Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 72: Tofail vs Cortez 2
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Orion misses with a right hand
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ronaldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ronaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ronaldo lands a right hand.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Ronaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion is trying to break free.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling him.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Orion prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Orion blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Orion stalling in the clinch.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Orion misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Ronaldo moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ronaldo.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Ronaldo tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards. #T4#
Orion blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Ronaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Orion can't break the clinch.
Ronaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Ronaldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ronaldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.
Orion throws a series of punches but Ronaldo avoids them all with ease.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Ronaldo jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jose Ronaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the body.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronaldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Orion is rocked!#CL#
Ronaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Ronaldo finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jose Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ronaldo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Orion with a big uppercut! Orion tries to clinch up but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Orion to the mat! Orion covers up and Ronaldo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jose Ronaldo!
Talon Orion spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah, yeah. He beat me. He came for the title.. he wanted it, he got it. Congratulations my friend. I will be back for it very soon....'.

Event: Byzantium 21
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Shogun shoots in for a double leg but Rockhold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockhold scores with a nice strike.
Shogun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a two punch combination.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockhold misses with a takedown attempt - Shogun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shogun throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shogun.
Shogun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good exchange - Rockhold coming out on top.
Shogun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shogun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shogun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockhold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shogun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shogun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockhold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockhold lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Shogun has been cut.#T1#
Rockhold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shogun throws a push kick but Rockhold slaps the foot to one side.
As Shogun looks to move away, Rockhold throws a big counter combo but Shogun just gets out of the way.
Shogun shoots for a takedown but Rockhold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.#CL#
Rockhold clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold lands a nice uppercut.
Shogun misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shogun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockhold smiles and moves away. #KD#
Rockhold drops Shogun with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shogun looks back up at him and smiles so Rockhold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Shogun is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockhold cracks Shogun with a left hook right on the temple and Shogun goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Rockhold lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Shogun is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rockhold!

Event: WCF WNF 32: Gracie vs Levesque
Date: Dec 16, 2020

#R1#
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Rambo slips the punch.
Orion throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rambo tries to clinch but Orion moves away
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rambo pushes Orion up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1##BC2#
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Orion counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rambo! Orion lets Rambo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Orion weaves into range and cracks Rambo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rambo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Orion is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talon Orion!

Event: Byzantium 20
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Willis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Willis prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Willis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Willis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Willis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Willis fails with the takedown
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Willis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Willis checks it.
Willis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Willis tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Willis has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch. #BC#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Willis. Willis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Willis shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Willis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Willis trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Willis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Willis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lopez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Willis passes to side control. #T3#
Willis taking a breather here.
Lopez prevents Willis from moving into mount.
Willis takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Willis advances to full mount.
Willis is looking to work his way around to Lopez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Willis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
Lopez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Willis.#ROC2#Lopez is rocked!
Lopez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Willis goes for an armbar but Lopez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopez.
Willis wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Willis 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#
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis wants to clinch
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Willis misses with a takedown
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Willis fails with the takedown.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Willis just manages to avoid it.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Willis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##CL2#
Willis pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Willis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willis stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Lopez is working an open guard so Willis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Willis gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.

Lopez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Willis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Willis lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Willis jumps guard. #T2#
Lopez wants to stand but Willis is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willis can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Willis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lopez uses it to pass to side control.
Jethro Willis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis is looking to reverse the position.
Willis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willis holding on.
Lopez wants to stand but Willis is controlling his arm.#T3#
Willis is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Willis tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Willis is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Willis sneaks back into half guard.
Willis is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willis manages to get to full guard.
Willis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Willis 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good work by Willis as he checks the leg kick.
Willis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Willis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lopez dominated that second round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Willis shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Jethro Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopez defends well and Willis ends up having to push Lopez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Willis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez!#SUB2#
Willis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Willis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lopez to his feet.
Willis has his takedown stuffed
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopez connects with a leg kick.
Matt Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Willis checks it well.
Willis shoots and misses
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Willis tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez lands a brutal head kick. Willis looks out on his feet and Lopez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Matt Lopez!
Matt Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Gars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gars landing knees to the head.
Burger tries for a takedown but Gars manages to get underhooks.
Gars tries to land a knee to the head but Burger blocks with his arms.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gars pushes off an throws an elbow but Burger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gars throws an elbow but it misses.
Burger tries to break the clinch but Gars is controlling the position.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burger avoids it.
Burger stops a takedown attempt from Gars.
Burger blocks an elbow strike.
Gars tries a knee to the head but Burger blocks it. #T1#
Gars swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Gars breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gars has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
Burger avoids a wild elbow strike from Gars.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burger blocks an elbow strike from Gars.
Burger tries to stall but Gars uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burger blocks an elbow strike.
Gars tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burger.
Gars looks winded!#T2##TD#
Burger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Burger trying to control the action but Gars is working from the bottom.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger wants to take a breather but Gars is having none of it.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burger throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gars on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burger throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
Burger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gars defending well though.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Burger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burger is working away from the top position though.
Burger working Gars over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gars can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gars defending well though.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gars's head.
Gars has hold of Burger's hands but Burger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burger trying to control from Gars's half guard. Gars has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burger looking to sit in guard and control but Gars gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

#T4#
Burger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gars being controlled here momentarily.
Burger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Burger lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Gars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gars tries to clinch up.
Gars tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gars shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Gars tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
Gars is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gars is breathing heavily.
Gars doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL2#
Gars rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage.
Burger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gars trying to land knees to the body.
Burger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gars working Burger over with knees to the body.#TD#
Burger is trying to trip Gars. He has hold of a leg but Gars is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Gars pushes Burger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Burger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gars dives in and grabs Burger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes down on Gars's head and hops out.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Gars.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Micky Gars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Gars.
Gars tries to clinch there but Burger circles away.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch but Burger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars is looking to clinch.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Gars.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
Gars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gars tries to clinch up.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Gars misses #TD#
and Burger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burger.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Gars utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Gars blocks nicely.
Gars keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Burger working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working Gars over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burger tries to free his leg and advance position but Gars is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger stands up over Gars, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gars is looking to clinch.
Gars tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Gars clinches with his opponent.
Burger avoids the elbow strike from Gars, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burger's brow.
Burger avoids a wild elbow strike from Gars.
Gars tries a knee to the head but Burger blocks it.
Burger blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Gars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger checks the leg kick.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger checks a leg kick.
Gars tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range. #T1#
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Gars wants to clinch.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Gars tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range.
Gars wants to clinch.
Gars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gars. #T2#
Gars doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gars dives in for a single leg takedown but Burger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Gars is predictable there #TD#
and Burger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Burger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger looking to pass the guard.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burger connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Burger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burger wants to control from the top but Gars keeps moving.
Burger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burger postures up in Gars's guard and throws a big left but Gars blocks it. #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.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger with a nice head shot there.
Burger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger!

Event: WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Gentry has his takedown stuffed
and Gentry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Gentry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry has his takedown stuffed
and Hands 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 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fish Hands!
A very excited looking Fish Hands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Stalingrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalingrad looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stalingrad at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stalingrad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Stalingrad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Stalingrad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalingrad.
A countering left hand to the body from Defoe misses.
Stalingrad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalingrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stalingrad lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stalingrad misses the target.
Defoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stalingrad if he has to take too many more of those.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad tries to clinch but Defoe moves away
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalingrad throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Defoe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Defoe finish him?!#ROC2#Stalingrad is rocked!
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalingrad wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Defoe cracks Stalingrad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stalingrad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Defoe finish him?
Oh Stalingrad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Defoe counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Defoe finish him?!
Defoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalingrad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stalingrad walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stalingrad limp body while Defoe jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'.

Event: SFL 28 | Lomax vs Taneyev III
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Graindo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graindo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion wants to slow Graindo down by chopping away at his legs.
Graindo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graindo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Graindo.
Orion tries to clinch but Graindo moves out of range. #CL2#
Orion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graindo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Graindo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion tries to bum rush Graindo with a series of wild strikes but Graindo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graindo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graindo circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Graindo misses the target.
Orion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graindo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graindo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Graindo throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Graindo slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Graindo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Orion pushes Graindo up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Graindo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graindo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graindo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graindo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Graindo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graindo lands a slapping body shot.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graindo.
Orion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graindo dodges the punch combination from Orion. #T2#
Graindo throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Graindo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orion but Orion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Orion gets a clinch. #BC2#
Orion breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graindo. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graindo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Orion closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Graindo jumps guard.
Orion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Orion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Graindo working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graindo working a defensive guard here.
Graindo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graindo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orion won't allow Graindo to sweep him here. #SU2#
Orion stands up and waves to Graindo to follow him.
Graindo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graindo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graindo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graindo swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Graindo is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Graindo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graindo misses with a looping right.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graindo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graindo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graindo cracks Orion with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion wants to clinch but Graindo slips to the side
letting Graindo counter with a right hand.
Graindo cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
A lazy left from Graindo finds it's target.
Graindo scores with a body shot.
Graindo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graindo slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Graindo misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaido Graindo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
That's time! Graindo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Graindo misses.
Graindo scores with a shot to the body.
Graindo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Graindo just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Orion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Tobias Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graindo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graindo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Graindo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Graindo lands a big right hand that sends Orion crashing to the mat! Graindo stays standing though and waves Orion back to his feet!#ROC#Orion is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Graindo scores with a takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion is still in real trouble! Can Graindo finish him?
Graindo stands up over Orion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Graindo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graindo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Graindo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graindo, into his guard. #REVB#
Graindo looking for a sweep. Not yet Graindo, not yet.
Graindo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Graindo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graindo 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.
Orion wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
Orion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Graindo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graindo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Graindo's legs - danger averted.
Graindo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Graindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Graindo fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graindo's head backwards.
Graindo misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Graindo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Orion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Graindo lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Tobias Orion's cut even more.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
Graindo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graindo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion tries to clinch there but Graindo circles away.
Orion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graindo misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A left lands for Graindo.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graindo.
Orion avoids the body shot from Graindo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orion.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Graindo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graindo advances to half guard.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Graindo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaido Graindo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion'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#
Graindo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
A left and a right from Orion both land. Nice combination.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Orion throws a right hand that Graindo ducks under and follows up with a left that Graindo also avoids with ease.
Graindo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graindo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graindo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graindo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion is looking for the big counter here.
Orion lands a two punch combo.
Graindo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Graindo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graindo. #T1#
Graindo works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
Graindo trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Graindo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graindo's guard. #REVB#
Graindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Graindo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Orion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graindo controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion is looking to stand up but Graindo won't let him.
Graindo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Orion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Graindo dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Tobias Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orion misses with a hook. Graindo ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Graindo misses the target.
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Graindo is just out of range.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graindo misses with a looping left.#TD#
Graindo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orion quickly recovers to half guard.
Orion pushes Graindo off but Graindo dives into side control.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graindo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Graindo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Graindo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Orion defending against the ground and pound.
Graindo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Orion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Graindo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graindo in side control, throwing shots but Orion defends. #SUB#
Graindo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaido Graindo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Graindo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Orion.
I think Graindo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaido Graindo!

Event: BFC 27: Dudayev Vs. Bravo
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a head kick but Bartasz moves out of range.
Orion shoots in for a takedown but Bartasz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orion looks for a takedown but Bartasz sprawls well.
Bartasz scores with a hook.
Troy Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartasz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartasz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartasz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lehel Bartasz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Orion.#KD#
Bartasz drops Orion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Orion looks back up at him and smiles so Bartasz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Orion is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion misses with a takedown
and Bartasz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartasz finish him?
Orion looks winded!
Bartasz lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Orion up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bartasz from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Orion's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lehel Bartasz!
Lehel Bartasz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Byzantium 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis with a poor takedown
enabling Dalborg to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis fails with the takedown.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalborg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
Willis staying out of range there.
No luck for Willis with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dalborg sets himself, and Willis steps forward looking for the clinch! Dalborg avoids it this time.#TD2#
Dalborg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Willis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Dalborg uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dennis Dalborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis tries for a takedown but Dalborg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalborg but Dalborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalborg lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.
Willis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dalborg counter with a right hand.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Dalborg.
Dalborg throws an overhand right that drops Willis like a sack of potatoes! Dalborg dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Skystalker.
A short body shot lands from Orion as the two fighters clinch.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Skystalker as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Orion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skystalker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skystalker.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skystalker is pushing Orion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Skystalker is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skystalker lands a nice uppercut.
Orion leaning against his opponent.
Skystalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skystalker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Skystalker lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker. #T4#
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skystalker.
Skystalker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker is working Orion over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Skystalker.
Orion trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Skystalker is out of range.
Skystalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skystalkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Skystalker lands but Orion takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Orion misses with a low kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Skystalker! Orion is out on his feet! Skystalker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Orion is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Orion is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Talon Orion spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah, yeah. He beat me. He came for the title.. he wanted it, he got it. Congratulations my friend. I will be back for it very soon....'.

Event: Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold misses the jab.
A left lands for Rockhold.#CUT#It looks like Zimba Zimbawa has been cut.
Rockhold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zimbawa checks a leg kick.
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockhold as he avoids it easily.
Rockhold throws a low kick, looking for Zimbawa's leg but Zimbawa calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimbawa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Rockhold drops Zimbawa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimbawa looks back up at him and smiles so Rockhold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zimbawa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rockhold has closed the distance and engaged Zimbawa in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but Zimbawa moves out of range.
Zimbawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Zimbawa moves in looking to clinch but Rockhold pushes him off.#T1#
Zimbawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Zimbawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Rockhold misses.
Zimbawa tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Rockhold clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rockhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rockhold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rockhold takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockhold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zimbawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockhold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zimbawa can't get the takedown.
Alexander Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimba Zimbawa.#BC#
Rockhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockhold misses with a few strikes there.
Zimbawa wants to counter with a clinch but Rockhold pushes him away.
Rockhold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zimbawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockhold stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimbawa. Zimbawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockhold shoots and misses
and Zimbawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zimbawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Zimbawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhold circles away.
Rockhold throws the left hand but Zimbawa avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rockhold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Rockhold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockhold lands in his opponent's guard.
Zimbawa wants to sweep here but Rockhold controlling him for the moment.
Rockhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimbawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Zimbawa is working an open guard so Rockhold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from Zimbawa. #CL#
Rockhold has Zimbawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimbawa jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Zimbawa around his waist. Zimbawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockhold stops a takedown attempt from Zimbawa. #BC#
Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimbawa misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zimba Zimbawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rockhold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Rockhold.
Zimba Zimbawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimbawa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rockhold. Zimbawa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rockhold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Rockhold!

Event: Byzantium 14
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dutton trying to control the position. #SUB#
Willis drops back looking for a leg! Dutton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dutton manages to kick Willis off! Willis jumps back into Dutton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet but Willis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willis won't allow Dutton to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutton is keeping the position for now.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Dutton has wrist control.#T1#
Willis stops Dutton from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dutton.
Dutton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Willis lands a big head kick that sends Dutton tumbling to the mat! Willis takes a step backwards and waves Dutton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dutton is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Casey Dutton has been cut.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dutton defends it nicely.
Dutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Willis finish him?
Dutton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dutton gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dutton.
Dutton seems to have recovered his senses.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up with Dutton, looking for a takedown. Willis pushes Dutton against the cage but Dutton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutton motions for Willis to come forward. Dutton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Willis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutton throws out the jab. #TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet but Willis passes into half guard. #T2#
Willis works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dutton is looking to escape.
Willis fails to move to back control.
Dutton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willis won't let Dutton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Willis takes Dutton's back. #SUB#
Willis working for a choke but Dutton is defending well.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Willis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dutton hold on?
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Dutton staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control. #SUB#
Willis is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Willis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Willis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dutton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dutton prevents Willis from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB#
Willis is looking for the choke from the back position but Dutton is controlling his hands well.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.
Dutton trying to control the hands but Willis breaks the grip.
Dutton staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control.
Willis controlling from the back.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Dutton 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 Willis gets his way!
Dutton is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Dutton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Willis there.
Jethro Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dutton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dutton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Willis 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. #ES2#
Dutton pushes Willis off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Willis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dutton, pushing him back against the cage.
Willis is trying to drag Dutton to the mat but Dutton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willis lands a hook that snaps the head of Dutton backwards. #T1#
Willis lands with a left to the head.
Dutton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Willis forces Dutton back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Willis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dutton uses from the top position.
Dutton wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dutton throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely. #SUB#
Willis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dutton wanted to stand there but Willis had control of the position. #T2#
Willis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Willis trying to mount his opponent but Dutton defends it.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Willis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dutton tries to kick Willis off in order to stand up. Willis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dutton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Willis tries to advance to mount but Dutton denies him.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dutton can do to turn this around?
Willis trying to control the position but Dutton is working away. #T3##SU#
Willis stands up.
Dutton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willis.
Dutton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dutton trying to remain calm as Willis controls from the top position.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Willis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dutton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Willis has control of Dutton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dutton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Willis tries to control but Dutton wriggling away. #T4#
Dutton tries to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Dutton is trying to stand up.
Willis tries to control but Dutton wriggling away.
Dutton wants to control but Willis is having none of it.
Willis trying to control but Dutton is having none of it.
Dutton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Willis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Dutton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willis - that will leave a mark!
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dutton tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Willis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dutton on his heels. He'll look to pass Dutton's guard now, I'm sure.
Dutton wants to stand and escape but Willis is having none of it.
Willis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dutton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Willis prevents Dutton from escaping the position.
Willis advances to full mount. #T1##SUB#
Willis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dutton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis trying to control the position but Dutton is working away. #SUB#
Willis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dutton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Willis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dutton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Willis tries for a kimura but Dutton is defending well.
Dutton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Dutton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES2#
Dutton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dutton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dutton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Willis drives through and clinches with Dutton against the cage.
Dutton wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it. #TD#
Willis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Willis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Willis tries to get out of the position.
Dutton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dutton postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it. #T3#
Dutton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Willis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dutton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dutton is keeping the position for now.
Dutton can't keep his opponent in guard - Willis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Willis seems content to control.
Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dutton for as long as he can get away with.
Willis trying to pass the guard but Dutton defending well.
Dutton wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Willis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willis stops Dutton from getting back to his feet.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis wants to free his trapped foot but Dutton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Casey Dutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jethro Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willis blocks Dutton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willis 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 for Jethro Willis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jethro Willis!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jethro Willis!

Jethro Willis wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Byzantium XII
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gars manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Gars gets a clinch.
Gars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gars blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow. #BC2#
Gars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gars takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Gars pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gars avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Gars using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt pushes Gars back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gars gets a clinch.
Gars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Gars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Gars. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gars breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gars is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#KD#
Dilbrandt lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gars sprawling to the canvas. Dilbrandt follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gars hang on? #ROC#Gars is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Micky Gars has been cut.
Dilbrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gars is still in real trouble! Can Dilbrandt finish him?#SUB#
Dilbrandt 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. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dilbrandt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dilbrandt. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gars sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dilbrandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Gars is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gars seems to have recovered his senses.
Dilbrandt passes to full mount!
Gars gets back to half guard.
Dilbrandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gars keeping control of the position.
Gars keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Gars is not content to let Dilbrandt control the position.
Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gars's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gars can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gars wants to get back to his feet.
Gars is positioning himself well to prevent Dilbrandt advancing to mount.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gars's head.
Dilbrandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Gars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking for a kimura but Gars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dilbrandt to get the leverage.
Dilbrandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gars keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dilbrandt. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gars defends it well.
Gars keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gars avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilbrandt.
Gars is pressing down on Dilbrandt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dilbrandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dilbrandt throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Dilbrandt has gone for a leg lock! Gars slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dilbrandt's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Gars stands up from Dilbrandt's guard - Gars perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it. #CL2#
Gars darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Gars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
Gars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gars lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars lands an elbow inside that Dilbrandt shrugs off. #TD#
Dilbrandt pulls guard. #SU2#
Gars decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Gars's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gars circles away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gars rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Gars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Gars scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Gars fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gars lands an elbow just above Dilbrandt 's eye.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
Gars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gars misses with a knee strike.
Gars is defending well against a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dilbrandt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gars misses with an elbow strike.
Micky Gars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gars throws an elbow but misses.
Gars lands a nice elbow.
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!#BC2#
Gars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Gars goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
Dilbrandt lunges at Gars with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gars's hand.
Gars keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Gars manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Gars.
Gars misses with a low kick.
Gars is breathing heavily.
Gars keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gars clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but Gars improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Nice elbow from Gars. #BC2#
Gars breaks from the clinch.
Gars swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Gars pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Gars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gars misses with an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Gars with a knee to the head.
Gars lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Gars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Gars closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Gars pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Gars has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Gars breaks from the clinch.
Gars keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Gars rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt wants to stall.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
Gars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
A knee to the head by Gars.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the head but Gars blocks with his arms.
Dilbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars. #T4#
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gars stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Dilbrandt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dilbrandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gars managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gars regains half guard, as Dilbrandt was trying to land strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gars to regain full guard.
Gars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dilbrandt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gars looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gars looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gars! #REVB#
Gars trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Gars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micky Gars'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt moves in looking to clinch but Gars pushes him off.
Gars misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gars circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars moves out of range. #CL2#
Gars instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Gars keeps him there for the moment.
Gars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt avoids a wild elbow strike from Gars.#BC2#
Gars breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Gars's knee but Gars avoids it well.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Gars swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gars rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gars lands a damaging elbow.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gars trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gars throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Gars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Gars throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gars is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Gars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gars backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Gars blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Dilbrandt dodges an elbow strike from Gars.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gars throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Gars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Gars swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch. #T3#
Dilbrandt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gars as he jumps to the side.
Gars goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Gars.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Gars is having none of it.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Gars is avoiding it. #CL2#
Gars moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Gars takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Gars looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars misses with a knee strike.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Gars blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
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!
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gars blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Gars.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Micky Gars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gars blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gars.
Dilbrandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gars.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gars tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gars.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dudley Dilbrandt!

Dudley Dilbrandt wins by unanimous decision!
Dudley Dilbrandt took some time post fight to say the following; 'wanna thanks ma fans, ma sponsors "Altitude Clothing" & "Pitt Bull Development" and ma fantastic management..... THANKS YA ALL'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 17
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Toth Orion has been cut.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sherman.
Sherman throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.
Orion misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Sherman closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Orion manages to pull guard.
Orion is trying to keep Sherman in close.
Sherman 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. #SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has momentary wrist control but Sherman slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Orion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Sherman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orion, up you get!
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Sherman off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Sherman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Orion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sherman.
Sherman landing knees to the body.
Orion is working for takedown but Sherman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Sherman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sherman prevents it.
Orion is trying to pull guard but Sherman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toth Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherman misses with an elbow strike.
Sherman missing with knees to the body.
Sherman landing knees to the body.
Orion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sherman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sherman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
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!
Sherman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Sherman lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Sherman.
Sherman landing knees to the head.
Sherman lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sherman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sherman working Orion over with knees to the body.
Sherman tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Sherman is stalling here.
Orion fails to pull guard.
Sherman lands a knee to the head.
Sherman tries to land a knee to the head but Orion blocks with his arms.
Sherman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sherman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sherman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sherman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orion takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Orion is rocked!
Orion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sherman working Orion over with knees to the body.
Sherman with a knee to the head.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sherman obliges.
Sherman tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Sherman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sherman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sherman has Orion pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Orion is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sherman - that's hurt Orion badly! Oh, another knee lands and Orion is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Orion doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bill Sherman!
In his post fight interview, Bill Sherman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drouin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Drouin's guard.
Our spies down at at Finch Gym inform us that Drouin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gentry tries to free his leg and advance position but Drouin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drouin looking for a triangle here. Gentry is fighting it but it looks tight! Drouin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gentry is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alfred Drouin!

Event: Checkmate Championship 12
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalingrad throws a series of punches but Lodinkinni avoids them all with ease.
Stalingrad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight right hand.
Stalingrad misses with a body punch
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lodinkinni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lodinkinni throws a sloppy head kick and Stalingrad moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Stalingrad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lodinkinni, as that shot connected.
Lodinkinni connects with a body shot.
Lodinkinni thows a body kick. Stalingrad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stalingrad looks for the body kick but Lodinkinni saw that one coming.
Stalingrad fails with a takedown attempt.
Lodinkinni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stalingrad misses with the body kick
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalingrad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalingrad works over Lodinkinni's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Stalingrad fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lodinkinni dodges the punch combination from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a right and a left that Lodinkinni avoids nicely.
Stalingrad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodinkinni swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalingrad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalingrad. Lodinkinni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalingrad looks to clinch
and Lodinkinni counters with a big head kick but Stalingrad shrugs it off.
Lodinkinni scores with the left hand. Stalingrad knows he should have avoided that one.
Lodinkinni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stalingrad's head.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Stalingrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodinkinni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lodinkinni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalingrad on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Stalingrad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalingrad feints a jab promting Lodinkinni to slip. Stalingrad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lodinkinni slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stalingrad darts in trying to clinch
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalingrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalingrad missing with a left hand there. Lodinkinni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodinkinni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stalingrad looks to land a body kick but Lodinkinni moved away.
Stalingrad looks to clinch
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalingrad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stalingrad swings for the body but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Lodinkinni avoids the body shot from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalingrad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Lodinkinni to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalingrad misses with a takedown
and Lodinkinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lodinkinni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lodinkinni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lodinkinni throws a head kick that half lands.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodinkinni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalingrad's head backwards.
Stalingrad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lodinkinni dips to his left and cracks Stalingrad with an uppercut!
Lodinkinni throws a sloppy head kick and Stalingrad moves out of range easily.
Lodinkinni catches Stalingrad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omir Stalingrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalingrad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodinkinni avoids it really well and circles away.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omir Stalingrad.
Lodinkinni throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Stalingrad.
Lodinkinni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad misses with an uppercut
and Stalingrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalingrad misses with a body shot
and Stalingrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalingrad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Stalingrad has knocked Lodinkinni down with a huge combo! Stalingrad steps away and waves a wobbly Lodinkinni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lodinkinni is rocked!
A head kick misses from Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad goes for a double leg but Lodinkinni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lodinkinni continues to drive forward.
Stalingrad throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodinkinni.
Stalingrad throws a sloppy body shot
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Lodinkinni lands but Stalingrad takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalingrad throws a combination that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalingrad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodinkinni scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Stalingrad is rocked!
Stalingrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lodinkinni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orvar Odd Lodinkinni dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lodinkinni looks to land a combination. Stalingrad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stalingrad throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalingrad works the jab nicely.
Oh Lodinkinni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Stalingrad.
Lodinkinni seems to have got his legs back now.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lodinkinni has knocked Stalingrad down with a huge combo! Lodinkinni steps away and waves a wobbly Stalingrad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stalingrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodinkinni finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodinkinni staying out of range there.
Stalingrad seems to have recovered his senses.
Lodinkinni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stalingrad misses with a two punch combination.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalingrad throws an off balance right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Lodinkinni. That snapped Stalingrad's head back.
Lodinkinni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalingrad can do to turn this around?
Stalingrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lodinkinni counters with a series of strikes. Stalingrad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Lodinkinni lands a nice shot that snaps Stalingrad's head back.
Stalingrad misses with a combination #KD#
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalingrad toppling to the canvas! Stalingrad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lodinkinni finish him?!#T1#
Stalingrad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodinkinni counters with a huge left! Stalingrad is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lodinkinni isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stalingrad from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lodinkinni!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
An out of breath Orvar Odd Lodinkinni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'.

Event: Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rockhold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rockhold is trying to ground and pound but Man uses the momentary lack of control by Rockhold to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rockhold seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Rockhold is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rockhold jumps into side control!#T1#
Rockhold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Man will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rockhold throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Rockhold is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Rockhold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Rockhold swings around for an armbar but Man sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockhold's guard.#T2#
Man stops Rockhold from standing up.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
Man prevents Rockhold from getting back to his feet.
Rockhold is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Rockhold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
Rockhold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Man's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Rockhold trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Man showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Rockhold seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Man's chin but Man turns very nicely into Rockhold's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Man.
Rockhold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Rockhold trying to control the position.
Man tries to stand but Rockhold is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rockhold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Man has passed into half guard!
We've been informed that Rockhold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockhold tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rockhold dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rockhold lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Rockhold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Man to the mat! Man manages to get full guard.
Rockhold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man pulls Rockhold in close to prevent any damage.
Man keeping full guard, as Rockhold tries to pass.
Rockhold wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rockhold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Rockhold misses with a body kick.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Rockhold moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Rockhold is controlling him.#TD2#
Rockhold jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockhold working a defensive guard but Man passes into half guard. #SU#
Man stands up from half guard.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockhold.
Rockhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockhold tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rockhold looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Rockhold just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rockhold misses with a wild combination.
Rockhold misses with a combination
and Man counters with a one-two to the body.
Rockhold scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rockhold lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhold is defended easily by Man.#T3#
Rockhold throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Rockhold shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Rockhold pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ace Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rockhold.
Rockhold wants to clinch
and Man counters with a series of strikes. Rockhold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rockhold tries to land a body kick
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockhold. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhold is defended easily by Man.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Rockhold has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockhold won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Rockhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rockhold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Rockhold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rockhold punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Rockhold tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Rockhold content just to control the position here.
Rockhold throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rockhold is looking to work his way around to Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rockhold tries to control but Man wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rockhold goes for an armbar but Man turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Man.
Rockhold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rockhold is looking for a triangle here but Man uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Man stands up and beckons Rockhold to his feet. #T3#
Rockhold throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Rockhold backing up. Rockhold nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Rockhold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rockhold controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Rockhold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Man to his feet.
Man leaves Rockhold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A jab from Rockhold misses.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rockhold misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ace Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rockhold.
Rockhold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a big counter combination but Rockhold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Rockhold.

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 Ace Man.
I think Rockhold 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alexander Rockhold!

Alexander Rockhold wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Legault as Orion shoots in.
Troy Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Legault fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orion to the ground. Legault is now in Orion's guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Orion manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Legault jumps into guard, dragging Orion to the mat.
Orion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legault keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Legault manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orion has Legault in his guard.#REVB#
Orion seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion not doing much here. #T1#
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Legault tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troy Orion!
An out of breath Troy Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hlaalu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Hlaalu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Hlaalu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlaalu moves away.
Hlaalu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Hlaalu moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion is looking to chop away at Hlaalu's legs.
And Hlaalu tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hlaalu is out of range.
And Hlaalu tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Hlaalu is out of range.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlaalu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hlaalu feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlaalu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Hlaalu.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlaalu with the counter takedown but Orion avoids it easily.
Hlaalu avoids the body shot from Orion.
Hlaalu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talon Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Hlaalu tries to counter it with a takedown but Orion pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Orion lands a big right hand that sends Hlaalu crashing to the mat! Orion stays standing though and waves Hlaalu back to his feet!#ROC#Hlaalu is rocked!
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Hlaalu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlaalu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hlaalu is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
Orion drops Hlaalu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hlaalu! Orion dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Talon Orion!

Event: Byzantium IX
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Beer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Gars clinches. #TD2#
Gars has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Beer uses from the top position.
De Beer trying to control but Gars is working from the bottom.
Gars pulls De Beer in to control the position. #ES2#
Gars pushes De Beer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been told by De Beer's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by De Beer.
De Beer throws a hook to the side of Gars's head but Gars sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gars tries to counter with a clinch but De Beer shakes him off and moves away.
De Beer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gars with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Beer counters with a nice uppercut.
Gars darts in trying to clinch
letting De Beer counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Gars shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Gars stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Beer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
De Beer is working an open guard so Gars takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gars misses with a low kick.
Gars takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
De Beer lands a big uppercut and Gars crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gars looks OK. De Beer waves Gars back to his feet!#ROC#Gars is rocked!
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Beer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gars is still on wobbly legs! Can De Beer finish him?
Gars glances at the clock... BAM! De Beer nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gars crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gars is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erco De Beer!
Erco De Beer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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