Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 58: Seaweed
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up with Shark, looking for a takedown. Ahonen pushes Shark against the cage but Shark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahonen sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahonen avoids it this time.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahonen!
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with a body shot.
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shark's head.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark. #T1#
Shark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Ahonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Shark slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahonen sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahonen avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Ahonen catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shark misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Ahonen throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahonen darts in looking for a takedown but Shark gets double underhooks and turns Ahonen into the cage.
Ahonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shark smiles and moves away.
Ahonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Ahonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Shark connects with a body shot that sends Ahonen's belly button to the back.
Shark throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Shark clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shark leaning against his opponent.
Shark tries a body shot but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen is working for takedown but Shark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ahonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shark walks away with a smile on his face. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahonen's head.#T4#
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Shark misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Nice uppercut lands for Shark. That snapped Ahonen's head back.
Ahonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
Shark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Ahonen is rocked!
Shark closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ahonen out cold! Ahonen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Power Shark!
A relieved looking Power Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Amana blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark pushes Amana away with a front kick.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark slips under a jab from Amana.
Amana throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amana digs a good body shot into Shark's ribs.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark scores with a head kick.
Shark thuds his shin into the meat of Amana's side.
Amana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shark.
A right-left combo lands from Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana avoids the head kick by Shark.
A little jabbing left from Amana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark connects with a high kick. #T1#
Amana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amana misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shark.#TD2#
Amana drives through with a takedown into Shark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amana tries to stand but Shark is controlling from the bottom.
Shark is looking to stand up but Amana isn't so interested in that idea.
Amana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shark's guard.#T2#
Amana prevents Shark from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amana wanted to stand there but Shark had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark throws a low kick but Amana avoids it.
Amana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him. #TD2#
Amana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana tries to stand but Shark controls the position and pulls Amana into his guard.
Shark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amana is controlling him.
Amana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shark is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU2#
Shark is working an open guard so Amana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amana misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark throws a head kick but Amana moves out of range.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Amana lands with a hook. Shark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Amana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Shark.
Shark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amana checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Shark tenderised Amana's leg. Amana is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and Amana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. Amana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shark staying out of range there.
Shark feints and then cracks Amana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amana down.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Amana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick from Shark.
Amana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shark misses with a straight left.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amana takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Amana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Amana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amana blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Power Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shark.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Shark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amana if he has to take too many more of those.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.#T1##CL#
Shark gets a clinch.
Amana misses with some punches.
Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amana can do to turn this around?
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Shark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark scores with a nice head shot.
Shark slips under a jab from Amana.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana lands the left hand.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
Amana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Amana scores with a jab.
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Amana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Shark lands but Amana takes it in his stride.
Amana scores with a jab. Shark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Shark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Amana misses with a shot to the body
and Shark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Amana.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark scores with a nice head shot.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shark scores with a head kick.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark throws a low kick, looking for Amana's leg but Amana calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Amana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Amana misses.
Amana throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shark.#CL#
Shark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Shark manages to break the clinch.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amana throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that second round.
That's time! Shark'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#
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amana lands with a right hand.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amana to score with a decent uppercut.
Amana swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Shark tries to counter by clinching up but Amana breaks away and moves out of range.
Amana misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amana.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Amana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Shark.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shark doesn't seem bothered though.
Shark lands with a shot to the body.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Shark misses with a low kick.
Amana throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Amana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Shark is looking to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a head kick but Amana moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amana! But no joy.
Shark defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shark throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Amana works Shark's body with a nice hook.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shark lands with a slapping head kick.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Amana off balance momentarily.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Amana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shark with a body shot.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Amana moves out of range easily.
Amana throws out a counter right but Shark avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Amana throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Amana avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Shark lands a high kick!
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and Amana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. Amana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amana's knee momentarily.
Power Shark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amana's corner calls for a 1-2. Amana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark cracks Amana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Shark!
During a confident post fight interview, Power Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Shark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Grena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grena.
Shark with the inside leg kick.
Shark blocks a head kick by Grena.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Grena moves in looking to clinch but Shark pushes him off.
Grena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grena.#T1#
Shark lands a head kick!
Grena walks into a left hand.
Shark cracks Grena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whack! Shark lands a heavy head kick that drops Grena. The ref tackles Shark to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Grena was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Power Shark!
Power Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Rodrigez looks for a takedown but Shark sprawls well.
Rodrigez shoots for a takedown but Shark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Rodrigez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodrigez somewhat.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Shark lunges at Rodrigez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigez's hand.
Rodrigez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigez throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rodrigez if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Shark tenderised Rodrigez's leg. Rodrigez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shark scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigez's sensitive parts.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shark. Shark obviously looking to wear him down.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez tries to clinch but Shark moves away
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shark thuds a left hand into Rodrigez's body.#T1#
Rodrigez blocks a head kick by Shark.
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shark pinned against the cage. Shark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigez misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Rodrigez shoots in but no luck this time.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut lands for Shark. That snapped Rodrigez's head back.
Shark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Shark.
Shark is looking to slow Rodrigez down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Rodrigez clinches up with Shark and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark lands a head kick!
Rodrigez throws a combination that misses
and Shark counters with a nice body kick.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Shark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rodrigez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shark is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.#SUB2#
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Rodrigez is pressing down on Shark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shark is holding on for now. #T3#
Rodrigez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodrigez prevents Shark from standing back up.
Rodrigez is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodrigez connects with a nice short shot to Shark's temple.
Rodrigez tries to pass to full mount but Shark defends it.
Well, if Rodrigez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Rodrigez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodrigez is keen to just control but Shark is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark is trying to stand back up but Rodrigez is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigez tries to pull guard but Shark won't allow it.
Rodrigez jumps guard but Shark stands there with Rodrigez around his waist. Rodrigez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark 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#
Shark lands with a slapping head kick.
Shark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigez's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Rodrigez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigez showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Shark is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigez trying to control from half guard but Shark is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rodrigez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Rodrigez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rodrigez.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Rodrigez is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Rodrigez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigez wants to free his trapped foot but Shark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodrigez stops Shark from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigez fails to land the takedown.
Shark throws a nice head kick!
Rodrigez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shark pinned against the cage. Shark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Shark. No joy for Rodrigez on that attempt.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Shark leaves Rodrigez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shark digs a good hook to Rodrigez's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShark.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigez doesn't manage to clinch there - Shark circles away.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Shark scores with a head kick. #ROC#Rodrigez is rocked!
Shark misses with a head kick.
Rodrigez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shark finish him?
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigez seems to have recovered his senses.
Whack! Shark lands a heavy head kick that drops Rodrigez. The ref tackles Shark to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rodrigez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Power Shark!
Power Shark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: GDL 79: Gomez VS Weadababyitsa
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##TD2#
El Celso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but El Celso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthews looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
El Celso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Celso uses his free foot to push down on Matthews's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matthews. #SUB2#
El Celso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
El Celso working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Matthews looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by El Celso! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred El Celso!
A victorious Fred El Celso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Mick Matthews stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will meet again !!!'.

Event: Colossus 4: Heard vs. Ferreira
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Christenovic.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ivanovs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ivanovs lands a body shot.
Christenovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christenovic scores with a head kick.
Ivanovs tries to bum rush Christenovic with a series of wild strikes but Christenovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Ivanovs gets tackled into the cage by Christenovic. Christenovic maintains the clinch.
Christenovic misses with a punch to the body.
Christenovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanovs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christenovic is keeping busy.
Christenovic trying to stall but Ivanovs improves his position.
Ivanovs throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Christenovic prevents Ivanovs from breaking the clinch.
Ivanovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christenovic has him pressed against the cage.
Christenovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Christenovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christenovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovs is trying to force a seperation but Christenovic has the dominant position.#BC#
Christenovic manages to break the clinch.
Christenovic slips a straight right by Ivanovs.
Ivanovs swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Christenovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Ivanovs! Christenovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ivanovs to his feet! Ivanovs is in big trouble!#ROC#Ivanovs is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Christenovic throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ivanovs is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Christenovic!

Event: Grunge 29: Vitalogy
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Shark throws out a leg kick but Justis moves out of range and Shark only half commits.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Justis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Justis throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark lands a nice hook to Justis's body. Justis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justis blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Justis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Justis moves out of range as Shark throws a body kick.
Shark throws a leg kick but Justis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Justis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Justis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Justis blocks a head kick by Shark.
Justis throws a quick counter head kick but Shark was just out of range.#CL#
Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Justis breaks from the clinch.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark throws a leg kick but Justis moved away.
Justis blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Justis off balance momentarily.
Justis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range. #T2#
Shark throws a head kick that half lands.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark wants to counter the offense by Justis and move into the clinch position.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Shark throws a leg kick but Justis moved away.
Shark misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Justis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Justis's head.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Justis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark is looking to chop away at Justis's legs.
Justis throws a big counter combination but Shark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Justis is able to avoid easily.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark throws a fast counter high kick but Justis manages to duck under it in time.
Justis blocks the body kick.
Justis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark wants to land a leg kick but Justis is out of range.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Shark scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Justis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark connects with a crisp jab.
Shark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Justis moves into the clinch successfully.
Shark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Justis effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Justis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shark. Shark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark throws a combination that misses
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Power Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justis blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Shark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Justis moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Justis has him pressed against the cage.
Justis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Shark manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Justis drives through and clinches with Shark against the cage. #T1#
Shark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shark is trying to force a seperation but Justis has the dominant position.
Justis stalling against the cage.
Justis lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Shark misses.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Shark misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Shark misses
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Shark misses with a combination
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Shark.
Shark throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.
Justis blocks a head kick by Shark.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Justis is looking to wear down Shark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Justis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Shark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Shark.
It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
A big right from Shark misses. #T3#
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Justis avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Justis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shark misses with a jab to the body
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut.
Justis slips under a jab.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shark throws a solid leg kick but Justis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shark.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Shark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark with a hook.
Shark throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Shark is rocked!
Shark is breathing heavily.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Justis rushes Shark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Justis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Power Shark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Justis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
Justis lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Justis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Justis misses the target.#T1#
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shark misses with a hook to the body
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shark. Shark obviously looking to wear him down.
Shark finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Justis's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Shark falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Power Shark spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullshit!'.

Event: GDL 73: Hansson VS Keskinen
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Scotty with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
Scotty avoids the body shot from El Celso.
El Celso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scotty sprawls well. Scotty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Celso gets slowly back to his feet.
El Celso throws a series of punches but Scotty moves out of range. #TD2#
El Celso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Celso moves into full mount!
El Celso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scotty can't escape the position.
El Celso wants to take Scotty's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
El Celso is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Scotty to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Scotty shrugs it off. #T1#
El Celso wants to take Scotty's back here but Scotty is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
El Celso is working for a guillotine from mount but Scotty frees his head quite easily.
El Celso punching from mount but Scotty doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Scotty is squirming around, avoiding El Celso's attempts to control the action.
El Celso wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
El Celso is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Scotty tries to hold on but El Celso pushes him away. #SUB2#
El Celso is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scotty can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scotty regains half guard.
Scotty wants to improve his position but El Celso is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scotty trying to hold on to El Celso's head to control him but El Celso postures up.
El Celso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scotty! #T3#
El Celso looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
El Celso goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Scotty turns into him and now he's in El Celso's guard. #SUB2#
El Celso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scotty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scotty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Celso is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
El Celso trying to control but Scotty is working from the bottom.
El Celso stands and throws Scotty's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
El Celso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no El Celso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
El Celso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scotty has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Celso throws an elbow but Scotty slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred El Celso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred El Celso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scotty tries to clinch up but El Celso circles away and keeps his distance.
El Celso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scotty's waist but Scotty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Celso off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scotty. El Celso does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Celso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scotty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Celso somewhat.
Scotty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Celso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scotty as he jumps to the side.
Beam Scotty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.#CL#
El Celso tries to keep at a distance but Scotty has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotty lands a hook that snaps the head of El Celso backwards.
Scotty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Celso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scotty walks away with a smile on his face. El Celso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fred El Celso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Scotty moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Scotty.
El Celso jumps guard but Scotty stands there with El Celso around his waist. El Celso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Scotty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scotty lands a left hand.
A short right from Scotty.
El Celso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scotty scores with a shot to the side of El Celso's head.
El Celso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scotty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
El Celso wants to take the fight to the mat but Scotty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scotty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Scotty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scotty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Celso is trying to pull guard but Scotty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Celso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scotty lands a left hand.
El Celso tries to work over Scotty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Scotty works on El Celso's body with a couple of short punches.
El Celso is breathing heavily.
Scotty gets through El Celso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Scotty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scotty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Celso can do to turn this around?#CL#
El Celso tries to keep at a distance but Scotty has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Scotty as the two fighters clinch.
Scotty works on El Celso's body with a couple of short punches.
Scotty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scotty lands a left hand.
Scotty lands an elbow inside.
Scotty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scotty lands an uppercut.
Scotty lands a right hand. #ROC#El Celso is rocked!
Scotty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El Celso is still on wobbly legs! Can Scotty finish him?
El Celso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scotty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scotty lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops El Celso to his knees! Scotty keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beam Scotty!
Beam Scotty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fred El Celso was interviewed post fight and said 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.

Event: Colossus New Years Eve 2020
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Christenovic throws a body punch but Struve moves out of range.
Christenovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Christenovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Struve misses with a combination
and Christenovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michael Christenovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve fails to land with a series of punches.
Struve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christenovic under the eye.
Christenovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struve avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Christenovic.
Struve swings for the body but Christenovic moves out of range.
Christenovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Struve with a hook.
Christenovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Struve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christenovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christenovic swinging wildly here.
Struve throws a counter combo.#T1#
A left and a right from Struve both land. Nice combination.
Christenovic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Christenovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Christenovic.
A frustrated look appears on Struve's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Christenovic breaks from the clinch.
Christenovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christenovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christenovic thuds his right hand into Struve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Christenovic rushes Struve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Struve being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Struve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Struve misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christenovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Christenovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Christenovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Christenovic backs off Struve throws a huge counter combo but Christenovic manages to avoid it all.
Christenovic misses with a few strikes there.
Struve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christenovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Struve throws a right hand that Christenovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Christenovic also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christenovic.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Struve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christenovic is able to avoid easily.
Christenovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Struve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses.
Christenovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christenovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christenovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Struve at a distance.
Christenovic throws a hook but Struve avoids it easily.
Christenovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.
Struve throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christenovic.
Struve throws a right and a left that Christenovic avoids nicely.
Christenovic scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christenovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses
enabling Struve to counter with a crisp jab.
Christenovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Struve manages to avoid it.
Struve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Christenovic rushes Struve and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Christenovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christenovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christenovic scores with a kick to the body.
Struve looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christenovic, as that shot connected.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
Struve throws a hook but Christenovic avoids it easily.
Christenovic throws a combination. Struve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Struve is rocked!
Struve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Struve throws a series of punches but Christenovic avoids them all with ease.
Christenovic plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Struve to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Struve just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Christenovic!

Event: Colossus 1: Faucci vs. Kozulj
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Grayson. #CL#
Christenovic has managed to clinch.
Christenovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grayson controls the action.
Christenovic wants a takedown.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Grayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Christenovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but Christenovic has him pressed against the cage.
Grayson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grayson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christenovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Christenovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Christenovic breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Christenovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grayson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Christenovic.
Grayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christenovic fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Christenovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christenovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Christenovic misses with a head kick.
Christenovic throws a looping overhand right but Grayson ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Grayson tenderised Christenovic's leg. Christenovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Grayson.
Christenovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab, jab by Christenovic - just one landing.
Christenovic throws a series of punches but Grayson avoids them all with ease.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Grayson misses
letting Christenovic counter with a right hand.
Christenovic avoids the head kick by Grayson.
Grayson connects with a leg kick.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grayson.
Grayson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Grayson looks to move away, Christenovic throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way.
Grayson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacob Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson slips a jab from Christenovic.
Grayson throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Michael Christenovic has been cut.
Grayson lands a leg kick that knocks Christenovic off balance momentarily.
Grayson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christenovic.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Christenovic.
Grayson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christenovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grayson.
Christenovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grayson circles away quickly and effectively.
Grayson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Grayson lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Christenovic. Grayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Christenovic.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Grayson.
Grayson with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Grayson.
Christenovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grayson. Grayson obviously looking to wear him down.
Grayson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grayson throws a body kick that misses.
Grayson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson avoids a kick to the body.
Grayson blocks a leg kick.
Christenovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grayson counters with a good, hard body kick but Christenovic shrugs it off.
Christenovic tries to bum rush Grayson with a series of wild strikes but Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Christenovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grayson.
Christenovic misses with a head kick.
Christenovic throws a looping overhand right but Grayson ducks down to avoid it.
Grayson thuds a left hand into Christenovic's body.
Christenovic misses with a double jab.
Grayson tries a head kick but it misses.
Christenovic lands with a good body shot.
Christenovic wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Christenovic throws a right hand that misses
and Grayson counters with an inside leg kick.
Grayson throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Christenovic pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
Christenovic gets through Grayson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Grayson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grayson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christenovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grayson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Grayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Christenovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Christenovic scores with a shot to the body.
Christenovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christenovic.
Christenovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christenovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grayson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grayson scores with a head kick. Christenovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jacob Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Grayson.
Grayson throws a lazy head kick
and Christenovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christenovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christenovic throws a shot from downtown. Grayson moves away and avoids it.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Christenovic. #CL#
Christenovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson wants to get back to striking at distance but Christenovic won't allow it.
Grayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Christenovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD#
Christenovic jumps guard.
Christenovic working a defensive guard here.
Christenovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Christenovic trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Christenovic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grayson escapes and throws Christenovic's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Grayson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Grayson lands a high kick!
Michael Christenovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grayson blocks a low kick nicely.
Christenovic backing away here, and Grayson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christenovic throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Grayson.
Grayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christenovic.
Grayson lands with a shot to the body.
Christenovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson flicks out a counter leg kick but Christenovic steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Christenovic. Those never looked like landing.
Grayson feints and then cracks Christenovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christenovic down.
Grayson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Christenovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grayson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grayson.
Grayson connects with an inside leg kick.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses.
Grayson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grayson.
Grayson scoring well with a low kick there.
Christenovic tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it.
Christenovic misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christenovic.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Christenovic.
Grayson connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grayson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Christenovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grayson is looking to slow Christenovic down with leg kicks.
Christenovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christenovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grayson can pounce on him.
Grayson scores with a head kick. Christenovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Christenovic has managed to clinch.
Christenovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Grayson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christenovic tries to pull guard but Grayson won't allow it.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christenovic goes for a takedown attempt but Grayson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Christenovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christenovic throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Grayson.
Grayson connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Christenovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Christenovic down.
Christenovic cracks Grayson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grayson misses with a head kick.
Grayson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grayson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Christenovic.
Christenovic misses with a hook
and Grayson counters with a good low kick that Christenovic was not able to check.
Grayson staying out of range there.
Grayson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grayson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christenovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grayson. Grayson obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christenovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Grayson is just out of range.
Grayson scoring well with a low kick there.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grayson. That's going to slow Christenovic down.
Christenovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Grayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grayson scores with a push kick.#T1##CL#
Christenovic has Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
Grayson wants to get back to striking at distance but Christenovic won't allow it.
Grayson tries to break the clinch but Christenovic is controlling the position.
Christenovic is stalling here.
Christenovic is trying to pull guard but Grayson has him pressed against the cage.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but Christenovic is controlling him.
Grayson blocks the elbow strike.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Christenovic breaks from the clinch.
Christenovic looks to land a body kick but Grayson moved away.
Grayson pushes Christenovic away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grayson.
A nice leg kick from Grayson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grayson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Grayson is looking to slow Christenovic down with leg kicks.
Grayson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grayson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christenovic. That did some damage!
Grayson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Christenovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grayson.
Christenovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christenovic throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Christenovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Christenovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christenovic has Grayson pressed against the cage, preventing Grayson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grayson misses with some punches. #T3#
Christenovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Christenovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christenovic is working for takedown but Grayson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christenovic is stalling here.
Christenovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grayson walks away with a smile on his face. Christenovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grayson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Christenovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Graysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grayson feints and then cracks Christenovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christenovic down.
Grayson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christenovic on the side of the head.
Christenovic misses with a head kick.
Grayson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christenovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christenovic throws a big shot that misses.
Grayson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christenovic 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.
Grayson lands with a kick to the temple. Christenovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Grayson lands a leg kick that knocks Christenovic off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson connects with a high kick.
Christenovic throws a sloppy head kick and Grayson moves out of range easily.
Grayson with a jab.
Christenovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#Christenovic is rocked!#CL#
Christenovic clinches up with Grayson and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Christenovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grayson is trying to push Christenovic away but Christenovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christenovic.
Christenovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Grayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Christenovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christenovic backwards.
Jacob Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christenovic prevents Grayson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Christenovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grayson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christenovic.
Michael Christenovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grayson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Grayson!
A relieved looking Jacob Grayson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Mondello wants to clinch but El Celso slips to the side
and El Celso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Mondello drives through and clinches with El Celso against the cage.
El Celso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mondello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
El Celso is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Mondello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mondello darts in and clinches El Celso up against the cage.
El Celso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mondello just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan Mondello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.#BC#
Mondello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Celso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Celso shoots for a takedown but Mondello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mondello shoots in for a takedown but El Celso shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Celso shoots in but no luck this time.
El Celso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mondello defends it nicely.
El Celso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mondello swivels and escapes.
Mondello with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
Mondello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
El Celso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
El Celso tries to keep at a distance but Mondello has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mondello breaks from the clinch.
Mondello tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Celso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mondello tries to clinch but El Celso moves out of range.
Mondello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mondello lands a brutal head kick. El Celso looks out on his feet and Mondello throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jordan Mondello!
After the fight, Jordan Mondello was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Fred El Celso spoke after the fight, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.

Event: Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Kallio checks a leg kick.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kallio.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark tries to score with a low kick but Kallio moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands with a cross.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shark misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kallio looks to land a combination but Shark avoids it well.
Kallio thuds a left hand into Shark's body.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kallio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kallio.
Kallio takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Shark's coach down at Team DarkSpirit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kallio lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Shark is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kallio, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Shark.
Shark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shark. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Shark misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Shark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kallio throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Kallio scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Kallio tenderised Shark's leg. Shark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily. #T3#
Kallio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kallio thuds his shin into the meat of Shark's side.
Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kallio checks a low kick from Shark.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shark will feel that in the morning.
Kallio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio throws a shot to the body.
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Kallio moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kallio, as that shot connected. #T4#
Nice jab there from Kallio.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio 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.
Shark connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Kallio lands.
We've been told by Kallio's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shark swings for the body but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kallio avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kallio. Beautiful body shot.
Kallio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shark is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kallio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shark will feel that in the morning.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Shark's body. Shark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kallio - that will leave a mark!
Shark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio scores with a body shot.
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!
Shark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio avoids the head kick by Shark.
Kallio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Kallio scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Kallio lands a right hook to the body.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Shark blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio connects with the punch.
Kallio thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Shark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kallio blocks the body kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shark throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Kallio digs a good hook to Shark's body.
Shark takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Shark throws a lazy head kick
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Kallio. #T3#
Shark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark throws a low kick but Kallio avoids it.
Shark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kallio.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Kallio.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kallio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kallio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark is breathing heavily.
Kallio moves out of range of the leg kick from Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kallio!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Shark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but Kallio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A head kick misses from Kallio.
Kallio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shark defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shark!
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shark doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kallio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kallio connects with a right hand. Shark shakes it off.
Kallio throws a nice head kick!
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!
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Kallio punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio 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.
Kallio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Shark scores with a one two! Kallio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kallio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shark back to the cage. Kallio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio lands a high kick!
Shark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kallio.#T2#
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shark avoids it.
Kallio thows a body kick. Shark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shark thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Kallio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Shark misses.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a head kick but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Shark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio with a nice calf kick.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shark 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.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Kallio pushes Shark away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark blocks a low kick nicely.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark misses with a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Kallio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shark has time to react.
Shark misses with the body kick
and Kallio counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
Shark blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Shark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shark's sensitive parts.
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and Kallio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Shark.
Kallio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Shark takes it in his stride.
Kallio feints and then cracks Shark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shark down.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks to land a combination. Kallio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kallio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Shark's leg but Shark calmly moves out of range.
Kallio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Kallio moves out of range of the body kick.
Kallio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Kallio takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Shark lands a high kick!
Kallio misses with a series of wild punches.
Kallio lands with a shot to the body.
Shark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shark lands a nice shot that snaps Kallio's head back. #T4#
Shark misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Kallio lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallio, pushing him back against the cage.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio has Shark pushed against the cage.#BC#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio blocks a leg kick.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark tries to move into range but Kallio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kallio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Shark misses
and Kallio counters with an outside leg kick.
Kallio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Shark rushes Kallio and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Kallio takes a shot to the head.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shark as Kallio tries to tie him up.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kallio gets tackled into the cage by Shark. Shark maintains the clinch.
Shark prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kallio. #T2#
Shark can't find room to land a body shot as Kallio controls the action.
Kallio lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio slows down the pace here.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kallio is looking to control Shark's arms but Shark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kallio has his back to the cage.
Kallio keeps control of Shark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio keeps control of Shark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Shark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shark is trying to break the clinch but Kallio is controlling him.
Shark is pushing Kallio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Shark misses with a looping right.
Kallio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kallio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark throws a big counter head kick but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Shark lands a high kick!
Shark misses with a jab to the body
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kallio.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Power Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2020

#R1#
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Sakuraba lands.
Sakuraba cracks Tucker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakuraba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away easily
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker shoots and misses
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakuraba.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face as Sakuraba controls the position. #SUB2#
Sakuraba has hold of Tucker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tucker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sakuraba cranks the arm and Tucker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tucker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hayato Sakuraba!

Event: GDL 66: MacArthur vs Greenwald
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Celso tries for a takedown but Bates circles away easily
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bates gets caught flat footed, as El Celso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bates has his hands on El Celso's head, controlling the position.
El Celso preventing the sweep.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but El Celso is proving a slippery customer.
El Celso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Bates has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Celso defends well.
El Celso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
El Celso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Celso is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Celso defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
El Celso postures up. #SUB2#
El Celso stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bates throws up his legs and catches El Celso in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! El Celso tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bates! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armad Bates!
After winning the bout, Armad Bates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Fred El Celso spoke after the fight, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.

Event: Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez is looking to clinch but Shark is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
A big head kick from Shark and Rodrigez is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigez's guard.
Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving. #T1#
Rodrigez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigez won't allow Shark to get back to his feet.
Rodrigez throws an elbow that misses. Shark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigez's guard. Nice move by Shark!#REVR#
Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
Shark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigez is proving hard to escape from.
Shark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodrigez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shark preventing the sweep.
Rodrigez controlling the position.
Shark wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigez seems keen to control Shark's posture.
Rodrigez is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rodrigez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shark defends well and Rodrigez ends up having to push Shark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigez wants to clinch up but Shark keeps it at a distance.
Shark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Shark has managed to clinch. #BC#
Shark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark with the inside leg kick.
Shark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Shark.
Shark lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Shark with a jab.#T4#
Shark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shark.#ROC#Rodrigez is rocked!
Shark throws an overhand right that drops Rodrigez like a sack of potatoes! Shark dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Power Shark!
During a confident post fight interview, Power Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Celso shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but El Celso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weadababyitsaboy thuds his right hand into El Celso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Celso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
El Celso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
El Celso passes into half guard. #SUB#
El Celso is trying to work for a kimura but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes El Celso off looking to stand but El Celso dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
El Celso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weadababyitsaboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Celso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Weadababyitsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred El Celso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy digs a good body shot into El Celso's ribs.
Weadababyitsaboy lands the left hand.
El Celso shoots in for a double leg but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Celso quickly recovers to half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
El Celso regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
El Celso is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Celso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Celso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
El Celso is looking to advance position but Weadababyitsaboy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Weadababyitsaboy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Celso is looking to escape. #T3#
El Celso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Celso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
El Celso is squirming around, avoiding Weadababyitsaboy's attempts to control the action.
Weadababyitsaboy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Celso tries to reverse the position but Weadababyitsaboy maintains control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Weadababyitsaboy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Good exchange - Weadababyitsaboy coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. El Celso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
El Celso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. El Celso is in Weadababyitsaboy's guard.
El Celso passes Weadababyitsaboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Celso is trying to control. Weadababyitsaboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Weadababyitsaboy is kicking away at El Celso from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. El Celso grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Weadababyitsaboy trying to push El Celso off... Weadababyitsaboy taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Fred El Celso!
Our winner, Fred El Celso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Shark looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic throws a front kick aimed at Shark's knee but Shark avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Shark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic 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.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novoselic.
Shark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shark has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Novoselic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shark just manages to avoid it.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
Novoselic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Novoselic throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Shark moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Novoselic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shark. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shark checks it well.
Novoselic lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Novoselic.
Decent striking displayed by Novoselic there.
A clash of legs there as Shark blocks the low kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark connects with a right hand. Novoselic shakes it off.
Novoselic defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic motions for Shark to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Novoselic falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Shark misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Novoselic misses with a body punch
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
Shark tries to land a leg kick but Novoselic saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shark misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Novoselic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shark under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Novoselic throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark misses the jab.
Novoselic cracks Shark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novoselic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark throws a head kick that Novoselic semi-blocks.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
A good leg kick by Novoselic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic tries to land a leg kick but Shark saw it coming and moves away.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic. #T1#
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Shark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Shark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Shark moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shark. That did some damage!
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Shark throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shark misses with a two punch combination.
Shark takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Novoselic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Novoselic has double underhooks.
Shark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shark is trying to break free.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Novoselic as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Novoselic blocks a head kick by Shark.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Novoselic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic lands with a nice body punch.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Shark's head back.
Shark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range and Shark settles back down. #T4#
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novoselic's head.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick.
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!
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Novoselic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Shark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Shark's legs.
Shark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Novoselic with a hook.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Novoselic avoids the head kick by Shark.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shark tries to clinch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novoselic dodges the punch combination from Shark.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Shark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Novoselic lands.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Shark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shark misses.
Novoselic lands a jab.#T1#
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shark eats them both and turns towards Novoselic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novoselic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novoselic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic motions for Shark to come forward. Novoselic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shark swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Shark feints a jab promting Novoselic to slip. Shark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Novoselic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novoselic lands a jab to the head.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
Shark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novoselic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Novoselic misses.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Novoselic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shark momentarily. #T3#
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark misses with a combination
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shark takes one to the chin there.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Shark.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a hook.#T4#
Novoselic lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Shark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
Shark misses with a kick to the body.
Novoselic is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Novoselic connects with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Power Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark misses with a leg kick.
Novoselic with a nice calf kick.
Shark throws a nice head kick!
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Power Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit!'.

Event: GDL London: Mid-Week Makeup
Date: Sep 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Swift.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Swift.#CUT#It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swift sets himself, and El Celso steps forward looking for the clinch! Swift avoids it this time.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Celso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swift sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Celso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Celso avoids the head kick by Swift.
Swift sizes up El Celso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Swift drops El Celso with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but El Celso looks back up at him and smiles so Swift waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#El Celso is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Celso is still on wobbly legs! Can Swift finish him?#TD2#
El Celso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Swift quickly recovers to half guard.
Swift is staying active underneath El Celso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Celso passes to side control.
El Celso seems to have recovered his senses.
Swift struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
El Celso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swift has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
El Celso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swift, who protects the arm well.
El Celso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Swift's legs. #T2#
El Celso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
El Celso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
El Celso staying calm.#SUB2#
El Celso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swift is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Swift wants to control but El Celso postures up.
El Celso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Swift will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Swift is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as El Celso stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swift can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
El Celso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
El Celso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swift knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
El Celso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veo Swift dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred El Celso's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
El Celso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swift's waist but Swift gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Celso off to one side. #TD2#
El Celso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swift's half guard.
Swift knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Celso on the ground.#SUB2#
Swift is defending against the submission attempts here by El Celso.
Swift is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Celso jumps into side control!
El Celso happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Celso trying to control the position but Swift is working away. #T1#
El Celso happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
El Celso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Celso working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
El Celso is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Celso in the domination position with Swift hanging on.
El Celso is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Swift can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
El Celso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swift keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Swift gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows El Celso to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swift on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swift tries to get out of the position.
El Celso works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
El Celso trying to control the action but Swift is working from the bottom.
El Celso controlling the pace. #SUB2#
El Celso is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
El Celso wants to work for an arm triangle but Swift is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred El Celso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred El Celso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
El Celso blocks a head kick by Swift.
El Celso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swift counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Swift.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Swift has knocked El Celso down with a huge combo! Swift steps away and waves a wobbly El Celso back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
El Celso shoots for a takedown but Swift saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Celso.
Veo Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
El Celso fails with the takedown
and Swift counters with a big right hand! Oh El Celso is in trouble here! Swift follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veo Swift!
In defeat, Fred El Celso stepped up to the mic, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.

Event: Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark misses with a body kick.
Shark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roberts counters with a good low kick that Shark was not able to check.
Shark stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roberts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.#ROC#Roberts is rocked!
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shark.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Shark finish him?
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Shark sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot by Shark.
Roberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Shark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#That has opened up Max Roberts's cut even more.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Shark needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Roberts just on the top of the head. Roberts drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Roberts - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Power Shark!
After winning the bout, Power Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.

Event: GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
Blikstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Celso misses with a takedown attempt
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Celso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Celso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blikstein counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts El Celso off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Blikstein follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but El Celso was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
Fred El Celso was interviewed post fight and said 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.

Event: Grunge X: Nevermind
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Shark lands with a nice body punch.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shark pushes Ahonen away with a front kick.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Shark counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark looks for the body kick but Ahonen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen misses with a straight left. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen controlling the action here.
Shark is looking to escape.#T3#
Ahonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Shark is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shark.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Power Shark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shark throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shark's knee momentarily.
Shark slips a jab from Ahonen.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Ahonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Shark's ribs.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Ahonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ahonen prevents Shark from standing back up. #T1#
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen misses with a head shot. Shark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahonen distracts Shark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark. #T3#
Shark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters circling a little - Shark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen scores with a nice strike.
Shark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark scores with a push kick.
Ahonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark scores with a push kick.#T4#
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shark wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark scores with a shot to the body.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark feints and then cracks Ahonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahonen down.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
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#
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shark's guard.#SUB#
Ahonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shark dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ahonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shark has passed into side control.
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shark is working away from the top position though.
Shark tries to stand and escape but Ahonen is controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahonen trying to control from the bottom.
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahonen takes a step back to recover.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shark is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark throws a counter combo.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark misses with a body kick.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Shark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Shark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shark circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Ahonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shark swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shark 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Shark!
A relieved looking Power Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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