Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Ginney misses with a hook.
Ginney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappa Ginney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginney scores with a hook.
Ginney cracks the inside of Joe's front leg.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Ginney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Pappa Ginney has been cut.
Joe slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ginney.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
Ginney misses with a straight right.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Ginney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ginney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginney tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe staying out of range there.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe 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.
Ginney misses with a shot to the body
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ginney with a body shot.#T2#
Ginney lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Ginney misses.
Ginney throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe moves away from the strike by Ginney.
Ginney feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Ginney throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
The fighters circling - Ginney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ginney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ginney misses with a looping left.
Ginney misses with a hook.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney tries to work over Joe's front leg with a kick but Joe checks it.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ginney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ginney. That snapped Joe's head back.
Joe slips a jab from Ginney.
Joe tries a quick counter leg kick but Ginney is wise to it.
Ginney throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Joe slips under a jab from Ginney.
Ginney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginney wants to slow Joe down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe staying out of range there.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginney is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ginney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ginney with a body shot.
Ginney misses with a left hand
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pappa Ginney's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ginney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginney looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginney swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Ginney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ginney can pounce on him.
Ginney wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Joe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Joe staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ginney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
Ginney throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginney looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginney misses the target.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ginney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginney misses with a leg kick.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Ginney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ginney.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginney throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginney throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Joe counters with a nice right hand that sends Ginney toppling to the canvas! Ginney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joe finish him?!#T3#
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ginney misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Ginney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ginney misses with a body punch
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginney scores with a jab to the head.
Ginney thows a leg kick but Joe checks it
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ginney is rocked!
Ginney misses with a looping right.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.#T4#
Ginney throws a right hand that misses
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ginney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Ginney.
Ginney seems to have got his legs back now.
Ginney missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginney loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Ginney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Ginney throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ginney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Ginney looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Pappa Ginney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pappa Ginney'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. 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#
Joe walks into a jab.
Ginney throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Ginney.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Ginney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginney misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ginney cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Ginney throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ginney throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Ginney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ginney lands a nice shot to the body.
Ginney takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ginney throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Ginney loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ginney scores with a hook.
Ginney swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Ginney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ginney.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginney misses the target.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe slips a straight right by Ginney.
Joe takes one on the button.
Pappa Ginney is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ginney tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A low kick from Ginney is predictable there
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Despite the aggression on Joe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ginney misses with a low kick as Joe jumps back.
Ginney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginney misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappa Ginney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ginney throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ginney 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!

Event: SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Rram lands a slapping body shot.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Rram has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rram lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggery's head.
Rram throws a right hand that Diggery ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggery also avoids with ease.
Diggery walks into a stiff left hand from Rram.
Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggery under the eye.
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diggery's head backwards.
Rram cracks a nice hook into Diggery's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggery misses with a low kick.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggery misses with a hook
and Rram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rram throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Diggery holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggery rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Rram lands a jab to Diggery's midsection.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Diggery is looking to clinch.
Rram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram misses with the combination.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram clobbers Diggery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggery circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram lands with a straight right. Diggery didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggery's hands.
Diggery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Diggery takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Diggery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rram thuds a left hand into Diggery's body.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggery moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram looks to land a combination. Diggery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram jabs Diggery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rram lands with a straight right. Diggery didn't see that one coming.
Diggery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram lands a nice shot that snaps Diggery's head back.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Diggery misses with a right hand
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggery should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggery doesn't seem phased though.
Rram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rram throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Diggery.
A right-left combo lands from Rram.
A left lands for Rram.
Diggery blocks a jab.
It looked like Diggery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram connects with a right hand. Diggery shakes it off.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggery circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggery is looking for a counter combo.
Rram scores with a body shot. #T4#
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diggery misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rram finds it's way through Diggery's defenses.
Rram cracks Diggery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rram.
Rram scores with a hook.
Diggery tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yajson Rram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rram lands a jab to Diggery's midsection.
Diggery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggery throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Diggery clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram cracks Diggery with a good jab.
Diggery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rram.
Rram clobbers Diggery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a series of punches but Diggery avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a series of punches but Diggery moves out of range.
Rram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggery. Diggery circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rram tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram slips under a jab from Diggery.#T1#
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Diggery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggery misses the target.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram sizes up Diggery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Rram misses. #CL#
Diggery moves into range and clinches up with Rram.#BC#
Diggery manages to break the clinch.
Diggery throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rram cracks Diggery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rram stuns Diggery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.#T2#
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggery in his tracks.
Yajson Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram works Diggery's body with a nice hook.
Rram thuds a left hand into Diggery's body.
Diggery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diggery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Rram lands an overhand right.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Diggery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggery throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Diggery looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggery with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Diggery misses. #CL#
Diggery clinches. #BC2#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Rram. #T3#
Diggery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Diggery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram with a nice cross.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Diggery was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
A big left from Diggery misses.
Rram throws out a counter right but Diggery avoids it with no problem.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery.
A swing and a miss from Diggery.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Diggery takes one on the button.
Rram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggery misses the target.#T4#
Jab by Rram.
Rram throws a series of punches but Diggery avoids them all with ease.
Rram moves away from the strike by Diggery.
Despite the aggression on Rram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram scores with a jab.
Diggery misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a shot to the body.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggery tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Rram stalks Diggery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diggery's face. Diggery staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yajson Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggery at a distance.
Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Diggery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggery off the cage and back into range.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diggery slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Diggery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram looks to land a combination but Diggery avoids it well.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram lands a nice hook to Diggery's body. Diggery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Diggery backs away looking to recover.
Rram throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A big left from Diggery misses.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Diggery throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram digs a good hook to Diggery's body.
Diggery walks into a stiff left hand from Rram.
Rram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Diggery.
Rram lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diggery back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Rram misses. #CL#
Diggery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggery tries a body shot but Rram blocks it. #TD#
Diggery has clasped his hands together around Rram's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rram tries to bench press Diggery off him but Diggery keeps the position.
Rram manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rram is trying to stand. #SUB#
Diggery is working for a kimura but Rram is defending it quite comfortably. #SU#
Diggery stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Rram connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Diggery jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rram takes a swing at Diggery's ribcage but misses.
Diggery takes one on the button.
Rram blocks a jab.
Diggery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rram looks to land a combination. Diggery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggery.
Diggery moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggery. #T4#
Diggery throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram sizes up Diggery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggery throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggery on the side of the head.
Yajson Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rram throws a body punch but Diggery moves out of range.
Rram misses with a hook. Diggery ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Diggery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggery off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram slips a straight right by Diggery.
Rram throws out a counter right but Diggery avoids it with no problem.
Cedrick Diggery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram avoids a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Rram!
An out of breath Yajson Rram thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Stienis with a jab.
Stienis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiek defends well and Stienis ends up having to push Shiek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stienis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stienis moves away from the strike by Shiek. #TD2#
Stienis gets caught napping as Shiek dives in and scores a takedown. Stienis manages to retain guard.
Stienis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiek on the ground.
Shiek wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiek connects with a couple of short punches.
Shiek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shiek throws a big elbow that misses.
Shiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiek throwing strikes but missing.
Shiek trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shiek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stienis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Stienis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiek trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stienis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stienis wants to stand but Shiek is controlling the position.
Shiek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shiek throwing strikes but missing.
Stienis is looking to stand up but Shiek isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stienis tries for a takedown but Shiek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stienis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shiek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Shiek.#TD2#
Shiek scores with a takedown into Stienis's guard.
Shiek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shiek cracks Stienis with a solid left hand.
Stienis wants to stand up but Shiek is controlling him.
Stienis is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shiek throwing strikes from guard but Stienis blocks nicely.
Stienis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shiek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shiek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stienis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shiek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Stienis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shiek controls the pace.
Shiek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shiek won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Shiek with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Shiek has gone for a leg lock! Stienis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shiek's guard.#REVR#
Shiek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stienis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Stienis is fighting to break Shiek's control of his arms but Shiek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stienis wants to stand and escape but instead Shiek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Shiek stops Stienis from standing up.
Shiek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stienis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shiek advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiek is looking to take a break and control but Stienis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Shiek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stienis slips a jab from Shiek.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crunch! Stienis slams his shin into Shiek's torso.
Stienis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stienis darts in looking for a takedown but Shiek gets double underhooks and turns Stienis into the cage.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stienis slips a straight right by Shiek.
Shiek misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Shiek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stienis is trying to defend but Shiek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shiek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shiek 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.
Shiek prevents Stienis from standing back up. #T1#
Stienis is not content to let Shiek control the position.
Iron Shiek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek. #SUB2#
Shiek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iron Shiek!

Event: SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Perry moves away from the strike by Diggery.
Perry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Perry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggery pinned against the cage. Diggery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyler Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Diggery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diggery throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Diggery. No joy for Perry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Diggery.
Diggery just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPerry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggery misses the target.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diggery throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Perry avoids the body shot from Diggery.
Perry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diggery lands with a shot to the body.
Diggery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Perry is rocked!
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggery throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it.
BAM! Diggery delivers a spinning backfist that drops Perry like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cedrick Diggery!

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Shitlord feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.
Shitlord misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Norris misses its target.
Shitlord scores with a hook to the body. Norris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shitlord dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shitlord is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shitlord is stalling here.
Shitlord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitlord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Shitlord.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Shitlord creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shitlord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shitlord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris is trying to maintain a safe position but Shitlord gets an underhook and turns Norris into the cage.
Shitlord misses with an elbow strike.
Shitlord avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shitlord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shitlord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
A short left from Shitlord.
Shitlord lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Shitlord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Shitlord can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Shitlord misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shitlord.
Norris prevents a body shot from Shitlord.
Norris trying to stall but Shitlord improves his position.
Shitlord working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shitlord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shitlord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Shitlord - that landed with a thud.
Shitlord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shitlord just leaning against Norris, taking a breather.
Shitlord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shitlord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.#T3#
Shitlord throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Shitlord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shitlord can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Shitlord misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Shitlord scores with a shoulder strike.
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shitlord.
Shitlord has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shitlord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shitlord.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shitlord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shitlord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Shitlord slows down the pace here.
Shitlord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Shitlord dominated that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shitlord is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shitlord connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Shitlord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Shitlord clinches up against the cage.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Shitlord.
Shitlord continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitlord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shitlord misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shitlord fails to land.
Norris prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shitlord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shitlord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shitlord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris being controlled against the cage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shitlord stalling the fight.
Shitlord taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Shitlord is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charles Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.#T2#
Shitlord scores with a hook to the body.
Shitlord can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Shitlord.
Come on Shitlord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shitlord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitlord tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shitlord leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norris blocks a body shot from Shitlord. #T3#
Shitlord stalling the fight.
Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris avoids the elbow strike from Shitlord, against the cage.
Shitlord's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shitlord misses with a body punch.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shitlord lands a left hand.
Shitlord misses with some punches. #T4#
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shitlord fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shitlord, right into the meat.
Norris blocks a head kick by Shitlord.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Shitlord's head but Shitlord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norris throws a jab when Shitlord was well out of range.
Shitlord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris throws the left hand but Shitlord avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Shitlord catches Norris right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shitlord blocks a jab.
Shitlord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Shitlord drives through and clinches with Norris against the cage.
Shitlord stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Shitlord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shitlord gets a clinch.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shitlord wants to take the fight to the mat but Norris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Shitlord tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Shitlord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitlord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shitlord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Shitlord.
Shitlord is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Charles Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.
Shitlord has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Shitlord misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shitlord throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shitlord is trying to drag Norris to the mat but Norris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shitlord.
Shitlord looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shitlord avoiding damage.
Shitlord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Shitlord. #CL2#
Shitlord has managed to clinch.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Shitlord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shitlord leaning against his opponent.
William Shitlord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Norris breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Shitlord moves into the clinch.
Shitlord swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Shitlord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shitlord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shitlord lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Norris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shitlord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shitlord is stalling here.
Shitlord misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shitlord fails to land.
Shitlord throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris blocking some punches.
Shitlord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shitlord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Shitlord keeps him there for the moment.
Shitlord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shitlord tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Shitlord back against the cage.
Norris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shitlord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shitlord is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norris working aggressively here.
Shitlord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norris up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shitlord fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shitlord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charles Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Shitlord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shitlord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shitlord!
In his post fight interview, William Shitlord gave a big smile as he said 'Bow down to your shitlord. Live in your world of shit '.

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Concrete throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concrete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiek sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Concrete drops Shiek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shiek looks back up at him and smiles so Concrete waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Shiek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
Concrete ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shiek's jaw. Shiek's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Concrete does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Concrete!

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Joe's leg. Joe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus cracks the inside of Joe's front leg.
Taurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Taurus cracks Joe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taurus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joe to stand back up!#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus throws a pinpoint strike between Joe's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Joe crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Taurus scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
A very excited looking Wesley Taurus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lee sends Diggery down but not out. Lee dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Diggery has been cut.
Diggery parries the strikes from Lee easily there. Lee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diggery to escape.
Lee throwing strikes but Diggery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Diggery has passed into mount! Damn!
Diggery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Diggery isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee wants to control but Diggery is having none of it.
Lee holds of for dear life.#T1#
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diggery keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee throws a strike but Diggery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lee pulls Diggery in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggery is one step ahead there.
Lee seems keen to control Diggery's posture.#T3#
Diggery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Diggery wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggery is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Diggery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Lee and sends Diggery crashing to the mat! Lee follows him down to the mat - Diggery regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Diggery is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lee lands a big elbow - Diggery is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
John Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Bro cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
Bro scores with a body shot.
Come @ Me Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bro clinches.
Nice body punch from Bro.
Norris is trying to push Bro away but Bro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bro lands an uppercut.
Bro digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bro lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bro.
Bro lands a right hand.
Bro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bro lands with a short shot to the head.
Bro struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands. #T1#
Bro misses with the head strike.
Bro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bro scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Bro tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Bro.
Bro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bro has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bro lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bro tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Bro digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Bro.
A short right from Bro.
Bro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Bro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
A short right from Bro on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Bro.
A short right from Bro on the inside.
Bro misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Norris blocks a body shot from Bro.
Bro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Bro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bro lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bro.
Bro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Bro lands with a short shot to the head.
Bro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bro is working Norris over against the cage.
Norris looks winded!
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Bro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro avoiding damage.
Norris blocks a body shot from Bro.
Norris can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bro.
A body shot lands from Bro.
Bro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Bro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bro lands a nice uppercut.
Bro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bro lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Come @ Me Bro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Norris swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Bro counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Bro as the two fighters clinch.
Come @ Me Bro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bro digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Norris is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Bro.
Bro lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro taking a breather.
Bro digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Bro lands a right hand.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Bro digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank. #T1#
Bro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Bro is working Norris over against the cage.
Bro lands with a left to the head.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Bro finish him?
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Bro lands a big right hand that drops Norris! The killer instinct kicks in and Bro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Come @ Me Bro!

Event: SAFO 49: Roots
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Diggery cracks Valdes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdes throws a shot from downtown. Diggery moves away and avoids it.
Diggery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Valdes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Valdes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdes on the ground.#SUB2#
Valdes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Valdes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diggery rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valdes's guard! Nice work there by Diggery! #T1#
Valdes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggery defends well.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a triangle but Diggery pushes his legs off easily.
Diggery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valdes's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggery wants to take a breather but Valdes is having none of it.
Valdes tries to get to full guard but Diggery has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Valdes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Valdes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdes gets full guard.
Diggery won't allow Valdes to sweep him here.
Diggery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a triangle but Diggery pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Valdes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daiyan Valdes dominated that round.
That's time! Diggery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Valdes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diggery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggery looking to control.
Valdes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valdes tries for a kimura but Diggery is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggery can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valdes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diggery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdes but great work by Diggery.
Valdes regains half guard.
Diggery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Diggery wants to stand up but Valdes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valdes tries to roll over but Diggery keeps him under control.
Diggery trying to control the action but Valdes is working from the bottom.
Valdes gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Valdes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdes is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggery is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daiyan Valdes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valdes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diggery avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdes shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggery sprawls well. He's pushed Valdes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diggery throws out a loose jab but Valdes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cedrick Diggery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiyan Valdes.
A jab lands there for Valdes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdes misses with a takedown attempt
and Diggery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daiyan Valdes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Valdes shoots in but Diggery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diggery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valdes looks to throw the jab but Diggery is out of range.
Valdes looks to throw the jab but Diggery is out of range.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdes is just out of range.#TD2#
Valdes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valdes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Valdes is working for a kimura but Diggery is defending it quite comfortably.
Daiyan Valdes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valdes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Valdes is looking for a kimura here.
Diggery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diggery tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Valdes is pressing down on Diggery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diggery is holding on for now.
Diggery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valdes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Valdes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diggery is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daiyan Valdes!
During a confident post fight interview, Daiyan Valdes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shiek won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiek defends it well.
Shiek tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stand but Shiek has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiek is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Shiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Shiek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Shiek is a slippery customer.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiek is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shiek is defending well.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shiek defending well though. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie working Shiek over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shiek is working away.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shiek defends it.
Shiek controlling the position for now.
Shiek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiek tries to get out of the position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Shiek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shiek is working away.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shiek!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Shiek is rocked!
Gracie moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Shiek is on queer street and Gracie is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Big Dog Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Big Dog Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Bro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Joe misses.
Bro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bro misses with an uppercut.
Bro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Bro throws a good cross that connects.
Bro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe throws out a counter right but Bro avoids it with no problem.
Bro lands a jab to Joe's midsection.
Bro misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
Bro tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Bro lands a really nice looking cross but Joe seems unphased. #ROC#
Joe is rocked!#T1#
Bro throws an overhand right that drops Joe like a sack of potatoes! Bro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Come @ Me Bro!

Event: SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Norris slips a straight right by Taurus.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.#KD2#
Taurus lands a big head kick that sends Norris tumbling to the mat! Taurus takes a step backwards and waves Norris back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Norris has been cut.
Taurus pounces like a tiger and cracks Norris with a vicious hook! Norris is down but not out! Taurus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wesley Taurus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wesley Taurus waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of HARDCORE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Diggery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liszorr.
Diggery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liszorr moves away.
Diggery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diggery slips a straight right by Liszorr.
Liszorr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liszorr slips a jab from Diggery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggery misses the target.
Liszorr feints the counter takedown.
Liszorr missing with a left hand there. Diggery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liszorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Liszorr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Diggery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diggery.
Diggery lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Diggery works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Liszorr is trying to hold Diggery in close to prevent damage but Diggery has managed to pass into half guard.
Diggery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Liszorr looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Liszorr is not content to let Diggery control the position.
Liszorr keeping hold of Diggery's head, controlling as best he can.
Liszorr wants to control but Diggery is keeping busy.
Liszorr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Liszorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggery pulls his head out easily.
Diggery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liszorr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liszorr is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liszorr on the ground.#SUB2#
Liszorr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diggery is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Liszorr, into his guard. #REVR#
Liszorr is pulling down on Diggery's head to control his posture.
Liszorr keeping full guard, as Diggery tries to pass. #SUB2#
Liszorr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diggery is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Diggery content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Liszorr has locked up a guillotine! Liszorr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Diggery is holding on here and Liszorr must be using up a lot of energy. Diggery has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Liszorr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mosqaine Liszorr!

Event: SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Schlaub throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Schlaub shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schlaub stalling. #SUB2#
Shiek looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Schlaub wants to free his trapped foot but Shiek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Shiek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlaub pulls his head out easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shiek misses with a body shot.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiek looks to throw the jab but Schlaub is out of range. #KD#
Schlaub sends Shiek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schlaub is motioning to the referee to let Shiek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Shiek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Schlaub has cracked Shiek with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Schlaub lands another huge swinging hook and Shiek tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shiek, before Schlaub can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brendan Schlaub!

Event: SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Flexy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe 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.
Flexy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Flexy. Flexy maintains the clinch.
Flexy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flexy. #TD#
Flexy drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Joe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flexy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joe is looking to defend but Flexy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joe! Flexy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joe taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dropkick Flexy!
Dropkick Flexy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SAFO 41 Marston vs Maximus
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Norris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archer's head backwards.
Archer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Archer misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Archer.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Norris's head.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris slips a straight right by Archer.
Norris with the counter takedown but Archer avoids it easily.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norris.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Archer lands.#TD#
Norris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norris can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Archer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Archer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Archer passes Norris's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Norris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Norris looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer passes Norris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norris!
Archer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Norris hang on?#T3#
Archer controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Norris is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Archer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Norris is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sterling Archer!
A very excited looking Sterling Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SAFO 38 Chaelsson vs Frost
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Norris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bizihwaeile sprawls well initially but Norris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Norris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaeile's head.
Norris trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile missing with punches from the bottom.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile missing with punches from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bizihwaeile tries to get out of the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Norris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norris on the ground.
Norris is nestled in close to Bizihwaeile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bizihwaeile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaeile misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Norris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaeile's head.
Norris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile missing with punches from the bottom.
Norris throwing shots but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Norris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bizihwaeile tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
Norris trying to pass the guard but Bizihwaeile defending well.
Bizihwaeile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norris.
Bizihwaeile misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Norris slows the pace down in half guard.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Norris thows a huge punch but Bizihwaeile dodges it nicely.
Norris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizihwaeile is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Norris prevents Bizihwaeile from getting the reversal.
Bizihwaeile manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Bizihwaeile misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Norris is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Norris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizihwaeile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Norris.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Norris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bizihwaeile missing with punches from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Norris working Bizihwaeile over with strikes.
Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Bizihwaeile punching from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Bizihwaeile missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris prevents Bizihwaeile from improving his position.#SUB2#
Norris seems to be working for a kimura but Bizihwaeile defends the submission attempt.
Norris drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Bizihwaeile tries to reverse the position but Norris maintains control.
Norris misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Norris there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bizihwaeile is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris looking to finish with strikes here!
Bizihwaeile is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Bizihwaeile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Norris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bizihwaeile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norris sprawls and moves away.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Norris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Norris cracks Bizihwaeile with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris blocks the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Norris misses with the ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Norris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Norris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bizihwaeile, who protects the arm well.
Bizihwaeile wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T1#
Bizihwaeile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Norris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bizihwaeile is looking to reverse the position.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaeile tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bizihwaeile tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Norris in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bizihwaeile is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Norris!

Event: SAFO 38 Chaelsson vs Frost
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diggery's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggery under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diggery checks the leg kick.
Diggery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Diggery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson jabs Diggery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggery.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Diggery takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggery should have avoided that one.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diggery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Diggery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Diggery's body. Diggery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggery.
Johnson cracks Diggery with an open hand slap.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggery is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Diggery backpedaling.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggery circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggery fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Diggery moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Diggery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diggery might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson throws a low kick but Diggery moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggery misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a jab. Diggery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Johnson tests Diggery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggery ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Diggery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Diggery moves away and avoids it.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diggery's ribs.
Diggery ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diggery back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Diggery moved out of range.
Diggery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggery's head.
Johnson throws a hook but Diggery avoids it easily.
Diggery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Johnson.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Diggery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Diggery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diggery staying out of range there.
Diggery throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a hook. Diggery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diggery backs up against the cage.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Julius Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Johnson lands with a hook. Diggery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Diggery with an open hand slap.
Julius Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Johnson lands with a hook. Diggery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson cracks Diggery with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diggery's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggery ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Johnson!

Event: SMASH: Kray vs Vader
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Hamtilon throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hornfellow Iii! But no joy.
Hornfellow Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamtilon.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamtilon ducks under a wild hook from Hornfellow Iii.
Hamtilon tries to counter by clinching up but Hornfellow Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
Hamtilon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hornfellow Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamtilon somewhat.
Hornfellow Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamtilon shoots and misses
and Hornfellow Iii counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Hamtilon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hornfellow Iii's half guard.
Hornfellow Iii wants to improve his position but Hamtilon is controlling well.
Hamtilon not doing much here. #T1#
Hamtilon trying to mount his opponent but Hornfellow Iii defends it.
Hamtilon is thwarting Hornfellow Iii's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Hamtilon decides to return to a standing position.
Hornfellow Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamtilon staying out of range there.
Hornfellow Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hornfellow Iii 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.
A big left from Hornfellow Iii misses.
Hamtilon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Hamtilon shoots in and drives through. Hornfellow Iii sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Hamtilon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamtilon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamtilon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamtilon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hornfellow Iii pinned against the cage. Hornfellow Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamtilon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hornfellow Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a hook. Hamtilon ducked under it nicely.
Hamtilon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hamtilon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornfellow Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hamtilon back to the cage. Hornfellow Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Hornfellow Iii.
Nice body punch from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hornfellow Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamtilon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Hornfellow Iii misses the target.
Hornfellow Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamtilon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Donk. Hornfellow Iii catches Hamtilon right on the button with a cross.
Hornfellow Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamtilon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Hamtilon has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hornfellow Iii fails to land.
Hornfellow Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamtilon tries to pull guard but Hornfellow Iii won't allow it.
Hamtilon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii gets through Hamtilon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamtilon tries for a takedown but Hornfellow Iii manages to get underhooks.
Hornfellow Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamtilon backwards.
Hornfellow Iii stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Hornfellow Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamtilon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hornfellow Iii sprawls well. Hornfellow Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamtilon gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hornfellow Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Hamtilon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hamtilon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamtilon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Hamtilon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hornfellow Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Hornfellow Iii fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Hornfellow Iii.
A short left from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamtilon backwards.
Hornfellow Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hornfellow Iii as Hamtilon tries to tie him up.
Hornfellow Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornfellow Iii lands a left hand.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Hornfellow Iii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hornfellow Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamtilon.
Hornfellow Iii throws a leg kick but Hamtilon moved away.#CL#
Hamtilon clinches up against the cage.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamtilon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hamtilon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hornfellow Iii misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamtilons head. #BC2#
Hornfellow Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamtilon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hornfellow Iii looks to throw the jab but Hamtilon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamtilon moves away from the strike by Hornfellow Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Hornfellow Iii misses the target. #TD#
Hamtilon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hornfellow Iii did well to prevent Hamtilon getting side control.
Hornfellow Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamtilon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornfellow Iii trying to control but Hamtilon postures up. #T1#
Hamtilon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hornfellow Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Hamtilon from advancing position. #SUB#
Hamtilon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hornfellow Iii defends it well.
Hornfellow Iii controlling the position for now.
Hamtilon is pressing down on Hornfellow Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hornfellow Iii is holding on for now.
Hamtilon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamtilon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamtilon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamtilon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hornfellow Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Hornfellow Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamtilon's head.
Hamtilon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamtilon throws a series of punches but Hornfellow Iii avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Hornfellow Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Hamtilon dives in and scores a takedown into Hornfellow Iii's guard.
Hamtilon postures up.
Hamtilon wants to stand and escape but instead Hornfellow Iii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hornfellow Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Hamtilon.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control but Hamtilon is working from the bottom.
Hamtilon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamtilon tries to get out of the position.
Hamtilon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hamtilon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Hamtilon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hamtilon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamtilon throwing shots but Hornfellow Iii is blocking nicely.
Hamtilon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamtilon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hornfellow Iii defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Hornfellow Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hamtilon shoots in and gets a takedown into Hornfellow Iii's guard.
Hornfellow Iii wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hamtilon manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Hornfellow Iii wants to improve his position but Hamtilon is controlling well. #SUB#
Hamtilon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hornfellow Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hamtilon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hornfellow Iii has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Hamtilon slips a nice elbow through Hornfellow Iii's hands, connecting with Hornfellow Iii's forehead.#SUB#
Hamtilon is working for a submission of some sort.
Hamtilon is nestled in close to Hornfellow Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamtilon is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing that Hamtilon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hamtilon trying to mount his opponent but Hornfellow Iii defends it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamtilon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamtilon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamtilon is pressing down on Hornfellow Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hornfellow Iii is holding on for now. #T3#
Hornfellow Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hamtilon seems to be looking for submissions.
Hornfellow Iii is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hamtilon is trying to work for a kimura but Hornfellow Iii is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornfellow Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Hamtilon seems unphased.
Hamtilon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hornfellow Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hornfellow Iii throws the left hand but Hamtilon avoids the punch easily.
Hamtilon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamtilon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hornfellow Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornfellow Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamtilon should have avoided that one.
Hamtilon checks a low kick from Hornfellow Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Hornfellow Iii misses the target.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamtilon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornfellow Iii loads up on a big right hand but Hamtilon slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamtilon misses the target.#CL#
Hamtilon clinches up against the cage.
Leonard Hamtilon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederick Hornfellow Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hornfellow Iii lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hornfellow Iii.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frederick Hornfellow Iii.
I've got Hornfellow Iii 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Hornfellow Iii!
Frederick Hornfellow Iii was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Mulder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mulder is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Mulder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Joe is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mulder is working for a guillotine from mount but Joe frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Mulder with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mulder looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Mulder looking for a guillotine from mount but Joe is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Mulder looking for a guillotine from mount but Joe is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mulder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Joe is trying to improve his position.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Joe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mulder on the ground.
Mulder advances to full mount. #T3#
Joe is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mulder has taken his back.
Joe is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mulder looking for the choke from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Joe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Mulder working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Joe is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mulder has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Joe taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nelis Mulder!

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