Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Preston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Preston looking to sit in guard and control but Paco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Preston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Preston trying to control the position.
Paco stays in close to Preston's body and controls the position.
Paco continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Preston has Paco pulled in close to control his posture.
Paco tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Preston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paco defends it easily.
Preston keeping full guard, as Paco tries to pass.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Preston striking off his back but it's not causing Paco any problems. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paco lands with an overhand left.
Paco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paco misses with an uppercut
and Preston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Preston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paco missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Preston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paco lands a really nice looking cross but Preston seems unphased.
Paco lands with an uppercut that bounces Preston off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Paco misses. #T3#
Paco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rico Paco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paco misses with a wild body shot.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paco throws out the jab.
Preston throws a counter combo.
Paco cracks Preston with an open hand slap.
Paco lands an overhand right.
Preston avoids the body shot from Paco. #CL2#
Paco tries to keep at a distance but Preston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Preston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paco can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Paco lands a hook that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Paco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston fails to pull guard.
Preston looking for a takedown.
Rico Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Preston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Preston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paco.
Preston moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paco.
Preston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rico Paco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston tries for a takedown but Paco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paco connects with a looping right hand.
Paco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Paco.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Paco.
Paco misses with a straight left.
Preston moves away from the strike by Paco.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paco. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Preston slips a straight right by Paco.
Paco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Paco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Preston tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Preston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Preston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Preston creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Paco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control.
Paco is holding Preston down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Preston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Paco struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Preston is trying to get an arm triangle but Paco is defending well.
Paco tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Preston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paco's legs.
Paco is not content to let Preston control the position.
Paco tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Preston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Preston's guard! Nice work there by Paco! #SUB2#
Preston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paco has picked Preston up and slammed him! Preston can't keep hold of the triangle and Paco manages to pass to side control!
Paco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?#T3#
Preston is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preston sneaks back into half guard.
Allan Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Preston wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston has his hands clasped together around Paco's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paco slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Preston 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#
Paco just misses with a punch to the body.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paco throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Paco misses with a looping right.
Preston shoots in but Paco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Paco misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
Preston tries for a takedown but Paco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rico Paco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Paco swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Paco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston throws a counter combo.
Preston takes one to the chin there.
Preston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Preston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Paco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paco with a jab.
Paco lands a jab to the head.
Paco scores with a jab to the body.
Paco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
Paco misses with a hook.
Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paco missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prestons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rico Paco is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Preston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paco scores with a punch to the head.
Paco lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Paco misses the target.
Paco lands a body shot.
Paco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paco defends it well.
Preston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paco.
Preston avoids the body shot from Paco.
Paco throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
Paco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Preston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paco punishes Preston's body with a nice straight punch.
Paco throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.
A big left from Preston misses.
Paco swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Preston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Preston thows a huge punch but Paco dodges it nicely.
Preston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paco's head. #T3#
Paco is doing well to control the position and prevent Preston from advancing to side control.
Paco manages to get to full guard.
Preston wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
Preston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paco pulls Preston in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses.
Paco is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paco looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Preston wants to counter the offense by Paco and move into the clinch position.
Allan Preston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paco misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Preston moves into the clinch.
Preston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paco misses with a punch on the inside.
Paco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paco misses with the head strike.
Paco swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Paco has him pressed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Paco!
Our winner, Rico Paco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Allan Preston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.

Event: WCF 105: Escalante vs Boudeaux
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Kyshenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kyshenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sinclair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sinclair trying to control the pace.
Sinclair prevents Kyshenko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kyshenko can't escape the position. #T1#
Kyshenko wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
Sinclair prevents Kyshenko from getting the reversal.
Sinclair landing strikes from the mount.
Kyshenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sinclair has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kyshenko's face.
Kyshenko tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Sinclair is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sinclair extends the arm and Kyshenko is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Sinclair!
An out of breath Anthony Sinclair thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Preston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Allan Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve connects with the punch.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Preston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Preston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve clobbers Preston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away. #T2#
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Preston's defenses.
Preston misses with a takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve misses with a hook. Preston ducked under it nicely.
Steve connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Preston at a distance.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage.
Preston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Steve.
Preston looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Preston looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Preston.
Steve scores with a body shot. #TD#
Preston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Preston is now in Steve's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston being controlled here momentarily.
Steve looking to control but Preston passes into half guard.
Steve desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Preston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Steve is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Preston. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Preston is rocked!
Preston takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Preston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve digs a good hook to Preston's body.
Preston leaves his chin hanging out and Steve seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Preston crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Allan Preston spoke after the fight, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.

Event: Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Norton.
Akinaga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norton's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norton lands a nice short elbow.
Norton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akinaga wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
Akinaga punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akinaga trying to hold on to Norton's head to control him but Norton postures up.
Norton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akinaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Norton stands up out of the half guard.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akinaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Norton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton looks for a takedown but Akinaga sprawls well.
Akinaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norton throws a hook but Akinaga blocks it.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norton lands a nice shot that snaps Akinaga's head back.
Akinaga loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Akinaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Akinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga connects with a crisp jab.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akinaga thuds a left hand into Norton's body.
Akinaga looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.#T2#
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Akinaga tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Akinaga controls his hands.
Akinaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akinaga is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Akinaga leaning against his opponent.
Norton is pushing Akinaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Akinaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton tries to pull guard but Akinaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Akinaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
I was talking to Akinaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akinaga is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
Akinaga tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akinaga smiles and moves away.
Kiso Akinaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Norton throws a push kick but Akinaga slaps the foot to one side.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akinaga lands a jab to the nose.
Norton tries to clinch up but Akinaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Akinaga works the jab nicely.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
Norton swings for the body but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Akinaga ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Akinaga jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akinaga lands a nice shot that snaps Norton's head back.
Jab, jab by Akinaga - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akinaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Akinaga does no damage.
Akinaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akinaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton throws a body punch but Akinaga moves out of range.
Norton shoots in for a double leg but Akinaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Akinaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Akinaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga digs a good hook to Norton's body.
Akinaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akinaga throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga! #CUT#It looks like Steve Norton has been cut.
Norton throws a low kick but Akinaga avoids it.
A slow jab from Akinaga misses its intended target.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Norton misses with a low kick.
A jab from Akinaga does it's job there.
Akinaga scores with the left hand. Norton knows he should have avoided that one.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Akinaga.#T1#
Norton blocks a jab.
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is looking to clinch but Akinaga is avoiding it.
Akinaga clobbers Norton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akinaga misses with a straight left.
Akinaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akinaga jabs at Norton's body.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akinaga tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Akinaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akinaga scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.#T2#
Akinaga takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Norton unleashes a big counter combination but Akinaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Akinaga circles away.
Akinaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Nice cross by Akinaga.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
Norton slips a jab from Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norton connects with a looping right hand.
Akinaga swinging wildly here.
Norton throws out a counter right but Akinaga avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akinaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akinaga takes one to the chin there.
Akinaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akinaga looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akinaga with a body shot.
Akinaga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norton.#CUT2#It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Akinaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norton finds it's way round the side to connect with Akinaga's head.
Norton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiso Akinaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Akinaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Norton is just out of range.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Akinaga moves out of range easily.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.#T4#
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Akinaga lands a jab to the nose.
Akinaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akinaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akinaga misses with a looping left.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton throws a head kick but Akinaga moves out of range. #CL2#
Norton pushes Akinaga up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akinaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
Norton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akinaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akinaga scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Akinaga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Norton defending well as Akinaga loads up on a big left hand.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Akinaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akinaga connects with a looping right hand.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
Akinaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga misses with a hook.
Akinaga tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Akinaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akinaga misses with a body shot.
Norton lands with a nice body punch.
Norton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Akinaga back into the cage.
Norton keeps control of Akinaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Akinaga with a jab.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akinaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Akinaga punishes Norton's body with a nice straight punch.
Norton with the inside leg kick.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Akinaga is out of range.
Akinaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Norton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akinaga has time to react.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Norton drags the fight down to the ground.
Norton working a defensive guard here.
Akinaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Akinaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Akinaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU#
Akinaga gets to his feet - Norton follows without any prompting.
Norton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akinaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akinaga ducks right into an uppercut from Norton.
Norton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
Akinaga lands a jab to Norton's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Akinaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinaga.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinaga manages to avoid it.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akinaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Akinaga jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akinaga.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akinaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norton has time to react.
Akinaga misses with a wild combination.
Akinaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akinaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Norton. Norton gets slowly back to his feet.
Akinaga with a hook.
Steve Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akinaga lands with a right hand.
Norton misses with the combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Akinaga!
A very excited looking Kiso Akinaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Steve Norton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'.

Event: ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Noeigati rushes Preston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Preston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noeigati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Preston's brow.
Noeigati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Noeigati tries to land a knee to the head but Preston blocks with his arms.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston is working for takedown but Noeigati is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Preston manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Noeigati has closed the distance and engaged Preston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Noeigati.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Noeigati's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right from Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Preston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noeigati walks away with a smile on his face. Preston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
Preston looks for the body kick but Noeigati saw that one coming.
Noeigati punishes Preston's body with a nice straight punch.
Noeigati with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Noeigati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Noeigati instigates a clinch.
Preston slowing the pace effectively.
Noeigati is pressed up against the cage. Preston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noeigati down to the mat. Noeigati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a crisp one two that drops Preston! Noeigati thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Preston to his feet! Preston is in big trouble!#ROC#Preston is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Noeigati drives through and clinches with Preston against the cage.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati presses Preston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Preston blocking some punches.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Preston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Preston manages to end up in side control.
Noeigati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Preston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Noeigati's face as Preston controls the position.
Noeigati is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noeigati tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
Noeigati won't allow Preston to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Preston misses.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noeigati sprawls well. Noeigati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noeigati swivels and escapes.#T1##CL#
Noeigati gets a clinch.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.
Noeigati gets through Preston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Preston dodges an elbow strike from Noeigati.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Preston is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noeigati.
Noeigati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Noeigati as the two fighters clinch.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noeigati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noeigati cracks Preston with a nice body shot.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preston's elbow.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noeigati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Preston has clasped his hands together around Noeigati's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Preston wants to control for a moment but Noeigati uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Noeigati is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noeigati avoid being mounted?
Preston wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Noeigati dominated that second 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!#R3#
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Preston.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Preston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noeigati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noeigati tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.
Preston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Preston has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Noeigati is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Preston yanks on the arm and Noeigati is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Preston.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan Preston!
A very excited looking Allan Preston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KoF:IW - Nakagawa x Satake
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sinclair moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sinclair. #TD2#
Pawlikowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sinclair is trying to keep Pawlikowski in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pawlikowski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Sinclair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pawlikowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlikowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pawlikowski is posturing up here but Sinclair has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pawlikowski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pawlikowski has to tap! Slick submission there by Sinclair!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Sinclair!
After winning the bout, Anthony Sinclair thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tsmfimsfnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling here. #BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsmfimsfnd's efforts to push away.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsmfimsfnd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Tsmfimsfnd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTsmfimsfnd.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton is working Tsmfimsfnd over against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norton.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Norton.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsmfimsfnd misses its target.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsmfimsfnd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Tsmfimsfnd counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Norton controls Tsmfimsfnd momentarily but Tsmfimsfnd frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tsmfimsfnd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norton can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Norton connects with a crisp jab.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton checks a low kick from Tsmfimsfnd.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries a body shot but Norton blocks it. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Norton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tsmfimsfnd uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsmfimsfnd throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Norton keeping full guard, as Tsmfimsfnd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton wants to stand up but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him. #ES2#
Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Norton has clasped his hands together around Tsmfimsfnd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to control Norton's posture but Norton avoids it.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Norton trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to take a breather but Norton is having none of it. #T3#
Norton is trying to stand up here but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him well. #ES2#
Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton has Tsmfimsfnd pressed against the cage.
Norton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Norton jumps into guard, dragging Tsmfimsfnd to the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling in the full guard.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Norton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsmfimsfnd's waist but Tsmfimsfnd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norton off to one side.
Steve Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Norton drops Tsmfimsfnd with a nice combination! Norton dives into Tsmfimsfnd's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Tsmfimsfnd is rocked!
Norton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Norton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Tsmfimsfnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton shoots in and drives through. Tsmfimsfnd sprawls well.
Tsmfimsfnd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Norton throws a head kick but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsmfimsfnd.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsmfimsfnd as he avoids it easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Tsmfimsfnd to work. #T2#
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Tsmfimsfnd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsmfimsfnd has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Tsmfimsfnd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norton!
Tsmfimsfnd tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
Norton is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Norton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norton is on top in guard.
Norton trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is working from the bottom. #T4#
Norton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve Norton has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsmfimsfnd on the side of the head.#CUT2#Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd.
I think Norton 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Norton!
A very excited looking Steve Norton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pleimelding.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pleimelding has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Two takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Pleimelding throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleimelding finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Two manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleimelding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pleimelding will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding drops his hands momentarily and Two takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samuel Pleimelding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleimelding shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
Pleimelding shoots for a takedown but Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pleimelding doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch.
Pleimelding drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage. #CL#
Two moves into the clinch.
Pleimelding jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Pleimelding gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pleimelding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pleimelding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Two has closed the distance and engaged Pleimelding in a clinch.
Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pleimelding is defending well for now.
Pleimelding wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two is trying to pull guard but Pleimelding turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pleimelding manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Two slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Two trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Two has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Two wants to get up but he can't break Pleimelding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pleimelding pulls Two in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Two wants to stand and escape but instead Pleimelding has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleimelding on the ground.
Pleimelding sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Two's guard.
Two trying to control but Pleimelding postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pleimelding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleimelding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Two wants to get back to his feet.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleimelding.
Pleimelding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pleimelding not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pleimelding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two is staying active underneath Pleimelding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pleimelding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Pleimelding prevents Two from improving his position.
Pleimelding is thwarting Two's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tourny Two dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Pleimelding shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Pleimelding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Two looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Two sneaks out the side door and pushes Pleimelding away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Two throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pleimelding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pleimelding can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleimelding tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Two seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pleimelding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleimelding somewhat.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding goes for a double leg but Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Two continues to drive forward.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Two closes the distance and clinches up with Pleimelding, looking for a takedown. Two pushes Pleimelding against the cage but Pleimelding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Pleimelding fails to land the takedown.
Two throws a leg kick which misses Pleimelding's front leg but catches the back leg as Pleimelding tries to avoid it.
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two is looking to counter the offense by Pleimelding and move into the clinch.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Two lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tourny Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Two misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pleimelding shoots in and drives through. Two sprawls well.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pleimelding tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pleimelding to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pleimelding is breathing heavily.
Pleimelding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleimelding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pleimelding landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleimelding stops Two from standing up.
Pleimelding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Pleimelding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleimelding pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Pleimelding controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pleimelding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pleimelding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Pleimelding slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pleimelding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Pleimelding postures up and lands a big shot to Two's brow.
Pleimelding postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samuel Pleimelding has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pleimelding works over Two with some ground and pound from guard.
Two wants to get back to his feet but Pleimelding is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pleimelding with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pleimelding fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pleimelding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two motions for Pleimelding to come forward. Two throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pleimelding changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pleimelding blocks a head kick by Two.
Two lands a slapping body shot.
Two misses with a two punch combination.
Pleimelding shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Two. No joy for Pleimelding on that attempt.
Pleimelding looks for a takedown but Two sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tourny Two dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Two throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleimelding just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTwo.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Pleimelding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Pleimelding manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Two on his heels. He'll look to pass Two's guard now, I'm sure.

Two pushes Pleimelding off and scrambles back to his feet.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pleimelding backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Pleimelding throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleimelding finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pleimelding is standing up over Two. Two looks to escape but Pleimelding dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Two is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pleimelding has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Pleimelding trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Pleimelding scoring with punches and elbows.
Pleimelding scores with punches from side control.
Pleimelding landing a few strikes.
Pleimelding lands an elbow.
Pleimelding tries to score with some ground and pound. Two controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Two on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Two tries to get out of the position.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pleimelding is working Two over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Pleimelding misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pleimelding scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Two is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleimelding scores with punches from side control.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Pleimelding keeps moving and retains side control.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.
Samuel Pleimelding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Two tries to bench press Pleimelding off him but Pleimelding keeps the position.
Pleimelding lands a nice forearm strike.
Two is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pleimelding has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Two sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pleimelding wants to control but Two is keeping him busy.
Pleimelding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Two looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pleimelding drops an elbow to the side of Two's head. #T4##SUB2#
Pleimelding wants to work for an arm triangle but Two is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pleimelding prevents Two from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pleimelding closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Pleimelding pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleimelding somewhat.
Two looks to land a combination but Pleimelding avoids it well.
Two throws a wild body kick that Pleimelding sees coming a mile off.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleimelding.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tourny Two.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourny Two!
Tourny Two tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reece's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Sinclair.
Sinclair keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reece's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Reece manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Reece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sinclair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reece has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sinclair has managed to get both his arms back between Reece's legs - danger averted.
Sinclair lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sinclair decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reece, up you get! #CL2#
Reece rushes Sinclair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sinclair gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sinclair seems to be working for a kimura but Reece defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura but Reece is defending well.
Sinclair is pressing down on Reece's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reece is holding on for now.
Sinclair has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but Reece is squirming around nicely.
Sinclair working Reece over with strikes here. #T2#
Reece is working to get back to half guard.
Sinclair content just to control the position here.
Sinclair looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sinclair drops a big elbow. That's hurt Reece! More shots from Sinclair and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Sinclair!
An out of breath Anthony Sinclair thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marckus Reece was interviewed post fight and said 'I came out and did my best, I accepted this fight to help out the great promoters here. Time to get better,'.

Event: GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Hendricks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Preston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Preston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Preston keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Preston is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Preston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendricks is not content to let Preston control the position.#SUB#
Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendricks is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks is looking to control Preston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendricks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Preston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Preston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hendricks to regain full guard.
Preston pushing down on Hendricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Preston not doing much here.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston postures up.
Preston content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Preston decides to stand and escape the position.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.#TD2#
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Preston makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hendricks throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.#TD2#
Preston tries to sprawl but Hendricks drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Preston kicks Hendricks off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Preston. #TD2#
Hendricks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preston!

Preston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Preston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendricks did well to prevent Preston getting side control.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Preston seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preston. #SUB#
Preston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Preston thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Preston thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Preston has control of the leg.
Preston controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Preston throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Preston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendricks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks wants to control the action here but instead Preston manages to pass to full mount!
Preston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Preston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Preston controlling his opponent.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?#T3#
Preston thowing shots but they're missing.
Preston looking to finish with strikes here!
Preston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hendricks hang on?
Hendricks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Preston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Preston looking for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is having none of it. #T4#
Preston controlling the pace for now.
Allan Preston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Preston.
Preston looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Preston looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Preston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hendricks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendricks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Preston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preston is looking to improve his position.
Preston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Preston.
Hendricks trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Hendricks is sitting in close to Preston's body. Preston has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hendricks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hendricks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Preston.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Allan Preston!
An out of breath Allan Preston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 3 Jackson vs Tellurite
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Palmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmer slips a jab from Brown.
Brown scores with the left hand. Palmer knows he should have avoided that one.
Palmer throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palmer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Palmer with that takedown attempt.
Devin Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Palmer gets a clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling him.#T1#
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmer has double underhooks. #BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer misses with a leg kick.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Palmer looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Palmer.
Some bone on bone action there as Palmer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Palmer's shoulder, as Palmer tries to avoid the shot.
Palmer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown throws a push kick but Palmer slaps the foot to one side.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palmer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Palmer tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. #T2#
Brown lands a head kick. Palmer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Palmer tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmer tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Palmer misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Devin Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palmer. That did some damage!
Brown throws a series of punches but Palmer avoids them all with ease.
Palmer avoids a kick to the body.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Palmer defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer tries to clinch up.#T4#
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palmer checks it well.
Palmer moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Brown works over Palmer's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Palmer tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palmer tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Palmer misses with a two punch combination.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palmer tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Palmer tries to clinch up.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Palmer sees coming a mile off.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around?
Brown feints and then cracks Palmer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palmer down.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palmer lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Devin Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Palmer tries to clinch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a high kick!
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Palmer's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmer is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmer is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palmer's sensitive parts.
Palmer walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Devin Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer takes one to the chin there.
Palmer throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmer throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Palmer back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Palmer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palmer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palmer slips a straight right by Brown.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Palmer misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Brown dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmer.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palmer tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Palmer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.#T1#
Palmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmer 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.
Palmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Palmer seems unphased.
Palmer tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Palmer tries to clinch up.
Palmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Devin Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Palmer.
Brown throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palmer. That did some damage!
Palmer tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmer avoids the head kick by Brown.
Palmer moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Palmer wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palmer.
Palmer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brown is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Palmer.
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!
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Palmer throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Palmer only half commits.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmer throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range. #T3#
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Palmer shoots in.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palmer.
Palmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
Palmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Palmer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Palmer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palmer.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Brown.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Palmer dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Palmer's head and hops out.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Palmer.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Jack Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devin Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Brown!
Devin Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Lothbrock throws a series of punches but Norton avoids them all with ease.
Lothbrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Lothbrock forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Norton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Lothbrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lothbrock clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lothbrock fails to pull guard.
Lothbrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Lothbrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lothbrock has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Norton is pressed up against the cage. Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norton misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lothbrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lothbrock takes one on the button.#CL#
Lothbrock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Lothbrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
Lothbrock darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.#TD#
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton looking to control.
Lothbrock being controlled here momentarily.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully.
Norton wants to stand and escape but Lothbrock is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lothbrock sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Lothbrock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norton trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Norton keeping moving, preventing Lothbrock from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lothbrock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Lothbrock ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Lothbrock forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lothbrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Lothbrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Lothbrock persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Lothbrock moves into range and clinches up with Norton.
Norton is pushing Lothbrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lothbrock tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Lothbrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lothbrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lothbrock fails to pull guard.
Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnar Lothbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrock moves out of range easily.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrock moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Lothbrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Norton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lothbrock clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lothbrock has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Lothbrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Norton gets tackled into the cage by Lothbrock. Lothbrock maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton tests Lothbrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norton shoots for a takedown but Lothbrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lothbrock has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lothbrock rushes Norton and presses him up against the cage.
Lothbrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norton prevents it. #T1#
Norton has Lothbrock pressed against the cage.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lothbrock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lothbrock can't get the takedown.
Lothbrock stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lothbrock clinches.
Lothbrock takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Lothbrock is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton avoids the elbow strike from Lothbrock, against the cage. #TD2#
Norton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Norton wriggles free and stands up. #KD2#
Norton throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lothbrock tumbling to the canvas!#CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton connects with a couple of short punches.
Norton wants to control from the top but Lothbrock keeps moving.
Norton throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Norton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lothbrock, up you get! #CL#
Lothbrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrock's takedown attempt. #T3##BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lothbrock tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Lothbrock's ribcage. Lothbrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton thuds his right hand into Lothbrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
Norton leaves Lothbrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrock stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position. #T4##BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norton. That's going to slow Lothbrock down.
Norton misses with a double jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrock letting Norton take a breather here.
Norton cracks Lothbrock with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Norton pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Norton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Norton trying to control but Lothbrock is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lothbrock moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Norton pulls Lothbrock into guard.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Lothbrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrock is one step ahead there.
Lothbrock wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Norton uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Norton has Lothbrock up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton looks to land a body kick but Lothbrock moved away.
Lothbrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Lothbrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Lothbrock moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Lothbrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norton looking to control.
Lothbrock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lothbrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lothbrock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lothbrock postures up in Norton's guard and throws a big left but Norton blocks it. #T3#
Lothbrock preventing the sweep.
Ragnar Lothbrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lothbrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrock postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lothbrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Lothbrock closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Lothbrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Norton pulls guard effortlessly.
Norton trying to control the position.
Norton can't keep his opponent in guard - Lothbrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Lothbrock wants to control but Norton is keeping him busy.
Lothbrock performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lothbrock is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Norton is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ragnar Lothbrock!
Steve Norton spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger than ever to smash whatever I need to smash to win again.'.

Event: GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Wolden shoots in and bounces Preston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Preston pushes Wolden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolden's half 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.
Wolden is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Wolden looking for submissions off his back.
Preston prevents Wolden from improving his position.
Wolden gets full guard.#T1#
Preston postures up.
Preston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Wolden has his feet on Preston's thighs here. He's pushed Preston off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Preston screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Wolden!
Leif Wolden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Allan Preston had this to say: 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.

Event: KoF:IW - Mcgillicutty x Goku
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Two dips to his left and cracks Ibricic with an uppercut!
Ibricic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibricic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Two as he avoids it easily.
Two connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Two's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ibricic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibricic manages to circle out of the way.
Ibricic looks winded!
Ibricic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadik Ibricic.#KD#
Two sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Ibricic to the ground! Two dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Ibricic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sadik Ibricic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibricic is still in real trouble! Can Two finish him?
Two has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ibricic seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Two is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T1#
Two scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibricic doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibricic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Two was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibricic fails to land the takedown.
Two tries to counter by clinching up but Ibricic breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibricic avoids the head kick by Two.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibricic or perhaps it was just good defense by Two, which made it look bad.
Two looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Two looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD#
Two drops Ibricic with a left right combo! Two follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two taking a breather here.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibricic on the ground.#SU#
Two has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Two throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibricic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Two swivels and escapes.
Two throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ibricic stumbling backwards into the cage! Ibricic bounces back off the cage towards Two, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Two lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Two celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tourny Two!
A very excited looking Tourny Two 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: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1##TD#
Reeves 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.
Reeves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sinclair striking off his back but it's not causing Reeves any problems. #SUB2#
Reeves is sitting in close to Sinclair's body. Sinclair has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reeves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reeves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sinclair.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Sinclair!
A very excited looking Anthony Sinclair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KoF-IW - High Contenders
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot.
Davis swinging wildly here.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Norton dodges the punch combination from Davis.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Norton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Norton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.#CL2#
Norton instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Davis trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton looking for a sweep. Not yet Norton, not yet. #T1##ES2#
Norton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norton dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Norton's head and hops out.#CL2#
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Davis. #CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Norton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Norton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Norton is still trying to improve position.
Norton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Norton controlling from the top position. #T2#
Norton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Norton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Norton gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Norton drives through with a takedown into Davis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Norton gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Norton.
Davis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Davis. Norton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Norton!
Steve Norton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Preston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Preston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Preston.
Ryan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Preston ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Preston thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Preston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Preston crashes against the mat.
Preston throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Preston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Preston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Preston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Preston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Preston in side control, throwing shots but Ryan defends. #SUB#
Preston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Preston tries to score with some ground and pound. Ryan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ryan is not content to let Preston control the position. #SUB#
Preston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.
Preston tries to advance to mount but Ryan denies him. #T2##SUB#
Preston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Preston crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Preston controls the position.
Ryan tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.#SUB#
Preston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Preston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs. #T3##SUB#
Preston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Preston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Preston swings around for an armbar but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Preston's guard.
Preston wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Preston is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan 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.
Preston wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Allan Preston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ryan clinches up with Preston and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Preston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Preston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Preston.
Preston keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Preston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ryan is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Preston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Preston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Preston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Preston avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Preston attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
Preston looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Preston fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Preston prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands. #T4#
Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Preston fails to pull guard.
Ryan wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is looking to control Preston's arms but Preston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage. #TD#
Preston has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ryan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ryan trying to get back to his feet but Preston is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Preston shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ryan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Preston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ryan is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan is looking to control Preston's arms but Preston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Orlando Ryan.
Preston shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Ryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Preston backs up against the cage.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Preston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allan Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Preston avoids a kick to the body.
Preston attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Preston, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Preston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryan did well to prevent Preston getting side control.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Preston. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Preston is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Preston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!
Preston looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Preston is landing with some decent strikes but Ryan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ryan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Preston.
Ryan tries to hold on but Preston pushes him away. #T4#
Preston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Preston throws some wild stikes that Ryan manages to avoid easily.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Preston's attempts to control the action.
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Preston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Ryan.
I think Ryan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orlando Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Orlando Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras.
Allan Preston was interviewed post fight and said 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.

Event: KoF:IW - Contenders
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Reeves.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Reeves. Reeves gets slowly back to his feet.
Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Two scores with a jab to the body.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Two.
Two fails with a takedown attempt.
Two tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Reeves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Two!

Two throws Reeves to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two cracks Reeves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Two.
Reeves wants to counter with a clinch but Two pushes him away.#T1#
Reeves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reeves or perhaps it was just good defense by Two, which made it look bad.
Reeves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reeves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Two is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Reeves pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Reeves.
Reeves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Reeves both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Two avoids the body shot from Reeves.
A punch combination from Two misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reeves.
Reeves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Two clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Two lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reeves backwards. #BC#
Two breaks the clinch. #CL#
Two closes the distance and pushes Reeves back into the cage.
A short right from Two. #T3##BC#
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Two rushes Reeves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Two takes a swing at Reeves's ribcage but misses.
Two bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reeves's head backwards.
Two throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
Reeves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Two on the side of the head.
Two thows a leg kick but Reeves checks it #TD2#
and Reeves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reeves thows a huge punch but Two dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Reeves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Reeves is trying to work for a kimura but Two is defending well. #T4#
Reeves stops Two from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Reeves is working for a kimura here but Two manages to reverse the position and he's now in Reeves's guard.
Two is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Reeves has his foot on Two's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Two works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tourny Two dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reeves tries to clinch up
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
Reeves lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Reeves as Two shoots in.
Reeves unleashes a big counter combination but Two bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Two gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Two pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Reeves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Two is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Two has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Two stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.
We've been hearing that Two has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Reeves working for a triangle but Two defends it easily. #SU#
Two gets to his feet. Reeves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Two pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reeves tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tourny Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Two moves into range and clinches up with Reeves.#TD#
Two drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Reeves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Two uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Two shoots for a double leg takedown but Reeves sprawls well. He's pushed Two's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Two uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeves can do to turn this around?
Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tourny Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves jabs Two to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reeves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Two rather than just go for the knockout.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch but Reeves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reeves lands a leg kick that knocks Two off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Two pinned against the cage. Two gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Reeves misses with a takedown
and Two counters with a nice uppercut.
Reeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reeves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Two blocks the body kick.
Tourny Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Two shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourny Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces Reeves off the cage and back into range.
Reeves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two throws a push kick but Reeves slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Two as Reeves shoots in.
Two tries to counter by clinching up but Reeves breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Reeves tries to keep at a distance but Two has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Two lands a right hand.
Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reeves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Two prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Two breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tourny Two dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Two scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt
and Two counters with a series of strikes. Reeves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Two misses with a leg kick.
Reeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Two attempts a counter takedown but Reeves avoids it well and moves away.
Two fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Two jabs Reeves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reeves misses with a combination #CL#
and Two holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Reeves blocks the low kick.
Two lands with a nice body punch.
Two lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reeves backs up against the cage. #T1#
Two with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Two moves into the clinch successfully.
Two lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Two gets underhooks to prevent Reeves's takedown attempt.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Reeves.#TD#
Two pulls guard successfully.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Two perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reeves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Two has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Two controlling his opponent. #SU#
Two gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Reeves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Two sprawls well. Two wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reeves gets slowly back to his feet.
Two connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two digs a good hook to Reeves's body. #T3#
Reeves throws a leg kick but Two moved away.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Reeves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reeves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Two moves into the clinch.
Reeves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reeves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Two manages to break the clinch.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
William Reeves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A jab from Two does it's job there.
Reeves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Reeves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Reeves is rocked!#CL#
Reeves tries to keep at a distance but Two has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Two finish him?#BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two misses with a two punch combination.
Two takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Reeves seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves throws a counter combo.
Two moves out of range of the body kick.
Two throwing a counter right hand but Reeves manages to avoid it.
Two scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tourny Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tourny Two showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Two 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourny Two!
Tourny Two tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gardener scores with a takedown into Palmer's guard.#SUB2#
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Gardener pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardener's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gardener trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Gardener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardener working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardener stops Palmer from standing up.
Gardener trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Gardener slips an elbow through the middle.
Gardener passes Palmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gardener is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Palmer has hold of Gardener's hands but Gardener slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gardener throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Palmer wants to control but Gardener is keeping busy.
Gardener has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gardener working the head and body with strikes.
Palmer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer has hold of Gardener's hands but Gardener slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gardener looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palmer is not content to let Gardener control the position.
Gardener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Gardener has hold of Palmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
The referee warns Palmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gardener putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gardener has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gardener raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gardener lands a big shot there that rocks Palmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Palmer is bucking up trying to escape but Gardener cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gardener landing strikes from the mount and Palmer is in trouble!
The referee warns Palmer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Gardener is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palmer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3##SUB#
Gardener looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Palmer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palmer tries to lock up and control but Gardener gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Gardener jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Palmer manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gardener goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gardener's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Gardener is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Gardener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardener tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Palmer is fighting to break Gardener's control of his arms but Gardener is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Gardener keeps moving.
Gardener avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gardener has his feet on Palmer's thighs here. He's pushed Palmer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Renew my contract!!'.

Event: GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Preston staying out of range there.
McGillicutty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGillicutty cracks Preston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Preston shoots in and bounces McGillicutty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Preston trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGillicutty is on top in guard. #REVR#
McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McGillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston looking for a sweep. Not yet Preston, not yet.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McGillicutty sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGillicutty looking to pass the guard.
McGillicutty trying to control but Preston is working from the bottom.
McGillicutty preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Preston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGillicutty defends well.
McGillicutty stays in close to Preston's body and controls the position.
McGillicutty pushes down on Preston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Preston is staying active underneath McGillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston tries to roll over but McGillicutty keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGillicutty trying to control the pace.
Preston is trying to control but can't.
Preston is staying active underneath McGillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGillicutty trying to pass the guard but Preston defending well.
McGillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Preston is trying to stand back up but McGillicutty is controlling him
Preston is not content to let McGillicutty control the position.#SUB2#
Preston actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Preston wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGillicutty throws a hook to the side of Preston's head but Preston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston throws out a counter right but McGillicutty avoids it with no problem.
Preston blocks a jab.#TD2#
Preston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGillicutty is keeping the position for now.
McGillicutty is trying to control the position but Preston postures up.
McGillicutty has his hands on Preston's head, controlling the position.
McGillicutty wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but McGillicutty is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Preston drops back looking for a leg! McGillicutty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGillicutty manages to kick Preston off! Preston jumps back into McGillicutty's guard.
McGillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preston manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McGillicutty wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McGillicutty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Preston is trying to control the position but McGillicutty postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Preston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGillicutty!
You can see the frustration on McGillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Preston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGillicutty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Preston off and has taken his back!
Preston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McGillicutty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Preston's body.
Allan Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty wants to control the position but Preston frees himself and scrambles - McGillicutty manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as McGillicutty stalls from top position.#T1#
Preston tries to buck McGillicutty off but McGillicutty is having none of it.
Preston manages to get back to half guard.
Preston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but McGillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
McGillicutty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Preston! #T2#
Preston tries to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicutty avoids the attempt from Preston to control.
McGillicutty content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGillicutty tries to control but Preston wriggling away.
Preston tries to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
McGillicutty controlling his opponent. #T3#
McGillicutty looking to control but Preston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGillicutty is really struggling to control Preston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Preston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
Preston is trying desperately to improve position.
Preston wants to hold on but McGillicutty pushes him away.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Preston is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGillicutty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Preston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGillicutty controlling the pace for now.
Preston is trying desperately to improve position.
McGillicutty wants to control the pace but Preston is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preston regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy McGillicutty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
McGillicutty misses with a body shot.
Preston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Preston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Preston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Preston is working for a submission of some sort.
McGillicutty keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is trying to control the action in half guard but McGillicutty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preston wants to free his trapped foot but McGillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Preston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGillicutty is just riding it out for now. Preston eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Preston trying to control from half guard but McGillicutty is working away. #SUB2#
McGillicutty is defending against the submission attempts here by Preston. #SUB2#
Preston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGillicutty is looking to improve his position.
McGillicutty trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston is pressing down on McGillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGillicutty is holding on for now.
Preston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Preston stands up from half guard.
A punch lands to the side of Preston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Preston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGillicutty's half guard.
McGillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Preston looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty controlling Preston's posture.
McGillicutty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
McGillicutty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
McGillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGillicutty is trying to keep Preston in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGillicutty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Preston postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Preston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGillicutty's guard.
Preston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Preston controlling the action here.
McGillicutty moves into full guard.
Preston wants to pass the guard but McGillicutty is keeping the position.
Preston stopping the sweep attempt from McGillicutty.
Allan Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGillicutty is trying to keep Preston in close.
Billy McGillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Preston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGillicutty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McGillicutty!
Billy McGillicutty thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Allan Preston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I already know what I need to train, I will be training a couple months, so I can have the skill to win my next fight. '.

Event: Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
Palmer throws the left hand but Bailly avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Bailly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailly lands in his opponent's guard.
Palmer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bailly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bailly drops back looking for a leg! Palmer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palmer manages to kick Bailly off! Bailly jumps back into Palmer's guard.
Palmer tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bailly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Palmer clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Palmer has hold of one of Bailly's legs. Bailly is fighting the takedown attempt but Palmer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bailly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Palmer tries to get to full guard but Bailly has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Palmer trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bailly is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bailly is looking for a kimura but Palmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bailly to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailly is taking a breather. Palmer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Palmer is trying to control but can't.
Bailly moves nicely into side control.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Bailly advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Bailly has control of Palmer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palmer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailly looking to control but Palmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bailly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bailly content just to control the position here. #T4#
Palmer tries to reverse the position but Bailly maintains control.
Bailly postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmer looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Bailly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Palmer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bailly unloads with some shots from mount but Palmer bucks and avoids them well.
Bailly breaks from Palmer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailly tries to control but Palmer wriggling away.
Palmer is bucking up trying to escape but Bailly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thierry Bailly dominated that round.
That's time! Bailly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Palmer pushes Bailly up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Palmer jumps guard.
Palmer wants to stand up but Bailly is controlling him.
Bailly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Bailly slips an elbow through the middle.
Palmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailly stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.#T1#
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailly.
Bailly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Palmer drives through and clinches with Bailly against the cage. #TD2#
Palmer drags the fight down to the ground.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Bailly from controlling successfully.
Bailly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bailly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bailly is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Bailly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bailly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bailly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Bailly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bailly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Bailly stands up and beckons Palmer to his feet.
Thierry Bailly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bailly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palmer can't fight it off and eventually Bailly manages to take the fight to the floor. Palmer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Bailly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Palmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailly is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SU#
Bailly gets to his feet - Palmer follows without any prompting.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bailly is trying to trip Palmer. He has hold of a leg but Palmer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bailly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bailly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bailly gets to his feet - Palmer follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bailly looking to score a takedown here. Palmer is defending well but Bailly drives through and ends up in Palmer's guard.
Bailly trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thierry Bailly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Bailly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Palmer tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Palmer's face as Bailly controls the position. #SUB#
Bailly tries for a kimura but Palmer is defending well.
Bailly taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailly advances to full mount.
Palmer tries to hold on but Bailly pushes him away. #T1#
Bailly throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Palmer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palmer tries to lock up and control but Bailly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bailly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Palmer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bailly takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bailly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around?
Bailly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Palmer doesn't escape. #T2#
Bailly has the hooks in. Palmer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Palmer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bailly gets his way!
Palmer wants to escape the position.
Bailly has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Bailly has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Palmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T3#
Bailly punishes Palmer with strikes from the back mount.
You can see the frustration on Palmer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bailly softening up his opponent with strikes here.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Bailly looking for the RNC.
Palmer prevents Bailly from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Palmer is trying to defend against the choke here but Bailly has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bailly Tightens the hold and Palmer taps out furiously! Bailly displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thierry Bailly!
Post fight, Thierry Bailly stared into the camera and said 'A big thanks to my sponsor Savage Fightwear Island and the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight. Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me, without you all I could not win. Thanks again and i'll be back, you'r the best.'.

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