Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Trash boys 10
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Waldo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Waldo fails with the takedown.
Waldo tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily
and Franco counters with a body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Waldo has eaten all the pies!
Waldo looks winded!
Franco stalks Waldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waldo's face. Waldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Franco scores with a hook.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waldo is working for takedown but Franco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wosay Waldo.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Franco thumps Waldo with a low kick.
A left lands for Franco.#CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waldo.
A head kick from Franco lands but Waldo takes it in his stride.
Franco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Franco tries for a takedown but Waldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Waldo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco lands an elbow just above Waldo 's eye.
Franco is pushing Waldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco feints and then cracks Waldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waldo down.
Franco throws a head kick that Waldo semi-blocks.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waldo as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Franco scores with a jab to the body.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Franco rushes Waldo and presses him up against the cage.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco lands a body punch. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco leaning against his opponent.
Come on Franco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco lands a body shot. #BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Franco.
Waldo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
Franco throws a head kick that Waldo semi-blocks.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldo can do to turn this around?
Whack! Franco lands a heavy head kick that drops Waldo. The ref tackles Franco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Waldo was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chad Franco!
Chad Franco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Trash boys 10
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkman tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagotaptap checks it.#TD2#
Nurmagotaptap drives through with a takedown into Berkman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagotaptap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkman is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagotaptap working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagotaptap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagotaptap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagotaptap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagotaptap connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkman wants to sweep here but Nurmagotaptap controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagotaptap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagotaptap is working Berkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagotaptap is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkman has wrist control.
Berkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagotaptap is one step ahead there.
Berkman looking to control. #SUB#
Berkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkman has momentary wrist control but Nurmagotaptap slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagotaptap landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Nurmagotaptap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkman's head.
Nurmagotaptap wants to pass the guard but Berkman is keeping the position.
Nurmagotaptap works over Berkman with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagotaptap prevents Berkman from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagotaptap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagotaptap working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagotaptap lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Berkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagotaptap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagotaptap chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagotaptap is in close to Berkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berkman trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagotaptap is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagotaptap landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagotaptap won't allow Berkman to get back to his feet. #T2#
Nurmagotaptap scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagotaptap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Berkman pushes Nurmagotaptap off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkman thows a leg kick but Nurmagotaptap checks it #TD2#
and Nurmagotaptap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berkman's guard.#SUB#
Berkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagotaptap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkman is breathing heavily.
Nurmagotaptap connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Berkman is rocked!#SUB#
Berkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagotaptap defends well.
Oh Berkman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagotaptap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagotaptap loads up on a big left hand. Berkman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagotaptap looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Berkman can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagotaptap celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!

Event: Trash boys 9
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Rat sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rat counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Rat to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rat swivels and escapes.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Rat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mac Rat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rat lands a nice looking body kick.
Rat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rat.#T1#
Brown misses with the combination.
Rat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clone's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rat misses with a body kick.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Rat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brown avoids it.
Rat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rat throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown connects with a right hand. Rat shakes it off.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Rat tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Rat stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Rat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Rat.
Rat lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Rat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Rat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown. #T3#
Rat lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Rat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rat.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rat swinging wildly here.
Brown looks for a takedown but Rat sprawls well.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Rat counters with a stiff right hand.
Rat misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Rat's guard.#ES#
Rat pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Rat is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rat looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown goes for a double leg but Rat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rat continues to drive forward.#T4#
Brown tries to land a front kick but Rat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rat.
Rat tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rat throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Rat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
James Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Rat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Rat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rat throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Rat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Rat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Rat throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Rat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rat avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a combination. Rat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown swinging wildly here.
It looked like Rat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rat counters with a stiff right hand.
Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown dives in and grabs Rat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rat pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Rat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brown.
Brown is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rat scores with a head kick. #T1#
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Nice shot by Rat.
Rat connects with a crisp jab.
Brown shoots in but Rat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown looks for the body kick but Rat saw that one coming.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Rat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Rat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Rat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Rat lands with a slapping head kick.
Rat looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Rat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown avoids the head kick by Rat.
Rat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rat wants it to stay on the feet.
Rat throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Rat.
Rat blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rat counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rat tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rat.
Rat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Rat as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rat misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Mac Rat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rat but Rat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rat thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Crunch! Rat slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Rat moved away.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rat counters with a head kick. That will keep Brown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Rat.
Rat ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Rat throws a head kick that misses.
Rat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Rat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Rat's head.
Mac Rat is winning the standup battle so far.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Rat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Rat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rat lands a head kick!
Brown blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rat counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown shoots in but Rat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Rat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Rat sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Rat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rat stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown misses with a kick to the body
and Rat counters with a body kick.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown looks for a takedown but Rat sprawls well.
Rat thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Rat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown looks for a takedown but Rat sprawls well.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Rat counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Rat catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Rat moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Rat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Rat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rat circles away.
Rat throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Rat moved away.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rat circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
A low kick from Brown misses
letting Rat counter with a right hand.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rat scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Rat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Rat, which made it look bad.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Rat counters with a good, hard body kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Rat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rat.
Rat throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rat circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Rat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Brown.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Rat, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Rat against the cage but Rat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Rat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rat throws a one two combo.
Rat throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Rat ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
James Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rat slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
It appears Rat was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Rat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Rat!
Post fight, Mac Rat took to the microphone: 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!'.

Event: Trash boys 9
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Chong Ho.
Chong Ho misses with a head kick.
Chong Ho throws a one two combo.
Chong Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chong Ho works Kingston's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Chong Ho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Chong Ho pushes Kingston off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chong Ho as he jumps to the side.
Chong Ho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chong Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chong Ho digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
Chong Ho tries to clinch up.
Chong Ho misses with the combination. #TD#
Kingston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chong Ho's half guard.#ES2#
Chong Ho kicks off Kingston and gets to his feet. #T1#
Kingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Kingston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chong Ho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chong Ho prevents Kingston from improving position. #SUB#
Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to get an arm triangle but Chong Ho is defending well.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Chong Ho stops Kingston from passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Kingston has an Americana. Chong Ho didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kingston is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kingston hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alaric Kingston!

Event: Trash Boys 8
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crunch! Franco slams his shin into Snapper's torso.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snapper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Snapper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franco napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Snapper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Snapper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Snapper has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Franco is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Snapper yanks on the arm and Franco is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Snapper.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bingo Snapper!

Event: Trash Boys 7
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nak Muay moves into range and clinches up with Berkman.
Berkman pushes off an throws an elbow but Nak Muay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nak Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Nak Muay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Barry Berkman has been cut.
Nak Muay lands a nice elbow.
Berkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berkman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nak Muay prevents Berkman from breaking the clinch.
Nak Muay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkman avoids it.
Berkman tries to break free but Nak Muay pushes him back against the cage.
Berkman is trying to push Nak Muay away but Nak Muay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berkman tries to break the clinch but Nak Muay is controlling the position.
Nak Muay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berkman tries to break the clinch but Nak Muay is controlling the position.
Berkman has had enough of the clinch but Nak Muay keeps him there for the moment.
Berkman is looking to break free of the clinch but Nak Muay has double underhooks.
Nak Muay lands an elbow inside.
Nak Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Barry Berkman's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Berkman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nak Muay has him pressed against the cage.
Berkman wants to break free but Nak Muay has control.
Nak Muay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berkman.
Nak Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Berkman tries to break free but Nak Muay pushes him back against the cage.
Nak Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Nak Muay prevents Berkman from breaking the clinch.
Berkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berkman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nak Muay has him pressed against the cage.
Berkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Berkman has had enough of the clinch but Nak Muay keeps him there for the moment.
Berkman tries to circle away but Nak Muay has him pinned against the cage.
Berkman is trying to push Nak Muay away but Nak Muay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nak Muay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berkman.
Berkman tries to break the clinch but Nak Muay is controlling the position.
Nak Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berkman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nak Muay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nak Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Berkman is breathing heavily.#T2#
Berkman tries to circle away but Nak Muay has him pinned against the cage.
Nak Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Nak Muay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berkman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Nak Muay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nak Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berkman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nak Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Nak Muay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Barry Berkman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Berkman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Barry Berkman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nak Muay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berkman's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Nak Muay!

Event: Trash Boys 7
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chong Ho swivels and escapes.
Schlub wants to clinch up but Chong Ho keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Chong Ho misses.
Chong Ho throws a right hand that Schlub ducks under and follows up with a left that Schlub also avoids with ease.
Chong Ho lands a nice looking body kick.
Chong Ho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schlub lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chong Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlub circles away quickly and effectively.
Chong Ho scores with a spinning back kick!
Schlub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schlub is looking to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Schlub has eaten all the pies!
Schlub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong Ho as he avoids it easily.
Chong Ho lands a head kick! #TD2#
Chong Ho gets caught napping as Schlub dives in and scores a takedown. Chong Ho manages to retain guard.#ES#
Chong Ho kicks Schlub off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Schlub gets tackled into the cage by Chong Ho. Chong Ho maintains the clinch.
Come on Schlub - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Chong Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Schlub has double underhooks.
Schlub tries a body shot but Chong Ho blocks it.
Chong Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schlub has him pressed against the cage.
Schlub doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schlub presses Chong Ho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schlub misses with a punch to the body.
Schlub struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong Ho controls his hands.
Schlub works on Chong Ho's body with a couple of short punches.
Chong Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chong Ho prevents a body shot from Schlub.
Schlub lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Schlub tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong Ho's elbow.
Chong Ho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chong Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chong Ho blocks the elbow strike.
Schlub misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schlub misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Schlub has double underhooks. #BC#
Chong Ho breaks the clinch.
Chong Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schlub let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schlub with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chong Ho counters with a left and a right that stings Schlub.
Ben Chong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlub.
Schlub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
Schlub darts in and clinches Chong Ho up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Schlub. #TD2#
Schlub wants the takedown. Chong Ho is fighting it off but Schlub persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chong Ho's guard against the cage.
Chong Ho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schlub manages to pass to side control.
Chong Ho is breathing heavily.#REVR##SU2#
Schlub decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Schlub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schlub gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Chong Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Schlub.
Schlub digs a right hand underneath Chong Ho's ribcage. Chong Ho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schlub is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chong Ho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schlub pushes Chong Ho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chong Ho can't break the clinch.
Chong Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlub works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schlub goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schlub controlling the action here for a moment.
Chong Ho blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Chong Ho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schlub fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Chong Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chong Ho is trying to break the clinch but Schlub is controlling him.
Schlub tries to work over Chong Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Schlub has double underhooks.
Schlub misses with a body punch.
Schlub misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlub struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong Ho controls his hands.
Schlub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chong Ho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schlub drives through and clinches with Chong Ho against the cage.
Schlub lands a nice shot to the body.
Schlub misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Chong Ho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schlub is defending well for now.
Schlub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schlub misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schlub lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chong Ho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schlub trying to land knees to the body.
Schlub tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong Ho's elbow.
Schlub misses with an elbow strike.
Schlub tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong Ho's elbow.
Schlub pushes Chong Ho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Schlub struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong Ho controls his hands.
Schlub taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Schlub tries to throw a body punch but Chong Ho avoids it by throwing Schlub back against the cage.
Schlub misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Chong Ho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chong Ho avoiding damage as Schlub throws knees to the body.
Schlub slows down the pace here.
Schlub is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ben Chong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlub.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schlub.
Chong Ho wants to break free but Schlub has control.
Chong Ho wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Schlub tries to score a body lock takedown but Chong Ho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schlub lands a shoulder strike.
Schlub is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schlub keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chong Ho's efforts to push away.#BC#
Chong Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Chong Ho. Those never looked like landing.
Schlub tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chong Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Schlub fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chong Ho to the ground. Schlub is now in Chong Ho's guard.#ES#
Chong Ho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schlub is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brendan Schlub seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlub lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schlub tries a body shot but Chong Ho blocks it. #T4#
Schlub just leaning against Chong Ho, taking a breather.
Schlub fails to pull guard.
Chong Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schlub tries a body shot but Chong Ho blocks it.
Schlub struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong Ho controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schlub.
Schlub prevents the takedown attempt.
Schlub leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chong Ho prevents a body shot from Schlub.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Chong Ho has Schlub pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chong Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schlub tumbling to the mat - Chong Ho dives into Schlub's guard.#ES2#
Schlub has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chong Ho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Schlub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Chong Ho.
Chong Ho misses with the combination.
Ben Chong Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Chong Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Schlub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong Ho jabs Schlub right on the nose. Schlub blinks but takes it well.
Schlub shoots in but Chong Ho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chong Ho throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Schlub moves into the clinch.
Schlub lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chong Ho or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Schlub won't allow it.
Schlub blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Chong Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chong Ho lands a jab.
Chong Ho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chong Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Chong Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Schlub.
Chong Ho throws a big counter combination but Schlub scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schlub wants to clinch up but Chong Ho keeps it at a distance.
Schlub defending well as Chong Ho loads up on a big left hand.
Schlub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chong Ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schlub closes the distance and clinches.
Chong Ho is trying to break the clinch but Schlub is controlling him.
Schlub is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Schlub.
Schlub lands a nice elbow.
Schlub misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Chong Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Schlub moves into the clinch.
Schlub will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chong Ho up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schlub just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chong Ho's brow.
A body shot lands from Schlub.
Schlub tries to work over Chong Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chong Ho tries to circle away but Schlub has him pinned against the cage.
Schlub lands a left hand.
Schlub lands a shot to the body.
Schlub tries a body shot but Chong Ho blocks it.
Schlub comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Schlub - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Chong Ho tries to break the clinch but Schlub is controlling the position.
Schlub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schlub tries a body shot but Chong Ho blocks it.
Chong Ho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schlub is defending well.
Schlub goes for a takedown attempt but Chong Ho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schlub misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Chong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Schlub.
Chong Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schlub.
Schlub moves out of range as Chong Ho strikes.#CL2#
Schlub rushes Chong Ho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Schlub as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schlub. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Chong Ho has been cut.
Schlub is pushing Chong Ho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Chong Ho takes an elbow to the temple.
Schlub struggles to land a body shot inside as Chong Ho controls his hands.
Chong Ho tries to break free but Schlub pushes him back against the cage.
Schlub lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schlub tries a body shot but Chong Ho blocks it.
Schlub tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chong Ho's elbow.
Schlub misses with a body punch.
Chong Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schlub is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Schlub.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Schlub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schlub has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Schlub!

Event: Trash Boys 6
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a leg kick
letting Andersen counter with a right hand.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco feints and then cracks Andersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersen down.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco. #ROC#Franco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Franco throws a head kick that Andersen semi-blocks.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Franco.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Andersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen lands with a good body shot.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Andersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andersen instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Franco misses with a body punch. #T2##BC#
Andersen breaks from the clinch.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the body.
Andersen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franco backs up against the cage.
Franco lands a high kick!
Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andersen.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Andersen does no damage. #CL#
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.#BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch.
Andersen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco looks winded!
Andersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Andersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andersen defends well and Franco ends up having to push Andersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franco tries to score with a low kick but Andersen moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco throws a fast counter high kick but Andersen manages to duck under it in time.
Andersen throws a one two combo.
Andersen throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andersen connects with the punch.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersen finish him?
Andersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Andersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franco.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nadeem Andersen is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersen.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Andersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Franco. Franco obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco misses with a head kick.
It looked like Andersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco lands with a slapping head kick.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Andersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Andersen pushes him off.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersen sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Andersen tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Andersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersen tries to avoid it.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco thows a body kick. Andersen tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Franco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Franco throws a body kick that misses
and Andersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersen lands a really nice looking cross but Franco seems unphased.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersen but Andersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco shoots and misses
and Andersen counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Andersen to acknowledge the strikes.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Andersen jabs at Franco's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersen.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Franco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersen is able to avoid easily.
Andersen throws a combination. Franco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersen swivels and escapes.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Franco with the inside leg kick.
Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersen tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Franco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersen is out of range and Franco settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws an off balance right hand
and Andersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.#T1#
Franco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco. #CL#
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.#BC#
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Franco!
Franco swings for the body but Andersen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andersen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Franco.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco tries to move into range but Andersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersen with a jab.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersen avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage. #T3#
Franco avoiding damage as Andersen throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good jab.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Andersen wants to clinch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Andersen misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Franco clinches. #BC2#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to bum rush Andersen with a series of wild strikes but Andersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Franco throws a nice head kick! #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy body kick from Franco
and Andersen counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Andersen tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range. #T2#
Andersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen tries to clinch up.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersen misses with a body shot.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Andersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franco. Franco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Franco tenderised Andersen's leg. Andersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franco throws a low kick but Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Andersen gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Andersen blocks a head kick by Franco.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Andersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andersen's head.
Andersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersen is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Andersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Franco gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadeem Andersen had his way with Chad Franco in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Andersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Andersen as he checks the leg kick.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco wants to clinch up but Andersen keeps it at a distance.
Andersen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Andersen moves away and avoids it.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Andersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco scores with a head kick. Andersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andersen misses with a combination
and Franco counters with a one-two to the body.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersen swinging wildly here. #T2#
Andersen moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco lands a body punch. #BC#
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco is looking to slow Andersen down with leg kicks.
Andersen works over Franco's head and body with a nice combination.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Franco throws a head kick but Andersen moves out of range.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andersen with a nice cross.
Andersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andersen wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Franco counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen stuffs the takedown.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Andersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chad Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Franco with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Franco.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersen.
Andersen tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Nadeem Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadeem Andersen!
Nadeem Andersen is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nadeem Andersen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Trash Boys 6
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown looks for the body kick but Lima saw that one coming.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Lima sprawls well.#TD2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Lima has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lima off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #T1#
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Lima stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Brown pushes Lima off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad. #T2#
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lima avoids it really well and circles away.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Lima tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Lima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Lima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Lima leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Brown. #CL2#
Lima rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
James Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Lima gets a clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Lima won't allow it.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Lima keeps him there for the moment.
Lima landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Lima has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lima trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
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!
Lima working away.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lima is controlling him well.#SU2#
Lima stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown throws a push kick but Lima slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Brown lands a head kick that stumbles Lima and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Lima is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Brown will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown is stalking Lima. Lima circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Brown, and it's lights out! Lima really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Brown!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Kurosawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacDonald did well to prevent Kurosawa getting side control.
Still in half guard, Kurosawa seems content to control.
Let's hope that Kurosawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kurosawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kurosawa wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa stalling. #SU2#
Kurosawa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows MacDonald to get to his feet. #T1#
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Kurosawa sprawls well.
MacDonald goes for a double leg but Kurosawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurosawa continues to drive forward.
Kurosawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Kurosawa finds it's target.
Kurosawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurosawa's waist but Kurosawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDonald off to one side.
Kurosawa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurosawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurosawa avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Kurosawa moved out of range nicely.
Kurosawa cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosawa swivels and escapes.
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Kurosawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kurosawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass MacDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
MacDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Training Centre that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2##SU2#
Kurosawa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacDonald, up you get!
Kurosawa with a hook.
Jab by Kurosawa.
MacDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurosawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosawa.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosawa lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosawa throws a one two combo.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosawa defends it nicely.#TD2#
MacDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Kurosawa postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Kurosawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
MacDonald has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
MacDonald has an active guard here but Kurosawa has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
MacDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kurosawa passes into side control!#SU2#
Kurosawa decides to stand back up. Kurosawa steps back and let's MacDonald get back to his feet.#TD#
MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurosawa did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.#ES2#
Kurosawa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacDonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Kurosawa back against the cage.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Kurosawa has clasped his hands together around MacDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kurosawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Kurosawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosawa is staying tight to MacDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kurosawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurosawa as he jumps to the side.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Kurosawa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kurosawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conor MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald 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.
Kurosawa lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Kurosawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kurosawa is in MacDonald's guard.
Kurosawa is stalling in the full guard.
Kurosawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kurosawa lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurosawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
MacDonald working for a triangle but Kurosawa defends it easily.
Kurosawa is stalling in the full guard.
Takeru Kurosawa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurosawa is continuing to stall.#SUB#
MacDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Kurosawa to get to half guard.
Kurosawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Kurosawa decides to return to a standing position.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kurosawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacDonald!
The referee asks Kurosawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kurosawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kurosawa is breathing heavily.
MacDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
MacDonald seems a little lost for a moment, as Kurosawa dominates the positioning.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kurosawa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kurosawa controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kurosawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacDonald is surviving well by controlling Kurosawa's body position as best he can.
MacDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurosawa working MacDonald over with strikes here.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Kurosawa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacDonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacDonald shrugs it off. #T4#
MacDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Kurosawa has taken his back - oops!
Kurosawa scores with punches from the back.
MacDonald wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kurosawa is working for a rear naked choke. MacDonald is not defending it well and Kurosawa has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! MacDonald refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of MacDonald's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeru Kurosawa!

Event: Trash Boys 5
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nurmagotaptap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berkman is trying to defend but Nurmagotaptap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagotaptap drops an elbow to the side of Berkman's head. #SUB2#
Nurmagotaptap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berkman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Berkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagotaptap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagotaptap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berkman can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagotaptap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagotaptap prevents Berkman from improving his position.
Berkman is trying to stand.
Nurmagotaptap slips a nice elbow through Berkman's hands, connecting with Berkman's forehead.#T1#
Nurmagotaptap working the head and body with strikes.
Berkman is trying to stand back up but Nurmagotaptap is controlling him
Berkman has hold of Nurmagotaptap's hands but Nurmagotaptap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Berkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berkman pushes Nurmagotaptap off looking to stand but Nurmagotaptap dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Berkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagotaptap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkman missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurmagotaptap winds up and cracks Berkman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Berkman tries to kick Nurmagotaptap off but Nurmagotaptap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagotaptap is nestled in close to Berkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagotaptap connects with a nice short shot to Berkman's temple. #ES#
Berkman has one foot on Nurmagotaptap's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Nurmagotaptap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berkman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berkman is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagotaptap connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Berkman is rocked!#SUB2#
Nurmagotaptap is working to tighten his grip on Berkman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Berkman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nurmagotaptap is really squeezing tight and eventually Berkman passes out! Nurmagotaptap breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
Khabitch Nurmagotaptap is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Trash Boys 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Emelianenko feints the counter takedown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Emelianenko controlling the positon.
Brown wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brown taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalabib Emelianenko!
Khalabib Emelianenko is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Trash Boys 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamcock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamcock duly obliges.
Bones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Shamcock.
Shamcock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shamcock works over Bones's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Bones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shamcock is trying to defend but Bones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bones looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamcock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bones has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shamcock can't escape the position.
Shamcock is working hard here to advance position.
Bones controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Shamcock tries to hold on but Bones postures up.
Shamcock regains half guard.
Shamcock is pressing down on Bones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shamcock wants to stand and escape but Bones is having none of it.
Shamcock trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bones lands a couple of digs.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Shamcock blocks nicely.
Bones won't allow Shamcock to sweep him here. #T2#
Shamcock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bones has passed into side control.
Shamcock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Shamcock's face as Bones controls the position.
Shamcock is not content to let Bones control the position.
Shamcock is trying to work for a sweep but Bones has mounted him!
Shamcock is trying to escape the mount.
Shamcock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Shamcock tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Bones is working for a guillotine from mount but Shamcock frees his head quite easily.
Bones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shamcock to take his back!
Shamcock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shamcock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #ES#
Shamcock bucks up and throws Bones to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A nice combination there by Shamcock.
Shamcock throws a push kick but Bones slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Bones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamcock misses with a combination
letting Bones counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Shamcock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamcock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Shamcock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bones throws a leg kick but Shamcock checks it.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamcock tries to sprawl out of it but Bones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamcock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ken Shamcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Bones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamcock keeps Bones at a distance using the push kick.
Shamcock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ken Shamcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamcock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamcock duly obliges.
Bones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamcock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamcock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shamcock scores with a three punch combo!
Bones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bones walks into a stiff left hand from Shamcock.#ROC#Bones is rocked!
Shamcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bones can do to turn this around?
Bones get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bones stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Shamcock runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Shamcock!
Jon Bones was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed, shit judging, Alex is a bummy bum.'.

Event: Trash boys 3
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jablomi forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jablomi is defended easily by Franco.#CL2#
Franco rushes Jablomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Jablomi wants a takedown.
Franco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jablomi up against the cage.
Jablomi has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. 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.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Jablomi has him pressed against the cage.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablomi. #T1#
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jablomi blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco tries to work over Jablomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Franco breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Franco pushes Jablomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jablomi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
Jablomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franco fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Jablomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Franco looking to control. #T2##SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Jablomi defends easily. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jablomi defends well.
Jablomi being controlled here momentarily.
Franco wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position. #T3#
Franco is trying to control the position but Jablomi postures up. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Jablomi defends easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Jablomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jablomi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.#T4#
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jablomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
Jablomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jablomi has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Jablomi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franco has hold of Jablomi's hands but Jablomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Franco has one foot on Jablomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jablomi shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jablomi is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franco goes for a double leg but Jablomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jablomi continues to drive forward.
Jablomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Franco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Franco drives through and clinches with Jablomi against the cage.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Jablomi avoids it by throwing Franco back against the cage.
Jablomi wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Jablomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Jablomi's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jablomi gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jablomi's best efforts.
Franco tries to kick Jablomi off but Jablomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jablomi seems content to control.
Franco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jablomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Jablomi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet. #SUB2#
Franco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jablomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jablomi postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Jablomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jablomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jablomi defends well and Franco ends up having to push Jablomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jablomi avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jablomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Jablomi moves out of range easily.
Jablomi wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jablomi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Franco trying to remain calm as Jablomi controls from the top position.
Franco throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jablomi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jablomi scores with a takedown into Franco's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Franco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Jablomi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco trying to remain calm as Jablomi controls from the top position.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Jablomi drags him back down.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco is being controlled here.
Franco is trying to buck Jablomi off.
Franco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jablomi's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomi is nestled in close to Franco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jablomi trying to control the pace. #T1#
Franco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jablomi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jablomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Franco working for a triangle but Jablomi defends it easily. #SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chad Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jablomi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jablomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Jablomi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jablomi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jablomi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Franco controls Jablomi momentarily but Jablomi frees himself.
Jablomi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franco wants to stand but Jablomi is controlling the position.
Jablomi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jablomi with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Jablomi is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haywood Jablomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jablomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jablomi.
Jablomi goes for a double leg but Franco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franco continues to drive forward.
Franco looks for a takedown but Jablomi sprawls well.
Franco connects with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Franco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jablomi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Franco is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jablomi dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Franco!
After winning the bout, Chad Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kurosawa rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kurosawa pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Kurosawa has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosawa goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurosawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
A punch combination from Kurosawa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosawa lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Kurosawa.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurosawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz tries to clinch but Kurosawa is having none of it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Diaz forces Kurosawa back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosawa won't allow it.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Kurosawa manages to break the clinch.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!#T2#
Kurosawa lands a brutal head kick. Diaz looks out on his feet and Kurosawa throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Takeru Kurosawa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosawa scores with a one two! Smackhead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurosawa jabs at Smackhead's body.
Smackhead looks winded!
Kurosawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurosawa clobbers Smackhead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurosawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosawa stuns Smackhead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurosawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosawa tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kurosawa clinches up with Smackhead and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kurosawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smackhead moves forwards but Kurosawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Smackhead is rocked!#T1#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kurosawa! Smackhead is out on his feet! Kurosawa rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smackhead is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smackhead is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeru Kurosawa!

Event: Trash Boys 2
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berkman but Berkman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berkman misses with the combination. #CL2#
Berkman clinches up against the cage.
Berkman is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berkman.
Berkman throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Berkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berkman darts in trying to clinch
and De La Cunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Barry Berkman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman throws a front kick aimed at De La Cunt's knee but De La Cunt avoids it well. #CL2#
Berkman closes the distance and clinches.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De La Cunt avoids it.#BC2#
Berkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berkman stalling.
De La Cunt blocks an elbow strike.
Berkman throws an elbow that misses.
Berkman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berkman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
De La Cunt breaks the clinch.
Berkman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De La Cunt checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Berkman closes the distance and clinches.
De La Cunt blocks an elbow strike.
De La Cunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berkman smiles and moves away.
De La Cunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berkman. #CL2#
Berkman clinches up against the cage.
De La Cunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berkman walks away with a smile on his face. De La Cunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar De La Cunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Berkman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barry Berkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman misses with a double jab
and De La Cunt counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Berkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Cunt scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berkman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Berkman is fighting off a takedown attempt but De La Cunt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berkman to the mat. Berkman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
De La Cunt throwing strikes but missing.
Berkman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De La Cunt is now in half guard.
Berkman wants to control but De La Cunt is keeping busy. #T3#
Berkman is trying to stand up here but De La Cunt is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Berkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berkman pushes De La Cunt off looking to stand but De La Cunt dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Berkman kicks off De La Cunt and gets to his feet.
Berkman misses with a hook.#TD#
De La Cunt feints and as Berkman raises his hands in defense, De La Cunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berkman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Berkman looking for a triangle here. De La Cunt is fighting it but it looks tight! Berkman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, De La Cunt is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Berkman!
Barry Berkman is the new welterweight champion!
Barry Berkman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Trash Boys 2
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Rat both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Rat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rat is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Rat controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to escape.
Brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Rat passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Rat prevents Brown from escaping the position.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Rat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rat working away.
Rat is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown pushes Rat off looking to stand but Rat dives back in and keeps control.
Rat wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Rat prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown dives in and grabs Rat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rat pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Rat moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown looks to land a combination but Rat avoids it well. #T3#
Rat moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Rat coming out on top.#CL2#
Rat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rat has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rat looks winded!#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rat moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rat shoots in but no luck this time.
Rat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Rat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rat blocks the body kick.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
James Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Rat.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Rat avoids it.#T4#
Brown thows a body kick. Rat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Rat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rat.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Rat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries for a takedown but Rat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Rat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rat avoids the head kick by Brown.
Rat shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Rat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Rat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Rat moves into the clinch.
Brown letting Rat take a breather here.
Rat is trying to stall. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rat tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rat to the ground. Rat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rat tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown lunges at Rat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rat's hand.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Rat tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brown dives in and grabs Rat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rat pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Rat. Rat gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a push kick but Rat slaps the foot to one side.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Rat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Rat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Brown is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
Brown tries to kick Rat off but Rat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Brown pushes Rat off and gets back to his feet.
James Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries for a takedown but Rat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown feints and then cracks Rat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rat down.
Rat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.#T3#
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Rat gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. #TD2#
Brown gets caught napping as Rat dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rat's guard. #REVR#
Rat seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown won't allow Rat to sweep him here.
Rat has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wanted to stand there but Rat had control of the position. #T4#
Rat keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Rat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown is looking to stand up but Rat won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Rat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks. #TD2#
Rat scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown is wriggling around but Rat manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Brown is trying to stand back up but Rat is controlling him
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.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rat is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rat is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well. #T1#
Brown is looking to control Rat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rat prevents Brown from standing back up.
Rat wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rat stops Brown from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown pushes Rat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##ES#
Brown throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Brown dives in and grabs Rat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rat pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rat off to one side.
Brown throws a right hand that Rat ducks under and follows up with a left that Rat also avoids with ease.
Brown leaves Rat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Rat.#TD2#
Rat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rat is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Brown wants to stand up but Rat is controlling him.
Rat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rat throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying to keep Rat in close.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but James Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Rat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Rat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown fails with the takedown.
Rat darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Rat into the cage.
James Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Rat.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to land a combination but Rat avoids it well. #TD2#
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rat prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Rat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Rat forces his way into half guard.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rat prevents Brown from standing back up.
Brown controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Rat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rat is working for a submission of some sort.
Rat stops Brown from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Rat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#T3#
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rat on his heels. He'll look to pass Rat's guard now, I'm sure.
Rat looking for a sweep. Not yet Rat, not yet. #SU#
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rat, up you get!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Rat pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown tries to bum rush Rat with a series of wild strikes but Rat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##ES#
Brown manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rat tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Rat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rat defends well and Brown ends up having to push Rat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Brown had his way with Mac Rat in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Rat avoids the head kick by Brown.
Nice takedown defense from Rat. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Rat, which made it look bad.
Rat shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Rat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Rat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. 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.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Rat shrugs it off though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No luck for Rat with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Rat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Rat moved away.#TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Rat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rat won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown looking to control. #SU2#
Rat gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown shoots in but Rat avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Rat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Rat ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Rat throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Rat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown tries to escape but Rat is in control.
Rat controlling from side mount. #T3#
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Rat drags him back down.
Mac Rat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Rat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rat is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rat is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rat, up you get! #TD#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rat did well to prevent Brown getting side control.#ES2#
Rat kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Rat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rat tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rat moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Rat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rat at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Brown!
James Brown is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Mac Rat had this to say: 'Well, guess I'll go back to tweeting'.

Event: Trash Boys 2
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob throws a leg kick but Shamcock checks it.
Shamcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamcock lands with a nice body punch.
Rob scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Shamcock clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rob breaks the clinch.
Rob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Healthy Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamcock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rob throws a front kick that sends Shamcock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rob throws a head kick that misses.
Rob avoids a kick to the body.
Shamcock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rob lands a head kick. Shamcock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shamcock checks the leg kick.
Shamcock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamcock misses with a wild combination.
Rob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamcock to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Shamcock looks to land a combination. Rob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shamcock tries to bum rush Rob with a series of wild strikes but Rob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rob.
Shamcock cracks Rob with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rob.
Rob tries to land a front kick but Shamcock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ken Shamcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamcock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt.
Rob is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Shamcock.
Rob ducks right into an uppercut from Shamcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Shamcock scores with a four punch combination!
Rob looks for the body kick but Shamcock saw that one coming.
Shamcock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamcock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamcock duly obliges. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rob.
As Rob backs off Shamcock throws a huge counter combo but Rob manages to avoid it all.
Shamcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamcock.
Rob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob lands a head kick. Shamcock smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Shamcock moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shamcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamcock misses with a double jab.
Shamcock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rob.
Rob wants to slow Shamcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Rob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Shamcock both land. Nice combination.
Shamcock cracks Rob with a good jab.
Shamcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Shamcock.
Shamcock lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Rob throws a head kick that misses.
Shamcock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rob on the side of the head.
Rob with a nice calf kick.
Rob throws a head kick that Shamcock semi-blocks.
Shamcock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamcock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rob tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamcock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rob.
Shamcock stalks Rob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rob's face. Rob staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Rob.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamcock misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamcock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamcock throws a series of punches but Rob avoids them all with ease.
Rob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Shamcock.
Shamcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rob!
A nice combination there by Shamcock.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shamcock tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Shamcock moves out of range of the body kick from Rob.
Shamcock is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shamcock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rob eats them both and turns towards Shamcock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamcock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamcock.
No luck for Rob with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Healthy Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamcock.
Donk. Rob catches Shamcock right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Shamcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob throws a looping overhand right but Shamcock ducks down to avoid it.
Rob keeps the fight on the outside.
Rob keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rob throws a head kick that misses.
Rob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rob motions for Shamcock to come forward. Rob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamcock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rob throws a leg kick but Shamcock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rob shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamcock tries to sprawl out of it but Rob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamcock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamcock.
A head kick misses from Rob.
Rob misses with a kick to the body.
Rob tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamcock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rob eats them both and turns towards Shamcock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamcock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shamcock avoids the head kick by Rob.
Shamcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamcock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamcock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rob eats them both and turns towards Shamcock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Shamcock both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Shamcock closes the distance and clinches.
Rob is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamcock is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Healthy Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Shamcock manages to break the clinch.
Shamcock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Shamcock closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Shamcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamcock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ken Shamcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamcock throws a one two combo.
Shamcock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Shamcock.
Shamcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamcock.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamcock's sensitive parts.
Shamcock pushes Rob away with a front kick.
Shamcock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rob throws the kick towards the body but Shamcock avoids it.
Shamcock walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Shamcock.
Rob throws a body shot but no joy.
Ken Shamcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamcock.
Rob thows a body kick. Shamcock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rob shoots in and drives through. Shamcock sprawls well.
Shamcock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamcock throws a right hand that Rob ducks under and follows up with a left that Rob also avoids with ease.
Rob avoids the body shot from Shamcock.
Shamcock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Shamcock moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shamcock - that will leave a mark!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamcock!
Rob tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamcock throws a combination. Rob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Shamcock closes the distance and clinches.
Rob taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Shamcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rob. Shamcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamcock lands a jab-cross combination.
Rob throws a sloppy head kick and Shamcock moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamcock.#T4#
Shamcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rob misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shamcock. Those never looked like landing.
Rob scores with a head kick.
Shamcock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rob backs up against the cage.
Shamcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shamcock blocks a head kick by Rob.
Shamcock connects with the punch.
Shamcock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shamcock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamcock lands a two punch combo.
Rob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamcock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rob.
Rob ducks right into an uppercut from Shamcock.
Sloppy strikes from Shamcock. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick there by Rob.
Shamcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Rob.
Shamcock lands a jab.
Shamcock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamcock throws a combination. Rob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shamcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rob lands a leg kick that knocks Shamcock off balance momentarily.
Rob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamcock cracks Rob with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Rob, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob throws a nice head kick!
Shamcock lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rob throws a sloppy head kick and Shamcock moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Shamcock clinches up with Rob and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shamcock has clasped his hands together around Rob's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Rob sneaks out the side door and pushes Shamcock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamcock throws a right hand that Rob ducks under and follows up with a left that Rob also avoids with ease.
Rob throws a head kick but Shamcock moves out of range.
Shamcock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rob throws a head kick but Shamcock moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamcock.
An inside leg kick lands from Rob.
Shamcock avoids a kick to the body.
Rob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamcock stalks Rob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rob's face. Rob staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamcock.
Rob misses the jab.
Shamcock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Healthy Rob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rob misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamcock lands with a nice combination. Rob backs away looking to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamcock blocks the leg kick.
Rob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamcock throws a one two combo.
Shamcock swinging wildly here.
Rob swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rob cracks Shamcock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rob looks to throw the jab but Shamcock is out of range.
Rob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamcock looks to land a combination but Rob avoids it well.
Rob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamcock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Shamcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamcock.
Rob throws a jab when Shamcock was well out of range.#CL2#
Shamcock drives through and clinches with Rob against the cage.
Rob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamcock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rob can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Healthy Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shamcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamcock works over Rob's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Shamcock misses.
Shamcock moves out of range as Rob throws a body kick.
Shamcock misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
That kick from Rob tenderised Shamcock's leg. Shamcock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rob thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamcock.
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!
Rob looks for the body kick but Shamcock saw that one coming.
Shamcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rob throws a shot to the body.
Rob throws a sloppy head kick and Shamcock moves out of range easily.
Shamcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamcock is looking to clinch but Rob is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Rob.
Shamcock cracks Rob with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Rob.
Shamcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rob lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamcock throws out a powerful jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rob. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shamcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ken Shamcock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shamcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shamcock!
Healthy Rob spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, it's not like I really wanted to fight anyways. My opponent is racist so-.'.

Event: Trash Boys 2
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis. #ES#
Franco pushes Davis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Franco. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco scores with a push kick.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis looks winded!
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franco. That's going to slow Davis down. #T2##CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Davis counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Davis digs a good hook to Franco's body.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Franco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franco defends it well.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Franco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Franco darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco. #TD2#
Davis drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Davis is trying to control the position but Franco postures up.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Franco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Franco.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Franco is working Davis over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco avoiding damage.
Davis tries to pull guard but Franco holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Franco leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Franco has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chad Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Franco manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Franco drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Franco throws a counter high kick but Davis was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Chad Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis wants to clinch
and Franco counters with a big head kick but Davis shrugs it off.
Franco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Franco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis. #T4#
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Davis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis passes into half guard. #ES#
Franco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Franco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Franco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Franco stands up from Davis's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Franco pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis feints the counter takedown.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Franco clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Franco to work.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Davis is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chad Franco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Franco counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Davis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franco or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Franco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franco shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Franco scores with a head kick.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franco somewhat.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
Davis tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Franco!
After winning the bout, Chad Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Romeo Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thots are evil its an L i can get better'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Essential connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosawa throws out a loose jab but Essential uses good head movement to avoid it.
Essential wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Essential scores with a punch to the head.
Kurosawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Essential tries to sprawl out of it but Kurosawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Essential manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Essential tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosawa manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Essential throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosawas head.
Kurosawa goes for a takedown attempt but Essential pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Essential has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essential lands a shot to the body.
Essential misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Essential scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kurosawa has Essential pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Essential manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quintessential Essential has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Kurosawa.
Essential lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
Essential throws a head punch that misses.
Essential lands a shoulder strike.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Essential has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Essential.
Kurosawa blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kurosawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa digs a good hook to Essential's body.
Essential with a nice cross.
Essential dances in with a quick combination. Kurosawa is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Essential snaps Kurosawa's head back. Kurosawa stumbles backwards against the cage. Essential steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kurosawa's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kurosawa just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quintessential Essential!

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