakland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oakland scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Oakland. #TD#
Oakland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shields regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Oakland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Oakland closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Oakland. #TD#
Oakland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shields clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Will Oakland go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oakland is really struggling to control Shields but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shields doesn't escape.
Oakland cracks Shields with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Shields from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T1#
Oakland has good solid back control here.
Oakland throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shields!
A lull in the action here.
Oakland lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Oakland.
Oakland is riding his opponent, not letting Shields buck him off.
Oakland trying to control momentarily. #T2#
Shields is trying to stand back up.
Oakland is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oakland throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shields!
Oakland slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oakland doesn't have the hooks in and Shields manages to turn into his guard.
Oakland pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Oakland is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Oakland wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Oakland is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shields dives into side control.
Oakland is looking for a sweep.
Oakland wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
Shields tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oakland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oakland is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields wants to stand but Oakland has his arm trapped.
Oakland is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shields asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oakland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oakland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oakland bucks up and tries to throw Shields off but instead Shields has got his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oakland is trying to get back to his feet but Shields has full control of the position and if anything, Oakland has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oakland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jack Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Oakland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James Oakland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Oakland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

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 James Oakland.
Well Oakland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Oakland!

Event: Evolution Stage 2
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Tryfon drives through with a takedown into Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tryfon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tryfon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tryfon working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tryfon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tryfon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT2#
It looks like Big Man has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryfon grinds an elbow into Man's temple. #SUB2#
Tryfon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tryfon slows the pace down. #T1##SUB2#
Tryfon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tryfon trying to control the position but Man is working away. #SU2#
Tryfon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Man to his feet. #TD2#
Tryfon scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Man looking to control. #T2##SUB2#
Tryfon drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Tryfon off! Tryfon jumps back into Man's guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Tryfon from controlling successfully.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Tryfon distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tryfon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tryfon on the ground.#SUB#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tryfon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tryfon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tryfon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tryfon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES#
Man uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tryfon as he avoids it easily.
Tryfon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Tryfon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tryfon working the head and body with strikes.
Tryfon stalling.
Man trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tryfon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well. #T4#
Tryfon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tryfon working the head and body with strikes.
Tryfon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tryfon controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasylis Tryfon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Man's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tryfon.
Tryfon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tryfon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tryfon lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Man has his foot on Tryfon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tryfon works his way back into a safe position though.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Tryfon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tryfon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tryfon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vasylis Tryfon has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to roll over but Tryfon keeps him under control.#T1#
Tryfon is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Tryfon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Tryfon connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple. #SUB2#
Tryfon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tryfon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Big Man's cut is getting worse.
Tryfon drops an elbow to the side of Man's head. #CUT2#
Big Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tryfon is stalling here. Man is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tryfon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Man has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tryfon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Man is looking to improve his position.
Tryfon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Jeez, Big Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vasylis Tryfon!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasylis Tryfon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Evolution Stage 2
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Bone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Fingers misses #CL#
and Bone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fingers can't break the clinch.
Bone letting Fingers take a breather here.
Fingers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fingers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bone decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Fingers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bone! #REVR#
Fingers is trying to control Bone's posture but Bone avoids it. #T1#
Bone controlling from side mount.
Fingers is looking for a sweep.
Fingers is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fingers for as long as he can get away with.
Fingers is looking to get back to his feet here but Bone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fingers's back.
Bone scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Fingers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bone gets his way! #SUB#
Fingers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bone's arms.
Bone biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Bone is trying to stick to Fingers's back but Fingers is turning into Bone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fingers.
Fingers preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Fingers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Fingers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingers on the ground.
Bone throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fingers landing with the ground and pound.
Bone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fingers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fingers with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been informed that Fingers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bone could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Bone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fingers stops Bone from standing up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Bone has wrist control.#SUB#
Bone working for a triangle but Fingers defends it easily.
Fingers throws a big elbow that misses.
Fingers preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Fingers shoots in.
No joy there for Bone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Fingers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Bone as Fingers shoots in.
Bone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingers defends it nicely.#TD2#
Fingers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fingers drops back looking for a leg! Bone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bone manages to kick Fingers off! Fingers jumps back into Bone's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Bone has momentary wrist control but Fingers slips an elbow through the middle.
Fingers being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bone working for a triangle but Fingers defends it easily.
Bone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Bone is looking to work some ground and pound but Fingers has wrist control.
Fingers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fingers wants to sweep but no luck.
Bone wants to control from the top but Fingers keeps moving.
Fingers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fingers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Bone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice combination there by Bone. #T3##CL#
Bone moves into range and clinches up with Fingers.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fingers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fingers is breathing heavily.
Fingers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jim Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Fingers.
Bone slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fingers wants to get back to striking at distance but Bone won't allow it.
Bone lands a hook that snaps the head of Fingers backwards. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fingers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bone lands a nice elbow.
Bone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fingers up against the cage.
Bone stalling.
Bone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Fingers tries for a takedown but Bone circles away easily#CL#
and Bone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bone with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Fingers counters by moving into the clinch.
Fingers wants to get back to striking at distance but Bone won't allow it.
Fingers has had enough of the clinch but Bone keeps him there for the moment.
Fingers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bone scores a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Bone successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fingers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fingers is keeping the position for now.
Fingers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Fingers is keeping the position.
Fingers pulls Bone in close to prevent any damage.
Bone lands a couple of elbows.
Bone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fingers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fingers keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone won't allow Fingers to sweep him here.
Bone wants to control from the top but Fingers keeps moving.
Fingers seems keen to control Bone's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fingers doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bone. No joy for Fingers on that attempt.
Fingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Bone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Fingers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Bone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fingers but Fingers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fingers.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Fingers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fingers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bone did well to prevent Fingers getting side control.#ES#
Bone has one foot on Fingers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Bone takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Bone. #TD#
Bone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Fingers has gone for a leg lock! Bone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fingers's guard.#REVR#
Bone postures up.
Bone content to stall in guard here.
Fingers keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Fingers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard. #REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bone!
Jim Bone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: Evolution stage 1
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Babur.
Babur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babur wants it to stay on the feet.
Babur throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Babur.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babur but Babur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shields on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babur. Babur obviously looking to wear him down.
Babur throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Babur leaves Shields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babur tried to score with a low kick but Shields checks it.
Shields looks for a takedown but Babur sprawls well.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Birwa Babur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields is breathing heavily.#T1#
Babur tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Babur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shields's head.#CL2#
Babur rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babur lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Babur landing knees to the body.
Babur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shields in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shields definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Babur connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shields's face.
Shields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Babur.
Nice elbow from Babur.
Babur lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Babur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses. #T2#
Babur working Shields over with knees to the body.
Babur scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Babur.
Babur lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Babur stalling.
Babur scores with a knee to the head.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Babur is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shields lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babur.
Babur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Babur has Shields pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Babur.
Babur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Babur scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Babur - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babur lands a knee to the body.
Babur lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Babur obliges.
Shields tries for a takedown but Babur manages to get underhooks.
Babur lands an elbow inside.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babur lands a knee to the head.
Babur lands a knee to the body.
Babur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Babur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babur lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Babur scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Shields is rocked!
Babur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babur lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye. #T4#
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babur to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Babur obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babur.
Babur lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Babur lands a damaging elbow.
Babur lands an elbow inside.
Babur scores with a knee to the head.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Babur landing knees to the body.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Babur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Babur connects with a knee to the head.
Babur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Babur lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Babur.
Shields looking to throw knees to the head but Babur is blocking nicely.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Babur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Babur lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babur lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babur.
A knee to the head by Babur.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Babur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Babur landing knees to the head.
Shields takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Birwa Babur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Babur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields throws a lazy right hand but Babur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babur tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Babur.
Babur has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Babur throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields wants to clinch up but Babur keeps it at a distance.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Babur.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.
Babur scores with a head kick.
Shields blocks a head kick by Babur.
Babur throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Shields takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Babur instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Babur.
Babur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Babur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Birwa Babur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Babur.
Babur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Babur lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Babur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Babur scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Babur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Babur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shields tries to stall but Babur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Babur.
Babur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Babur with a knee to the head.
Babur scores a nice knee to the body.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Babur obliges.
Babur has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Shields - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Babur, and another! Shields is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Birwa Babur!

Event: Evolution stage 1
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poole.
Arnesson lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Poole has been cut.
Poole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnesson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poole shoots in for a double leg but Arnesson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arne Arnesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Poole.
Poole has his takedown stuffed
and Arnesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Poole with that takedown attempt.
Arnesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arne Arnesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Arnesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poole moves away.
Arnesson thuds his right hand into Poole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poole shoots and misses
and Arnesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnesson 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.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnesson sprawls well. Arnesson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poole gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Arnesson. #ROC#
Poole is rocked!
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Arnesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Poole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnesson tries to avoid it but Poole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnesson to the ground. Arnesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poole looks winded!
Poole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poole looks to clinch
and Arnesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Poole is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnesson finish him?
Arnesson lands with a right and another and another! Poole is in big trouble! Arnesson lands again and this time it's lights out for Poole! A quality knockout there for Arnesson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arne Arnesson!
Arne Arnesson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bust up by the Beach
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farooqi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Farooqi is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Farooqi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Farooqi wants to control but Ambe is keeping him busy.
Farooqi is looking to advance position but Ambe won't allow it.
Farooqi throwing shots but Ambe is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is staying active underneath Farooqi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambe gets back to full guard.
Farooqi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ambe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Farooqi doesn't defend quickly enough and Ambe has managed to lock this one up! Can Farooqi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ambe on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Har Ambe!
After the fight, Har Ambe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Evo start 1
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
Dee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Dee is having none of it.
Dee with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dee lands with some strikes.#T1#
Dee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dee prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dee dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dee's attempts to control the action.
Dee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Dee finish him?#T2#
Dee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dee lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dee is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Dee keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free. #SUB#
Dee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dee tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off. #T3#
Good control from Dee.
A lull in the action here.
Dee controls the position.
Jones tries to roll but Dee sticks to his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Dee looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Dee picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaka Dee!
Shaka Dee is the new bantamweight champion!
Shaka Dee gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Evo start 1
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritchie.
Tank Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode throws a head kick that misses.
Ritchie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mode.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Ritchie has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ritchie. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Ritchie.
Mode scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritchie misses the jab.
Ritchie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ritchie circles away.
Ritchie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mode manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritchie moves out of range of the body kick from Mode.
Mode is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Ritchie looks to land a combination but Mode avoids it well.
Mode could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Ritchie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritchie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritchie misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Mode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ritchie's efforts to push away.#TD#
Mode jumps guard. #SUB#
Ritchie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritchie has managed to get both his arms back between Mode's legs - danger averted.
Ritchie preventing the sweep.
Ritchie postures up. #T2##SU2#
Ritchie gets to his feet - Mode follows without any prompting.
Ritchie takes a swing at Mode's ribcage but misses.
Ritchie lands a head shot.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ritchie jabs Mode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ritchie throws a series of punches but Mode avoids them all with ease.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode shoots in for a takedown but Ritchie shows good takedown defense.
Ritchie tries to land a leg kick but Mode saw it coming and moves away.
Mode tries to counter with a takedown but Ritchie is quick to defend against it.
Mode blocks a head kick by Ritchie.
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!
Ritchie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritchie counters with a straight right hand.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ritchie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Ritchie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritchie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritchie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritchie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tank Ritchie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritchie tries to sprawl out of it but Mode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritchie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritchie tries a head kick but it misses.
Mode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritchie.
Mode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mode fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode misses with a two punch combination.
Ritchie throws a nice looking combination but Mode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mode seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Ritchie does no damage.
We've been informed that Ritchie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritchie swinging wildly here. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritchie.
Ritchie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mode circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast Mode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritchie throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Tank Ritchie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode shoots in but no luck this time.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ritchie as he avoids it easily.
Ritchie lands with a shot to the body.
Ritchie digs a good hook to Mode's body.
Mode blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ritchie misses.
Ritchie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ritchie throws a body kick that misses.
Ritchie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ritchie throws a series of punches but Mode moves out of range.
Ritchie misses with a double jab.
Mode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ritchie.
Ritchie lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Ritchie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mode avoids the head kick by Ritchie.
Ritchie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ritchie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritchie scores with a shot to the body.
Mode on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ritchie works Mode's body with a nice hook.
Ritchie misses with a body shot.
Mode drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritchie sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ritchie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Ritchie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ritchie misses with a low kick.
Ritchie is looking to land body kicks.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mode throws a big counter combination but Ritchie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ritchie moves out of range as Mode throws a body kick.
Ritchie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mode scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritchie throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Ritchie keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritchie misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritchie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritchie tries to sprawl out of it but Mode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritchie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Ritchie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritchie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritchie. Mode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritchie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Ritchie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mode's head.
Mode moves out of range of the body kick from Ritchie.
Mode is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritchie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ritchie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mode throws a lazy right hand but Ritchie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritchie is looking to land body kicks.
Ritchie misses with a double jab.
Mode is looking to counter the offense by Ritchie and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Ritchie, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Mode wants to clinch up but Ritchie keeps it at a distance.
Ritchie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ritchie scores with a jab.
Ritchie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mode rather than just go for the knockout.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt - Ritchie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritchie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritchie's waist but Ritchie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mode off to one side.
Ritchie lands a slapping body shot.
Ritchie thuds his right hand into Mode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mode has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ritchie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mode quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mode walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beast Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tank Ritchie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Ritchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Ritchie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ritchie 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tank Ritchie!

Tank Ritchie wins by unanimous decision!
Tank Ritchie is the new middleweight champion!
Tank Ritchie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Evo start 1
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
Langley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Langley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Langley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Langley's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Langley is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Langley is controlling Man's posture.
Langley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Langley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man wants to control from the top but Langley keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to pass the guard but Langley is keeping the position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Langley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langley trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Langley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Langley as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Langley misses its target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Langley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies!
Man leaves Langley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Langley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Langley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langley somewhat.
Big Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Man closes the distance and pushes Langley back into the cage.
Langley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Langley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Langley wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Langley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langley is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Man will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Langley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Langley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.#TD#
Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Langley to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Man has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Langley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is trying to break free.#T1#
Langley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man is trying to push Langley away but Langley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Langley wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Langley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Langley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langley has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Langley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Langley lands a nice looking body shot.
Man wants to clinch but Langley slips to the side
and Langley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Langley but Langley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lanny Langley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Man.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langley defends well and Man ends up having to push Langley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Langley feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Langley or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Man throws a low kick but Langley avoids it.#TD#
Langley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Langley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SU#
Langley stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Langley shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Langley.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Langley sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Langley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Langley manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Langley 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#
Langley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Langley moves out of range of the body kick.
Langley avoids the head kick by Man.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Langley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Man regains half guard.
Langley slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man wants to sweep but Langley has passed to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Langley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Langley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man is trying to control Langley's posture but Langley avoids it. #SUB#
Langley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Langley controls the position from side control.
Langley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langley working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Langley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Langley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Langley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Langley off and has taken his back!
Langley is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Langley showing good submission defense here.
Man avoiding Langley 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Langley rolls, trying to escape but Man keeps control of the position.
Langley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Langley is looking to escape.
Langley tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Langley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Langley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Man is thwarting Langley's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Langley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Man passes into side control!
Langley struggling a bit here.
Langley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langley is controlling Man's trapped leg to prevent Man from advancing to side control.
Langley won't allow Man to pass to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lanny Langley!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Lanny Langley!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Lanny Langley!

Lanny Langley wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lanny Langley made sure he mentioned King Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Evo start 1
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Fingers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bone counters by moving into the clinch.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bone lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Bone to work.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bone avoids it.
Bone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Fingers gets tackled into the cage by Bone. Bone maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fingers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fingers holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Bone successfully pulls guard.
Fingers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Bone controlling Fingers's posture.
Bone lands a decent punch to the body there.#SUB#
Fingers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fingers, into his guard. #REVB#
Fingers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone connects with a couple of short punches.
Fingers is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##SU2#
Bone stands up and waves to Fingers to follow him. #CL2#
Bone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fingers is trying to force a seperation but Bone has the dominant position.#TD#
Fingers has Bone pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fingers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bone tumbling to the mat - Fingers dives into Bone's guard.#ES2#
Bone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fingers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown but Fingers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tim Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.#T3#
Bone fails to land the takedown.
Bone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bone is fending him off so far but Fingers persists. Nope, Bone circles away and we're back to standing.
Bone wants to counter the offense by Fingers and move into the clinch position.
Jim Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Bone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fingers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Fingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Fingers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers leaves Bone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Bone tries to get set, Fingers tries to push him back and clinch up but Bone manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Bone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fingers crunches a lovely knee into Bone's ribcage.
Bone prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fingers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fingers wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fingers's waist but Fingers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bone off to one side.
Fingers is looking to counter punch.
Bone has a takedown stuffed.
Bone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tim Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.#CL2#
Fingers tries to keep at a distance but Bone has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fingers tries to pull guard but Bone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fingers with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Fingers is looking to break free of the clinch but Bone has double underhooks.
Bone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fingers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Fingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fingers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fingers is looking to control Bone's arms but Bone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fingers has his back to the cage.
Bone wants a takedown.
Fingers is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fingers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bone is trying to keep an underhook but Fingers manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bone pushes Fingers off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone scores with a jab. Fingers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fingers darts in looking for a takedown but Bone gets double underhooks and turns Fingers into the cage. #T2##TD2#
Fingers tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fingers has one foot on Bone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bone closes the distance and clinches up with Fingers, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes Fingers against the cage but Fingers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bone is defended easily by Fingers.#CL2#
Bone pushes Fingers up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Bone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bone manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Fingers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bone misses with a head kick.
Fingers throws a head kick that misses.
Fingers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bone swivels and escapes.
Bone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bone darts in and clinches Fingers up against the cage.
Fingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fingers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fingers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Fingers tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jim Bone has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bone decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Fingers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform us that Bone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Fingers has gone for a leg lock! Bone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fingers's guard.#REVB#
Bone working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Bone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fingers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fingers wants to control but Bone postures up.
Bone lands some shots froms side control.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Fingers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fingers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fingers struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bone trying to control the action but Fingers is working from the bottom.
Fingers struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fingers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bone off and has taken his back!
Bone wants to escape the position.
Bone wants to control his opponent's hands but Fingers gets his hands free.
Fingers is hanging on to Bone's back as he tries to escape.
Fingers misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Fingers is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Fingers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fingers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone.
Bone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Bone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fingers, up you get!
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fingers throws a quick counter head kick but Bone was just out of range.
Bone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fingers swivels and escapes.
Bone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingers as he jumps to the side.
Fingers tries to counter with a takedown but Bone is quick to defend against it.
Tim Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fingers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Bone is trying to improve his position.
Bone regains half guard.
Fingers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bone!
Bone can't escape the position.
Fingers scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Fingers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bone is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bone can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Bone is still trying to improve position.
Fingers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fingers with the ground and pound from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tim Fingers!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jim Bone!

The fight ends as a draw!

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