Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Rivers clinches up with Simbolon and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rivers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivers is controlling Simbolon's posture.
Simbolon won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Simbolon is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers pulls Simbolon in to control the position.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers is looking to sweep but instead, Simbolon has passed into half guard. #T1#
Simbolon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simbolon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers trying to control the position here.
Simbolon is looking to stand up but Rivers won't let him.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Simbolon from controlling successfully.
Rivers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivers tries to get out of the position.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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.
Rivers'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Simbolon.#CL#
Rivers clinches. #TD#
Rivers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simbolon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rivers cracks Simbolon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Simbolon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rivers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simbolon is looking for a way out.
Simbolon is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, Simbolon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Simbolon wants to escape the position.
Rivers is working the ground and pound. Can Simbolon escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Simbolon trying to get back to his feet but Rivers is in full control for now.
Rivers is landing with strikes. Simbolon can't take much more of this.
Rivers connects with a big shot to the side of Simbolon's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers controlling well, preventing Simbolon from escaping the position.
Rivers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simbolon is looking for a way out.
Rivers scores with punches from the back.
We've been informed that Simbolon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rivers is landing with strikes. Simbolon can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Rivers is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Simbolon has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rivers has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Simbolon taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rivers doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers made sure to mention his sponsor, Carnage in his post fight interview.

Event: TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.#TD#
Simbolon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Simbolon is controlling well.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon winds up and cracks Thibodeaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Simbolon there.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Simbolon has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is in trouble now - Simbolon has advanced to mount!
Simbolon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Simbolon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Simbolon pushes him away.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simbolon with good strikes from the mount here!
Simbolon lands a big elbow.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Simbolon landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simbolon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simbolon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thibodeaux's face.
Simbolon content just to control the position here. #T4#
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon raining down shots from the mount!
Thibodeaux is in a horrible position here. Simbolon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Simbolon has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Simbolon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux jabs Simbolon right on the nose. Simbolon blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simbolon. Simbolon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Simbolon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Simbolon tries to tie him up. #BC#
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Simbolon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position.
Simbolon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simbolon is thwarting Thibodeaux's attempts to control the position.
Simbolon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard.
Simbolon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Simbolon slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux wants to control the action here but instead Simbolon manages to pass to full mount!
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simbolon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Simbolon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Simbolon lands a heavy elbow.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
Simbolon dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thibodeaux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simbolon controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Simbolon is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Simbolon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch #KD#
and Simbolon counters with a crisp one two that drops Thibodeaux! Simbolon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thibodeaux to his feet! Thibodeaux is in big trouble!#TD#
Simbolon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Simbolon with a nice head shot there.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Simbolon finish him?
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux has a closed guard, preventing Simbolon from standing up.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simbolon lands a couple of elbows.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
Simbolon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SU#
Simbolon stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Simbolon perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Simbolon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Simbolon on the inside.
Simbolon tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the ropes and eventually Simbolon drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Matth Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simbolon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux letting Simbolon take a breather here.
Simbolon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Simbolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Simbolon jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Simbolon around his waist. Simbolon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Simbolon breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Simbolon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christian Simbolon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simbolon 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.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Simbolon gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Simbolon breaks the clinch. #T4#
Simbolon tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Simbolon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Matth Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Simbolon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thibodeaux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Simbolon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simbolon, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Veainu shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veainu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Veainu avoids it really well and circles away.
Veainu fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Perez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Perez pulls guard successfully.
Veainu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Veainu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet. #T1#
Veainu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Veainu stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Sione Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez.
Veainu is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD2#
Perez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Veainu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Veainu passes to side control.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Veainu keeps moving and retains side control.
Veainu wants to stand but Perez is controlling his arm.
Perez being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Veainu stands up. #T3##CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the ropes.
Perez can't break the clinch. #TD#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veainu holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Perez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Veainu throws up his legs and catches Perez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Perez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Veainu! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sione Veainu!

Event: TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Rawlins, against the ropes.
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position.
Vermeulen prevents Rawlins from breaking the clinch.
Rawlins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Rawlins has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Rawlins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow.
Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Rawlins pushes off an throws an elbow but Vermeulen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rawlins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Rawlins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses. #ROC#Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins is pressed against the ropes. Vermeulen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rawlins! Two more big strikes from Vermeulen and Rawlins crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!

Event: Rogueish Fight Trials
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ra Min darts in and clinches Castelo up against the cage.
Castelo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ra Min is defending well.
Ra Min lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castelo looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Castelo manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Castelo pushes a forearm under Ra Min's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ra Min is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuno Castelo!
A determined Nuno Castelo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: TR77
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Rawlins dips to his left and cracks McDowell with an uppercut!
Rawlins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDowell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDowell. Rawlins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawlins lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from McDowell.
McDowell throws a body kick that misses
and Rawlins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rawlins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rawlins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDowell throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rawlins to counter with a crisp jab.
McDowell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDowell connects with a solid leg kick.
McDowell just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDowell eats them both and turns towards Rawlins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDowell looks to throw the jab but Rawlins is out of range.
Rawlins appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDowell avoids the body shot from Rawlins.
McDowell throws a hook but Rawlins blocks it.
Rawlins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawlins just misses with a punch to the body.
McDowell tries to clinch up.
McDowell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawlins wants to clinch up but McDowell keeps it at a distance.#T1#
McDowell tries to clinch
enabling Rawlins to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawlins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDowell's head backwards.
McDowell throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawlins slips under a jab from McDowell.
Rawlins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDowell moves away.#CL2#
McDowell instigates a clinch.
McDowell misses with some punches.
McDowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rawlins misses with an elbow over the top.
McDowell misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McDowell.
McDowell has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlins.
McDowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rawlins missing with knees to the body.
Rawlins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Rawlins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlins.
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!
Rawlins misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDowell.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawlins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rawlins blocking some punches.
McDowell throws a head punch that misses.
McDowell misses with the head strike.
Rawlins prevents a body shot from McDowell.
McDowell prevents a body shot from Rawlins. #BC#
Rawlins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinny McDowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDowell throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlins tests McDowell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawlins avoids the head kick by McDowell.
A lazy left from McDowell finds it's target.#ROC2#Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins ducks into an uppercut from McDowell and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dinny McDowell!

Event: TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Geissler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geissler throws a body shot but no joy.
Simbolon darts in trying to clinch
and Geissler counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler missing with a left hand there. Simbolon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geissler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simbolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geissler.
Simbolon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geissler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler lands an overhand right.
Simbolon dives in for a single leg takedown but Geissler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simbolon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simbolon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simbolon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geissler.
Geissler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geissler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geissler.
Simbolon throws a head kick but Geissler moves out of range.
As Simbolon tries to get set, Geissler tries to push him back and clinch up but Simbolon manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Simbolon. #T1#
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simbolon was well out of range. Poor timing from Geissler.
Geissler misses with a body shot.
Geissler lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simbolon is defended easily by Geissler.
Gerry Geissler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Simbolon.
Geissler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simbolon has a takedown stuffed.
Simbolon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geissler lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Simbolon is rocked!
Simbolon is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Geissler doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Simbolon crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Simbolon's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Geissler!

Event: TR76
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Mijatovic shoots and misses #CL2#
and Perez counters by clinching up.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Mijatovic controls the action.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mijatovic gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Perez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Perez wants to stand but Mijatovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mijatovic wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mijatovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mijatovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mijatovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mijatovic keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Mijatovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mijatovic landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mijatovic. #T2#
Mijatovic content to stall in guard here.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mijatovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perez trying to control the position.
Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mijatovic stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
Perez is trying to control the position but Mijatovic postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mijatovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mijatovic counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Perez badly! Mijatovic follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Perez out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Mijatovic finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rajko Mijatovic!

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##CL#
Israel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel blocking some punches.
Israel slowing the pace effectively.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami throws a punch but it's blocked by Israel.
Israel blocking some punches.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Murakami misses with a body punch. #T1#
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murakami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Good body shot from Murakami.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Israel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel takes a shot to the head.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Israel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body.
Israel taking a breather. #T3#
Murakami lands a right hand that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami lands a body shot.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Murakami scores with a hook to the body.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel wants to stall.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Israel is trying to stall.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinzade Murakami will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Israel forces Murakami back against the cage and clinches.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami works on Israel's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami digs a right hand into Israel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Israel's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Israel stalling.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel tries to stall but Murakami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sega Israel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Israel is trying to maintain a safe position but Murakami gets an underhook and turns Israel into the cage.
Murakami works on Israel's body with a couple of short punches.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Israel is trying to stall.
Murakami lands a left hand.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Sega Israel has been cut.
A short right from Murakami on the inside. #T4#
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sega Israel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Murakami clinches.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Israel is rocked!
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh Israel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel. #T1#
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Israel seems to have got his legs back now.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
We've been informed that Murakami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami gets through Israel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Murakami shrugs off.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel blocks a body shot from Murakami.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Israel is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Murakami.
Israel wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Sega Israel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Israel trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Israel is trying to stall.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
A victorious Shinzade Murakami thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Simbolon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiel circles away. #TD#
Kiel gets a takedown into half guard.
Kiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiel fails to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon is working to get back to half guard.
Kiel content just to control the position here. #T1#
Simbolon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simbolon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kiel.
Kiel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simbolon to take his back!
Simbolon rolls, trying to escape but Kiel keeps control of the position.
Simbolon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kiel's guard. Nice work there by Simbolon.
Simbolon wants to control from the top but Kiel keeps moving.
Kiel wants to sweep here but Simbolon controlling him for the moment.
Simbolon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kiel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiel looking to control.
Kiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simbolon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Simbolon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kiel is stalling in the full guard.
Simbolon keeping full guard, as Kiel tries to pass.
Kiel pushing down on Simbolon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Kiel wants to work for an arm triangle but Simbolon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kiel is working for a kimura but Simbolon is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Simbolon is trying to stand back up but Kiel is controlling him
Simbolon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiel content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simbolon for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gust Kiel dominated that round.
That's time! Kiel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kiel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simbolon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiel wants to control from the top but Simbolon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiel stays in close to Simbolon's body and controls the position.
Kiel passes Simbolon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Simbolon tries to get to full guard but Kiel has control of the leg.
Simbolon is still trying to improve position.
Kiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiel forces the positional change into back control.
Kiel not allowing Simbolon to control his hands. #T2#
Kiel controlling the position well here. Simbolon rolled but Kiel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kiel gets his hands free as Simbolon looks to control. #SUB#
Kiel has his arm under Simbolon's chin here. Game over son! Kiel squeezes tightly and Simbolon is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gust Kiel!

Event: TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castelo. #SUB#
Castelo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Castelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Daniel to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Castelo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuno Castelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo is looking to slow Daniel down with leg kicks. #T1#
Castelo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Castelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Castelo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Castelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Castelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Castelo pulls guard successfully.
Castelo has his hands on Daniel's head, controlling the position.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Castelo keeps moving.
Daniel postures up in Castelo's guard and throws a big left but Castelo blocks it. #T2#
Castelo controls Daniel momentarily but Daniel frees himself.
Castelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniel.
Daniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Castelo has wrist control.
Castelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Castelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniel stopping the sweep attempt from Castelo.
Daniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daniel throws an elbow that misses. Castelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniel's guard. Nice move by Castelo!#REVR##T3#
Castelo looking to sit in guard and control but Daniel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daniel postures up.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Castelo keeps moving.
Daniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniel controls the pace.
Daniel trying to control but Castelo is working from the bottom.
Daniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Daniel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Castelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castelo trying to keep a closed guard but Daniel is proving a slippery customer.
Daniel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniel.
Castelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniel throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castelo shoots in but Daniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castelo is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniel as he avoids it easily.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trey Daniel will probably get the nod.
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#
Castelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Castelo backs off Daniel throws a huge counter combo but Castelo manages to avoid it all.
Castelo with a poor takedown
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Castelo shoots in and drives through. Daniel sprawls well.
Daniel throws a counter combo.
Castelo fails with the takedown
enabling Daniel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuno Castelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daniel defends well and Castelo ends up having to push Daniel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel is trying to break the clinch but Castelo has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castelo looking for a takedown.
Daniel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castelo has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Castelo is looking to control Daniel's arms but Daniel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castelo has his back to the cage.
Castelo is trying to pull guard but Daniel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Daniel manages to break the clinch.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castelo misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Daniel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniel throws a counter combo.
Castelo with a poor takedown
letting Daniel counter with a right hand.
Castelo throws a lazy body kick
and Daniel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Castelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Castelo fails with the takedown
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castelo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castelo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniel defends it nicely.#T3#
Castelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castelo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.
Castelo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniel is out of range.
Daniel unleashes a big counter combination but Castelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castelo looks for the body kick but Daniel saw that one coming.
Castelo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Castelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniel swats away the attempt to clinch by Castelo.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castelo shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castelo misses with a takedown
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castelo wants to clinch
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Daniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Castelo closes the distance but Daniel moves to the side
and Daniel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castelo.
As Castelo backs off Daniel throws a huge counter combo but Castelo manages to avoid it all.
Castelo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castelo. Daniel shrugs it off though.
Castelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Daniel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castelo darts in trying to clinch
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Castelo tries for a takedown but Daniel circles away easily
and Castelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuno Castelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castelo moves to clinch but Daniel breaks away
and Daniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.
Castelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Daniel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Castelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a one-two to the body.
Castelo wants to clinch
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo. #T3#
Castelo is looking to clinch.
Castelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniel circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniel unleashes a big counter combination but Castelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castelo is looking to clinch.
Castelo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castelo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Castelo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Castelo tries to clinch but Daniel moves away
and Daniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castelo with a poor takedown
and Daniel counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Castelo.
Nuno Castelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Daniel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trey Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castelo throws a head kick that misses
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Daniel!

Event: TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Raikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Rawlins - just one landing. #TD#
Raikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rawlins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rawlins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Rawlins defends it.
Raikov uses his free foot to push down on Rawlins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rawlins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rawlins gets back to half guard.
Raikov moves into full mount! Rawlins won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Rawlins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Raikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raikov misses with a head shot.#T1#
Raikov moves to back control.
I really don't envy Rawlins right now.
Raikov misses with a punch to the head.
Raikov avoiding Rawlins 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Rawlins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Raikov's arms. #SUB#
Raikov tightening his grip on Rawlins, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Raikov working for a choke but Rawlins is defending well.
Rawlins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rawlins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Rawlins turns into Raikov and is now in his guard.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikov wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Raikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlins is one step ahead there.
Raikov has momentary wrist control but Rawlins slips an elbow through the middle.
Raikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raikov tries to get out of the position.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Raikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikov, not yet.
Raikov wants to improve his position but instead Rawlins has moved into half guard.
Raikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raikov wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Rawlins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Raikov 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.
Raikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlins's guard. #REVR#
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Raikov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rawlins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raikov, into his guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlins is one step ahead there.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Raikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rawlins did well to prevent Raikov getting side control.#SUB#
Raikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raikov wants to free his trapped foot but Rawlins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rawlins looking for submissions off his back.
Raikov is pressing down on Rawlins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rawlins is holding on for now.
Raikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlins can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Raikov is working for a kimura here but Rawlins manages to reverse the position and he's now in Raikov's guard. #T1#
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Rawlins passes Raikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikov gets full guard.#SUB#
Raikov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rawlins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Raikov's body to avoid the submission. Raikov has instead reached around Rawlins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Raikov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Raikov!

Event: TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeulen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeulen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks.
Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Enzo Perez's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Enzo Perez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vermeulen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermeulen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeulen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Perez jumps guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Perez drops back down to his feet.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeulen smiles and moves away. #CL#
Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
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!
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perez tries to circle away but Vermeulen has him pinned against the cage.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Enzo Perez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!

Event: TR68
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Simbolon misses with a takedown
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simbolon shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemons sprawls well. He's pushed Simbolon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simbolon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lemons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley Lemons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Simbolon.
Simbolon shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemons sprawls well. He's pushed Simbolon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Lemons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simbolon.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemons misses the target.
Simbolon misses with a takedown
and Lemons counters with a crisp right that sends Simbolon to the canvas! Lemons follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Lemons!
A relieved looking Bradley Lemons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Shoenfeld misses with a two punch combination.
Israel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Israel slips a jab and a cross from Shoenfeld. #CL2#
Israel moves into the clinch.
Israel is pressed up against the cage. Shoenfeld has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Israel down to the mat. Israel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shoenfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shoenfeld misses with a looping left.
Shoenfeld throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Shoenfeld closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shoenfeld in side control, throwing shots but Israel defends.
Israel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shoenfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoenfeld taking a breather here.
Shoenfeld has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Israel because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one. #T1#
Shoenfeld looking to finish with strikes here!
Shoenfeld thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld throwing strikes here but Israel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shoenfeld misses with a head shot.
Israel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Israel blocking the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Israel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Israel blocking the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld 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.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well.
Shoenfeld looking to ground and pound but Israel is blocking nicely.
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!
Shoenfeld sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shoenfeld looking to finish with strikes here!
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Shoenfeld there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Israel blocking the ground and pound.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Israel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Israel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld looking to ground and pound but Israel is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoenfeld misses with a head shot.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shoenfeld throws some wild stikes that Israel manages to avoid easily.
Israel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Israel blocking the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld punching from mount but Israel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shoenfeld misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shoenfeld misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Shoenfeld there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Israel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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!
Shoenfeld looking to ground and pound but Israel is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Shoenfeld there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shoenfeld thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Shoenfeld changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Israel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shoenfeld throws an elbow but Israel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Israel parries the strikes from Shoenfeld easily there. Shoenfeld is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Israel to escape.
Shoenfeld working the ground and pound but Israel is defending the strikes.
Shoenfeld looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Israel is avoiding damage well.
Israel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shoenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Israel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Israel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well. #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Shoenfeld there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Israel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld punching from mount but Israel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Israel blocking the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes here but Israel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Israel because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes here but Israel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Israel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoenfeld punching from mount but Israel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shoenfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Israel can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T2#
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Israel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Israel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes here but Israel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shoenfeld thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Israel blocking the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well.
Israel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Israel because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one.
Shoenfeld punching from mount but Israel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shoenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld looking to ground and pound but Israel is blocking nicely. #T4#
Shoenfeld throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shoenfeld thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shoenfeld throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shoenfeld throws some wild stikes that Israel manages to avoid easily.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoenfeld punching from mount but Israel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shoenfeld throws some wild stikes that Israel manages to avoid easily.
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shoenfeld punching from mount but Israel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Israel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoenfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoenfeld loads up on a big right hand but Israel slips the punch.
Shoenfeld thuds a left hand into Israel's body.
A big right from Shoenfeld misses.
Shoenfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shoenfeld looks to land a left hand but Israel moved out of range nicely.
Shoenfeld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Israel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Israel rushes Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Israel prevents the takedown attempt.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Israel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Israel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shoenfeld tries for a takedown but Israel manages to get underhooks.
Shoenfeld is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Israel holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Israel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Shoenfeld drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Israel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoenfeld blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position.
Shoenfeld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shoenfeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Shoenfeld throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shoenfeld sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Israel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Israel defending against the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld advances nicely into full mount.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well.
Israel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld throws some wild stikes that Israel manages to avoid easily.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes here but Israel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Shoenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Israel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Israel tries to buck Shoenfeld off but he can't manage it.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shoenfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shoenfeld misses with a head shot.
Sega Israel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Israel because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one.
Shoenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Shoenfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Israel because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one. #T4#
Shoenfeld thowing shots but they're missing.
Shoenfeld throws some wild stikes that Israel manages to avoid easily.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Israel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shoenfeld tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shoenfeld looking to ground and pound but Israel is blocking nicely.
Israel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoenfeld throws some wild stikes that Israel manages to avoid easily.
Israel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shoenfeld.
Brett Shoenfeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoenfeld unloads with some shots from mount but Israel bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shoenfeld, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brett Shoenfeld made sure he mentioned Pound Town INC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TR65: Nakamura No More
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Rawlins misses with a straight right.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawlins throws an overhand right that lands on Real's shoulder, as Real tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlins drops his hands momentarily and Real takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawlins connects with a jab.
Real throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawlins.
Real uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawlins.
Nice body punch from Real.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Real instigates a clinch.
Rawlins looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlins is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Real moves into the clinch.#BC#
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Real swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rawlins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlins is just out of range.
Rawlins throws a combination that misses
letting Real counter with a right hand.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlins manages to avoid it.
Rawlins misses with a hook to the body
and Real counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawlins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Real connects with a combination that backs up Rawlins into the cage. Real lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rawlins's guard. Rawlins is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Real bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maw Real!
A very excited looking Maw Real 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: TR65: Nakamura No More
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hall rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izzy Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Perez.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Perez gets a clinch.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a knee to the head.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Hall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Perez jumps guard but Hall stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms. #T1#
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perez.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Perez tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Hall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Hall lands a body punch.
Hall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Knees to the body from Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hall stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hall's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Hall drops Perez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Perez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Perez is rocked!
Hall tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##BC2#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Perez senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Izzy Hall!

Event: TR52: McClane's Request
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Wolfe swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Wolfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolfe to the mat! Wolfe manages to get full guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller working Wolfe over with strikes.
Wolfe tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolfe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
Wolfe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Wolfe is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Wolfe's head.
Wolfe is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller controlling the pace.
Wolfe taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard. #ES#
Wolfe kicks off Miller and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolfe working a defensive guard but Miller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wolfe is trying to improve his position.
Miller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wolfe is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
The referee asks Miller politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miller prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfe.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfe throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wolfe is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Wolfe. #TD2#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Miller looking for a submission but Wolfe manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Wolfe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Wolfe!#REVR#
Wolfe tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Wolfe looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wolfe being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolfe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wolfe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller slows the pace down.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Island Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolfe is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Miller is working Wolfe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wolfe is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wolfe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Wolfe trying to control here.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wolfe won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Wolfe's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No joy there for Wolfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfe misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfe misses with the combination.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wolfe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
A jab from Miller misses. #TD2#
Miller feints and as Wolfe raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller 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.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolfe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller is in close to Wolfe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wolfe seems a little lost for a moment, as Miller dominates the positioning.#T2#
Miller working the ground and pound but Wolfe is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Miller swings around for an armbar but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miller's guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfe's guard. #REVB##T3#
Miller 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.
Miller is looking to pass into half guard but Wolfe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wolfe is in guard.#REVR#
Wolfe trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wolfe is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolfe circles away.
As Miller looks to move away, Wolfe throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Tommo Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolfe misses with a series of wild punches.

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 Tommo Wolfe.
I think Miller 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Miller!

Event: TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Smiff is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
Smiff defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finn manages to circle out of the way.
Finn misses with a straight left.
Smiff throws a right hand that misses
and Finn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Diatomaceous Smiff has been cut.
Finn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Finn misses with a body shot.
Smiff 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.
Finn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiff defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Finn lands.
Finn lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smiff on the side of the head.
Smiff looks to clinch
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Smiff is rocked!#CUT2#Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
Finn throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##KD2#
Finn drops Smiff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smiff looks back up at him and smiles so Finn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smiff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Finn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smiff's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Finn!
Our winner, Antti Finn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Simionescu connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Simionescu moves into the clinch.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simionescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simionescu.
Simionescu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilder obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simionescu's brow.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Simionescu.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder trying to land knees to the body.
Simionescu blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder lands a right hand. #T1#
Wilder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simionescu avoids it.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simionescu fails to land.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Simionescu avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a right to the head.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simionescu blocks the elbow strike.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Simionescu on the inside.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Simionescu.
Simionescu scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Simionescu has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Simionescu lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simionescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wilder is breathing heavily.#T2#
Simionescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simionescu presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike.
Simionescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simionescu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Wilder is rocked!
Simionescu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wilder! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Simionescu is unloading with more strikes now! Wilder drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iulian Simionescu!

Event: TR48: 420 Blunt Force Trauma
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Mith as Miller shoots in.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mith slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre Mith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Miller.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Island Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mith but Mith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Mith gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mith controlling Miller's posture. #SUB#
Mith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller wants to control from the top but Mith keeps moving.
Mith trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Mith keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller trying to control but Mith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Mith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mith trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
Mith is not content to let Miller control the position.#SUB#
Mith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mith has his hands clasped together around Miller's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Mith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mith tries to get out of the position.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mith defending well though.
Miller is nestled in close to Mith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Mith defends it. #SUB#
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Miller is keen to just control but Mith is a slippery customer.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy. #SUB#
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Mith has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller wants to control but Mith is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mith tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Andre Mith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Miller.
Mith digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Mith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller avoids the body shot from Mith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Mith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Mith, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Mith against the cage but Mith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Mith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
Miller tries to bench press Mith off him but Mith keeps the position. #T1#
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mith.
Miller won't allow Mith to pass to mount.
Miller wants to control but Mith is keeping busy.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Mith tries to pass.
Mith trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mith being controlled here momentarily.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Mith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mith stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mith preventing the sweep.
Miller is pulling down on Mith's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Mith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Island Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mith trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller 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.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Mith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller has control of Mith's left arm, preventing Mith from doing any damage.
Mith trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller controls Mith momentarily but Mith frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mith has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Mith trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Mith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.#SUB#
Mith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Mith tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Mith's head.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Mith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Mith's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mith actively working from the bottom here.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mith has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mith's head. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions off his back.
Mith trying to control from the bottom.
Mith tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Mith trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mith is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mith is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mith avoid being mounted?
Mith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mith's head.
Mith trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Mith actively working from the bottom here.
Miller winds up and cracks Mith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller throwing shots but Mith is blocking nicely.
Miller prevents Mith from improving his position.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Mith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller wants to take a breather but Mith is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller working over Mith with some ground and pound. Mith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mith is trying to control but can't.
Mith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.#SUB#
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mith trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mith did well to prevent Miller getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Island Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Miller!

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