Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Tazmachev tries to bum rush Nigel with a series of wild strikes but Nigel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tazmachev throws a right hand that Nigel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nigel also avoids with ease.
Kamar Tazmachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nigel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tazmachev but Tazmachev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tazmachev scores with a hook to the body. Nigel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Nigel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Nigel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tazmachev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nigel yanks on the arm and Tazmachev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nigel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Nigel!

Event: Highland 29
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baron dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Baron's head and hops out.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baron darts in looking for a takedown but Khan gets double underhooks and turns Baron into the cage.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Baron gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan tries to circle away but Baron has him pinned against the cage.
Baron wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Baron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Baron improves position. #BC2#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan scores with a nice body kick.
Khan stuns Baron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Baron on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Baron is rocked!
Shakir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Baron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Baron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan digs a good body shot into Baron's ribs.
Khan with a nice calf kick.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Baron seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Baron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Khan.
Baron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baron 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.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baron rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan throws a monster overhand right that drops Baron! Khan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shakir Khan!

Event: GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Ramer blocks a head kick by McMann.
And Ramer responds with a good body kick, but McMann manages to step out the way in time.
Ramer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McMann finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramer's head.
Ramer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McMann to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jake Ramer has been cut.#CL2#
Ramer rushes McMann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from McMann as the two fighters clinch.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
McMann digs a right hand into Ramer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramer's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
Ramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McMann lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Ramer's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMann scores with a hook to the body.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
Ramer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMann lands an elbow inside that Ramer shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Jake Ramer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann. #T1#
McMann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramer looks winded!
Nice body punch from McMann.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann. #CUT#Jake Ramer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guy McMann!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Guy McMann made sure he mentioned Coconut Supplement Co. (10% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GDL 89: West VS Camble
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Ankalaev slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
Ankalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neil manages to avoid it.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Neil misses #TD#
and Ankalaev counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Neil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ankalaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil is letting Ankalaev control him for a moment.
Ankalaev in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Neil is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Ankalaev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ankalaev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neil is pushing Ankalaev's head away, looking to escape. Ankalaev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Ankalaev tries for a kimura but Neil is defending well.
Neil is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ankalaev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Ankalaev stands up. #TD#
Neil gets caught flat footed, as Ankalaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ankalaev prevents Neil from getting back to his feet.
Ankalaev is pushing down on Neil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neil is fighting to maintain full guard but Ankalaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ankalaev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ankalaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neil for as long as he can get away with.
Ankalaev is looking to advance position but Neil won't allow it. #SUB#
Ankalaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neil has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ankalaev stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Neil has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ankalaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neil is trying to stand up here but Ankalaev is controlling him well.
Ankalaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khadis Ankalaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Neil tries to bum rush Ankalaev with a series of wild strikes but Ankalaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil throws a body punch but Ankalaev moves out of range.
Neil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neil digs a good hook to Ankalaev's body.
Neil looks to land a combination but Ankalaev avoids it well.
Neil throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ankalaev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neil's guard.
Ankalaev controlling from the top position.
Ankalaev passes Neil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neil is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Neil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ankalaev controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ankalaev is looking for a kimura but Neil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ankalaev to get the leverage.
Ankalaev moves into full mount! Neil won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neil taking shots to the head.
Ankalaev won't let Neil get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ankalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Ankalaev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ankalaev content just to control the position here.
Ankalaev continues to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Ankalaev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Neil tries to sprawl but Ankalaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ankalaev is controlling the pace.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khadis Ankalaev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ankalaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Ankalaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neil won't be happy with that.
Ankalaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ankalaev controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ankalaev decides to stand back up.
Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Ankalaev gets the takedown into side control.
Ankalaev taking a breather here.
Ankalaev lands a few punches from side control.
Ankalaev happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Ankalaev stands up. #T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Neil enables Ankalaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ankalaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neil's head.
Ankalaev stands and throws Neil's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Ankalaev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!#TD#
Ankalaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Neil to the ground. Ankalaev is now in Neil's guard.
Neil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ankalaev controls the pace.
Neil wants to stand up but Ankalaev is controlling him. #T3#
Ankalaev advances position into side control!
Ankalaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Neil some visible discomfort.
Ankalaev slows the pace down. #SUB#
Ankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Neil is trying to control Ankalaev's posture but Ankalaev avoids it. #T4#
Ankalaev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jake Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ankalaev has hold of Neil's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Neil seems comfortable defending it but Ankalaev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Neil is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Neil is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ankalaev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadis Ankalaev!
Khadis Ankalaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Nigel with that takedown attempt.
Nigel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Faacker has knocked Nigel down with a huge combo! Faacker steps away and waves a wobbly Nigel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Bill Nigel has been cut.
Nigel fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Faacker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nigel! Faacker lets Nigel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nigel is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Nigel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faacker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Nigel covering up! Faacker comes in with a big uppercut and Nigel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Faacker!

Event: Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Higgins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Golota did well to prevent Higgins getting side control.

Golota kicks off Higgins and gets to his feet.
Golota looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Golota throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golota is in Higgins 's guard.
Higgins working a defensive guard here.
Golota stops Higgins from standing up.
Golota engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Golota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Higgins wants to stand but Golota is controlling the position.
Higgins wants to sweep here but Golota controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Golota is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Higgins dives in and scores a takedown into Golota's guard.#T1#
Higgins stands up over Golota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Golota keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Golota haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Higgins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Golota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golota trying to keep a closed guard but Higgins is proving a slippery customer.
Higgins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Higgins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higgins won't allow Golota to sweep him here.
Higgins connects with a couple of short punches.
Higgins scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Golota has been cut.
Golota looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Higgins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Golota is rocked!
Higgins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Golota is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Andrew Golota's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Higgins working some strikes from top position.
Higgins arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Golota's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tee Higgins !
Tee Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Ramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Ramer counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Ramer tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hall.
Ramer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall effectively controlling the action here.
Hall misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramer backwards. #T1#
Hall misses with some punches.
Ramer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramer looking to stall.
Hall lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Ramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramer.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramer.
Ramer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramer wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side#TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall working over Ramer with some ground and pound. Ramer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Ramer's head.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ramer taking some punishment here, with Hall in his half guard.
Hall winds up and cracks Ramer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Ramer trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Hall lands with a punch from half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hall lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Nice strikes from Hall there.
Hall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hall lands strikes from half guard.
Hall lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Ramer has a hand on Hall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hall landing strikes from the mount.
Hall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ramer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Ramer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jake Ramer has been cut.
Hall drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ramer's head, knocking him out cold! Hall is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caelan Hall!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Baron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mourao swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Mourao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baron to the mat! Baron manages to get full guard.
Mourao controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mourao drops back looking for a leg! Baron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baron manages to kick Mourao off! Mourao jumps back into Baron's guard.
Baron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mourao passes Baron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baron trying to hold on to Mourao's head to control him but Mourao postures up. #SUB2#
Mourao is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mourao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Mourao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mourao is trying for a kimura here. Baron looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mourao wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquim Mourao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Baron tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mihaylov defends well and Baron ends up having to push Mihaylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to work over Baron's front leg with a kick but Baron checks it.
Baron throws a counter combo.
Baron dives in and grabs Mihaylov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mihaylov pushes down on Baron's head and hops out.
Mihaylov leaves Baron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akim Mihaylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Baron.
Baron shoots in and drives through. Mihaylov sprawls well.
Baron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mihaylov but Mihaylov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baron avoids the head kick by Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baron tries to keep at a distance but Mihaylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baron looks winded!
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Phil Baron has been cut.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baron takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Baron is rocked!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Baron blocks with his arms.
Baron is still on wobbly legs! Can Mihaylov finish him?
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Baron is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Baron blocks it.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Baron is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mihaylov smiles and moves away.
Baron seems to have recovered his senses.
Mihaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Mihaylov clinches up against the cage.
Baron jumps guard but Mihaylov stands there with Baron around his waist. Baron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Baron's ribcage.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Baron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mihaylov smiles and moves away.
Baron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Baron moved out of range.
Mihaylov backing away here, and Baron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Baron gets tackled into the cage by Mihaylov. Mihaylov maintains the clinch.
Baron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mihaylov walks away with a smile on his face. Baron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mihaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baron is defended easily by Mihaylov.#T3#
Mihaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baron tries for a takedown but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
Baron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov has Baron pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Baron is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mihaylov - that's hurt Baron badly! Oh, another knee lands and Baron is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Baron doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Akim Mihaylov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2021

#R1##TD#
Baron scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baron grinds an elbow into Jeno's temple. #SUB#
Baron has hold of Jeno's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jeno seems comfortable defending it but Baron has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jeno is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jeno is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Baron couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phil Baron!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Polli slips under a jab from Baron.
Baron tries to clinch there but Polli circles away.
Polli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polli lands a nice looking body shot.
Polli lands a jab to the head.
Baron shoots for a takedown but Polli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baron or perhaps it was just good defense by Polli, which made it look bad. #CL#
Polli has closed the distance and engaged Baron in a clinch.
Polli scores with a shot to the side of Baron's head.
Polli is working Baron over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baron looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polli lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Polli on the inside.
Polli lands a nice shot to the body.
Polli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baron backwards. #T1#
Polli lands a hook that snaps the head of Baron backwards.
Polli lands a body punch.
Polli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Polli. #ROC#Baron is rocked!
Polli has a couple of punches blocked by Baron.
A short uppercut from Polli.
Baron is still on wobbly legs! Can Polli finish him?
Polli throws a punch but it's blocked by Baron.
Polli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polli presses Baron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baron.
Baron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Polli fails to land.
Polli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polli misses with some punches.
Baron seems to have recovered his senses.
Polli lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polli lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Baron to his knees! Polli keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Polli!

Event: QFC Tournament 1042 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Nigel shoots in and drives through. McPunchist sprawls well.
Nice jab there from McPunchist. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Nigel has been cut.
McPunchist lands with a right hand.
McPunchist throws a jab when Nigel was well out of range.
Nigel feinted with a counter takedown.
McPunchist cracks Nigel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Nigel is rocked!
Nigel ducks under a wild hook from McPunchist.
Oh Nigel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! McPunchist delivers a spinning backfist that drops Nigel like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GDL 82: Roughneck VS Winks
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Ghandi throws a front kick that sends Neil stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Ghandi closes the distance and clinches.
Ghandi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neil.
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
Ghandi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neil is defending well for now.#BC2#
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghandi moves away.
Ghandi tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ghandi drives through and clinches with Neil against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Neil avoids the elbow strike from Ghandi, against the cage.
Ghandi stalling the fight.
Neil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ghandi prevents Neil from breaking the clinch.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Neil has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ghandi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Neil can turn it around.
Neil can't break the clinch.
Neil wants to break free but Ghandi has control.
Ghandi landing knees to the head.
Ghandi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neil is defending well for now.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Ghandi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Ghandi to work.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi keeps control of Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neil tries to circle away but Ghandi has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Ghandi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Ghandi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Neil in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ghandi.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghandi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neil's defenses.
Ghandi landing knees to the body.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Neil takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ghandi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Neil's brow.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi tries a knee to the head but Neil blocks it.
Ghandi tries to land a knee to the head but Neil blocks with his arms.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Ghandi.
Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghandi won't allow it.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghandi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ghandi dominated that round.
That's time! Ghandi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Neil. Those never looked like landing.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghandi. #CL#
Ghandi has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
Ghandi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Neil's face.
Ghandi misses with a knee strike.
Ghandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ghandi misses with a knee to the head.
Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling him.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
Ghandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neil can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil being controlled against the cage.
Ghandi is pushing Neil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ghandi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Ghandi.
Ghandi scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ghandi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi has Neil pressed against the cage. #T2#
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Ghandi.#CL#
Ghandi has closed the distance and engaged Neil in a clinch.
Ghandi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Neil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Neil is breathing heavily.
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ghandi.
Ghandi missing with knees to the body.
Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling him.
Neil takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghandi landing knees to the head. #T3#
Ghandi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Neil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ghandi obliges.
Ghandi lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Neil tries to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling the position.
Ghandi misses with a knee to the head.
Neil takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Neil in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil avoiding damage as Ghandi throws knees to the body.
Ghandi'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.
Neil being controlled against the cage.
Ghandi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ghandi misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ghandi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghandi lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Ghandi closes the distance and pushes Neil back into the cage.
Neil is trying to break the clinch but Ghandi is controlling him.
Neil tries to break free but Ghandi pushes him back against the cage.
Ghandi lands a knee to the body.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Ghandi.
Ghandi stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off.
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Ghandi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Neil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Neil gets tackled into the cage by Ghandi. Ghandi maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neil's efforts to push away.
Ghandi taking a breather.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Neil shrugs off. #T2#
Ghandi slowing the pace effectively.
Ghandi lands a damaging elbow.
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi has Neil pressed against the cage, preventing Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ghandi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Ghandi misses with a knee strike.
Ghandi lands a nice knee to the body.
Ghandi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Neil is rocked!
Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghandi finish him?
Ghandi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi lands a big knee! That's hurt Neil! Oh, he's all over the place! Ghandi lands another knee that sends Neil to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Ghandi!

Event: QFC Tournament 1042 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Nigel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nigel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Nigel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ekwall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ekwall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ekwall is trying to maintain the position but Nigel is very close to passing his half guard.
Nigel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nigel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Nigel is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Ekwall is looking for a sweep. Nigel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigel frees 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.
Ekwall is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ekwall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ekwall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ekwall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ekwall is bucking up trying to escape but Nigel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Nigel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Nigel working for a submission but Ekwall is keeping him at bay.
Nigel controlling from the full mount.
Ekwall is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nigel lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Nigel has hold of Ekwall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ekwall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Ekwall working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Nigel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Nigel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ekwall is surviving well by controlling Nigel's body position as best he can.
Nigel avoids the attempt from Ekwall to control.#SUB#
Nigel has hold of Ekwall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ekwall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4##SUB#
Ekwall has left one of his arms exposed and Nigel doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ekwall screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Nigel!

Event: GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Rakic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rakic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Fochi shoots in and gets a takedown into Rakic's guard.
Fochi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fochi drops back looking for a leg! Rakic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakic manages to kick Fochi off! Fochi jumps back into Rakic's guard.
Fochi pushing down on Rakic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is in trouble now - Fochi has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Fochi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rakic is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Fochi!

Event: GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Spilih looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramer is looking to counter the offense by Spilih and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Spilih moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Spilih successfully pulls guard.
Spilih avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramer wanted to stand there but Spilih had control of the position. #SU#
Ramer stands and steps away. Spilih gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spilih misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramer throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Spilih pushes Ramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spilih is defending well.#T1#
Ramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spilih after a bit of a struggle.
Ramer is trying to force a seperation but Spilih has the dominant position.
Ramer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spilih.
Jake Ramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Spilih avoiding damage as Ramer throws knees to the body.
Ramer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Spilih decides to pull guard.
Ramer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spilih is keeping the position for now.
Spilih bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramer's guard. #REVB##T2#
Ramer wants to stand up but Spilih is controlling him. #SU2#
Spilih stands and steps away. Ramer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spilih cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spilih.
Ramer closes the distance and clinches up with Spilih, looking for a takedown. Ramer pushes Spilih against the cage but Spilih circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spilih has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramer. #T3#
Ramer fails with the takedown.
Spilih shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spilih's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spilih shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Spilih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramer tries for a takedown but Spilih circles away easily#CL2#
and Spilih moves into the clinch.
Spilih is pressed up against the cage. Ramer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spilih down to the mat. Spilih avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramer is breathing heavily.
Spilih shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Spilih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramer as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Spilih instigates a clinch. #T4#
Spilih is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spilih is trying to pull guard but Ramer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Spilih manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramer tries a knee to the head but Spilih blocks it.
Ramer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Spilih successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spilih trying to control the position here.
Ramer wants to stand but Spilih is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brook Spilih dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spilih shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramer as he jumps to the side.
Ramer throws a quick counter head kick but Spilih was just out of range.#CL2#
Spilih has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramer being controlled against the cage.
Spilih is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih trying to land knees to the body.
Spilih wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramer has him pressed against the cage.
Spilih is trying to break the clinch but Ramer is controlling him.
Spilih is trying to push Ramer away but Ramer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Spilih prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Ramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Spilih closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spilih's brow.
Spilih blocking some punches.
Ramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spilih is looking for a takedown.
Spilih pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spilih is working for takedown but Ramer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jake Ramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Spilih tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramer has Spilih pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spilih manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spilih gets underhooks to prevent Ramer's takedown attempt. #T2#
Spilih keeps control of Ramer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramer struggles to land a body shot inside as Spilih controls his hands.
Ramer throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Spilih has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ramer uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spilih tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spilih throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spilih throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramer trying to control but Spilih is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Spilih wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Spilih has closed the distance and engaged Ramer in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Spilih.
Ramer gets underhooks to prevent Spilih's takedown attempt.
Ramer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spilih is trying to pull guard but Ramer has him pressed against the cage.
Spilih prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spilih can't break the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spilih working hard to break the clinch.
Ramer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spilih tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramer prevents Spilih from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Spilih manages to pull guard.
Spilih trying to strike off his back.
Ramer trying to control but Spilih is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spilih looking for a sweep. Not yet Spilih, not yet. #SUB2#
Spilih throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brook Spilih showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Spilih is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramer looks to clinch
and Spilih makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spilih.
An inside leg kick from Spilih misses.
Ramer shoots and misses #CL2#
and Spilih counters by clinching up.
Spilih has had enough of the clinch but Ramer keeps him there for the moment.
Ramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Spilih manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih avoiding damage as Ramer throws knees to the body.
Ramer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jake Ramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Ramer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spilih backwards.
Ramer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spilih avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Spilih pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spilih pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Spilih pushes Ramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramer managing to block the knees to the body from Spilih. #TD2#
Spilih pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Spilih has his feet on Ramer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spilih's waist but Spilih gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramer off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramer looks to clinch
and Spilih counters with a left and a right that stings Ramer.
Spilih shoots in and drives through. Ramer sprawls well.
Brook Spilih seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Spilih shoots in but Ramer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spilih swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spilih is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ramer checks a low kick from Spilih.
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!
Spilih misses with a head kick.
Ramer tries to clinch but Spilih moves out of range. #CL2#
Spilih gets a clinch.
Spilih tries to pull guard but Ramer won't allow it.
Spilih using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Ramer trying to stall but Spilih improves his position. #TD2#
Spilih ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spilih no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spilih working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramer. #ES2#
Spilih has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ramer tries to clinch up but Spilih circles away and keeps his distance.
Spilih shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Spilih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ramer has managed to clinch.
Ramer is looking to control Spilih's arms but Spilih gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramer has his back to the cage. #T4#
Ramer prevents Spilih from breaking the clinch.
Ramer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spilih has had enough of the clinch but Ramer keeps him there for the moment.
Spilih is trying to force a seperation but Ramer has the dominant position.
Ramer with a knee to the head.
Ramer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spilih tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spilih blocks an uppercut.
Spilih stalling the fight.
Jake Ramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brook Spilih is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spilih blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Spilih comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spilih 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Golota shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golota displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Golota on that attempt.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith misses with the combination.
Golota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golota shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Golota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Golota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Golota shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
As Smith looks to move away, Golota throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#T1#
Golota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golota scrambles back to his feet.
Golota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Golota off to one side.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Smith tries to get set, Golota tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golota back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Golota has been cut.
Golota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Golota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Golota closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Golota pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golota is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golota at a distance.
Smith throws a right and a left that Golota avoids nicely.
Smith scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Golota closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Golota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golota.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golota with a poor takedown
and Golota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golota gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Golota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golota there as he acknowledges the shot.
Golota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golota back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golota walks into a jab.#T4#
Golota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Golota ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Golota is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Golota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Golota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to sweep here but Golota controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Golota's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Golota with that takedown attempt.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Golota shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Golota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Golota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is not content to let Golota control the position.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Golota drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to bench press Golota off him but Golota keeps the position.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Golota fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Golota wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith jabs Golota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith looks to land a combination. Golota sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Golota shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Golota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Golota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Golota backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golota.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Golota eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Golota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Golota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Golota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Golota with an uppercut!
Golota shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Golota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith with a hook.
Golota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Golota ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Golota's cut.
That's time! Golota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Golota with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith 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.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Golota counters with a one-two to the body.
Golota dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Golota wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Golota stops Smith from standing up.
Golota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golota is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Golota trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Golota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Golota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Golota.
Smith leaves Golota with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Golota backpedaling.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Golota shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Golota blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golota misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Golota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Golota backpedaling.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golota back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Golota under the eye.
Golota on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golota sprawls well. Golota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Golota fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrew Golota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 William Gold scores the fight for Johnny Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Johnny Smith!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Johnny Smith!

Johnny Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Johnny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Neil lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams shoots for a takedown but Neil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neil throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams tries to clinch there but Neil circles away.
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neil!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
No joy there for Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Neil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Neil lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Jake Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Williams.
Neil lands with a nice body punch.
Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neil defends it well.
Neil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neil pinned against the cage. Neil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neil checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Neil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Neil scores with a kick to the body.
Neil lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neil throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Neil circles away.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jake Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams looks for a takedown but Neil sprawls well.
Williams looks winded!
Neil works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Neil.
Neil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Neil.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Williams. #T4#
Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neil feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Neil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neil scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Neil was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Neil manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Neil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Neil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Williams is looking to clinch.
No luck for Neil with that takedown attempt.
Neil throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams shapes to counter with a head kick.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Neil. Neil gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neil as he jumps to the side.
Neil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jake Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neil wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Neil leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jake Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Williams.
Williams is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Neil both land. Nice combination.
Neil jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neil lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neil but Neil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Neil throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.#T2#
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Neil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Neil, which made it look bad.
A left and a right from Neil both land. Nice combination.
Neil looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Neil misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Neil, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Neil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Neil throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Neil looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Neil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Neil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Neil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Neil stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Neil does no damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neil dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Neil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Neil is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Williams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Williams fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Neil as Williams tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Neil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Neil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neil.
Williams looks for a takedown but Neil sprawls well.
As Williams looks to move away, Neil throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Jake Neil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Neil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neil lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams goes for a double leg but Neil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neil continues to drive forward.
Neil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jake Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Williams.
Danga de danga de dang - Neil scores with a four punch combination!
Neil is working the combinations to good effect here.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
Neil was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Neil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neil.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neil.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Neil shoots in.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Neil scores with a body shot. #T2#
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neil to score with a decent uppercut.
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neil.
Neil scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Neil.
Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams wants to clinch up but Neil keeps it at a distance.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Neil tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Neil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neil tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Neil has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
A nice combination there by Neil.
Sloppy strikes from Neil. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neil wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neil.
Neil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Neil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Neil, which made it look bad. #TD#
Neil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Neil!

Event: GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Tsuyoshi shoots in and drives through. Rakic sprawls well.
Rakic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuyoshi counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Tsuyoshi with that takedown attempt.
Rakic is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Rakic.
Tsuyoshi takes one to the chin there.
Tsuyoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rakic sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuyoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozaki Tsuyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Rakic misses. #TD#
Rakic gets caught flat footed, as Tsuyoshi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuyoshi stops Rakic from standing up. #T1#
Tsuyoshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rakic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsuyoshi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsuyoshi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rakic for as long as he can get away with.
Tsuyoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuyoshi wants to pass the guard but Rakic is keeping the position.
Tsuyoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsuyoshi passes Rakic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsuyoshi not doing much here.
Rakic tries to kick Tsuyoshi off but Tsuyoshi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rakic misses the shot to the body.
Rakic misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovre Rakic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Rakic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsuyoshi prevents Rakic from getting back to his feet.
Rakic looks winded!#T3#
Rakic keeping full guard, as Tsuyoshi tries to pass.
Rakic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuyoshi controls the pace.
Tsuyoshi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsuyoshi dodges the punch combination from Rakic. #CL#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ozaki Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tsuyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is trying to pull guard but Rakic has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ozaki Tsuyoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Tsuyoshi stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Tsuyoshi has Rakic up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Tsuyoshi lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakic can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rakic wants to stand up but Tsuyoshi is controlling him.
Tsuyoshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rakic wants to stand but Tsuyoshi is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuyoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuyoshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsuyoshi continues to stall.
Tsuyoshi forces his way into half guard.
Tsuyoshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tsuyoshi tries to pass to full mount but Rakic defends it.
Tsuyoshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsuyoshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rakic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rakic lands with a nice combination. Tsuyoshi backs away looking to recover.
Rakic is breathing heavily.#T4##CL#
Tsuyoshi rushes Rakic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rakic is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Tsuyoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Tsuyoshi gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsuyoshi in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuyoshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ozaki Tsuyoshi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rakic seems a little lost for a moment, as Tsuyoshi dominates the positioning.
Rakic wants to get back to his feet but Tsuyoshi drags him back down.
Tsuyoshi misses with the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Tsuyoshi decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rakic wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch.
Rakic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Tsuyoshi prevents Rakic from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakic throws a front kick aimed at Tsuyoshi's knee but Tsuyoshi avoids it well. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into range and clinches up with Rakic.
Rakic is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rakic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozaki Tsuyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsuyoshi has Rakic pressed against the cage, preventing Rakic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rakic wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuyoshi won't allow it. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuyoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuyoshi tries to pull guard but Rakic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Tsuyoshi lands a takedown into guard.
Tsuyoshi throwing strikes from guard but Rakic blocks nicely.
Rakic wants to stand and escape but Tsuyoshi is having none of it.
Tsuyoshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rakic is wriggling around but Tsuyoshi manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
Tsuyoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi content to control rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Tsuyoshi decides to return to a standing position. #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.#TD#
Tsuyoshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsuyoshi controlling the pace.
Tsuyoshi trying to mount his opponent but Rakic defends it.
Lovre Rakic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuyoshi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuyoshi lands with a punch from half guard.
Ozaki Tsuyoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuyoshi content to control rather than advance.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozaki Tsuyoshi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021

#R1#
Ramer moves out of range as Cockerspaniel throws a body kick. #TD#
Ramer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramer showed some decent athleticism there.
Cockerspaniel is looking for a sweep. Ramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ramer is trying for a kimura here. Cockerspaniel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ramer wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Ramer!

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 4
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Taylor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.#CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall blocks a head kick by Taylor. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Josh Taylor has been cut.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Taylor.#T1#
Hall throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Hall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Hall improves position.
Hall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ezekiel Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.#T2#
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Hall connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.#KD2#
Hall catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Taylor stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Taylor walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
Hall knocks out Taylor with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hall before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hall picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Hall!
As Ezekiel Hall got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: He didn't stand a chance'.

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